What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will consist of several projects and practice exercises each week; that should take about 1-2 hours to complete.Assessment
Students will be provided feedback on their programs. If you would like grades assigned, please send me a message letting me know.Grading
includedClass Experience
Learn how to program using the Python programming language! Python is a powerful, expressive programming language that's easy to learn and fun to use! Students will learn about programming logic, data structures, functions, and control structures while completing programming puzzles, creating simple games, having fun, and developing a great sense of accomplishment! This is a beginning programming class. Students do not need any previous programming experience but are expected to be proficient enough with a laptop to be able to create and save files to a folder and to be able to maneuver around a keyboard (they do not have to be able to touch-type). *** IMPORTANT NOTES*** - Students must use a laptop or desktop. No Chromebooks, tablets, or mobile devices. - Students must be comfortable with a keyboard and know how to copy, cut, and paste. - Homework and additional practice exercises will be provided each week. - Notes from each class will also be provided as a resource for students to refer to while doing their homework. - Students will download Python 3.11.1 to their computers, laptops, and desktops only (no Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, etc.). - Students with Macs are welcome but be warned that I am not familiar with Macs/Apple, so students (or their parents) will need to be able to install Python and create a folder for this class. Week 1 -Why learn Python? -Running commands in the shell -Variables -Comments Week 2 -Input -Strings -Error messages -Lists Week 3 -Dictionaries -Drawing with the Turtle library Week 4 -Conditionals -if/else statements Week 5 -for Loops -while loops Week 6 - Animation - Functions Week 7 -Drawing with turtle using functions Week 8 - Create a Pong game Besides practice exercises, we will complete the following projects: -Madlibs -Rock Paper Scissors -Guessing game -Choose Your Own Adventure -Turtle racing game *** IMPORTANT NOTES*** - Students must use a laptop or desktop. No Chromebooks, tablets, or mobile devices. - Students must be comfortable with a keyboard and know how to copy, cut, and paste. - Homework and additional practice exercises will be provided each week. - Notes from each class will also be provided as a resource for students to refer to while doing their homework. - Students will download Python 3.11.1 to their computers, laptops, and desktops only (no Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, etc.). - Students with Macs are welcome but be warned that I am not familiar with Macs/Apple, so students (or their parents) will need to be able to install Python and create a folder for this class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need to download Python 3.11.1 to their desktop or laptop (https://www.python.org/downloads).
*** IMPORTANT NOTES***
- Students must use a laptop or desktop. No Chromebooks, tablets, or mobile devices.
- Students must be comfortable with a keyboard and know how to copy, cut, and paste.
- Homework and additional practice exercises will be provided each week.
- Notes from each class will also be provided as a resource for students to refer to while doing their homework.
- Students will download Python 3.11.1 to their computers, laptops, and desktops only (no Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, etc.).
- Students with Macs are welcome but be warned that I am not familiar with Macs/Apple, so students (or their parents) will need to be able to install Python and create a folder for this class.
Supply List
Laptop or computer (no tablets, Chromebooks, or other mobile devices).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://www.python.org/downloads/
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Strayer University
My bachelor's degree is in Computer Science and I am a former software tester and engineer turned educator. I have used the following languages: C++, Perl, ksh, Ruby, Python, Visual Basic, Java, and C#, but Python is my favorite to teach. I have taught programming for high school students for 8 years.
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Live Group Class
$160
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-8 learners per class