Cloud Computing & Coding for Kids: Learn Real Tools to Build in the Cloud!

🧠 What Will Be Taught?

Students will be introduced to cloud computing using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and related developer tools. Key skills include:

Hosting websites and storing files in the cloud

Managing cloud servers and permissions

Using version control and collaborating on code

Building and launching simple web-based projects

🔍 Topics We Will Cover:

Introduction to Cloud Computing (real-life examples and concepts)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) overview

Amazon S3: storing and hosting static websites

EC2: launching and using virtual cloud computers

IAM: cloud security and permission management

Git: version control basics

GitHub: pushing code and collaborating online

VS Code: basic code editing and project setup

Introduction to CI/CD and simple cloud automation

📚 Class Structure:

The course is structured over several weeks, each focusing on a specific topic and project. A typical class will follow this format:

Short engaging lecture with slides and visual explanations

Live demo (screen sharing) where students see tools in action

Step-by-step guided activity to build a project

Interactive Q&A and discussion time

Mini-quiz or challenge at the end of each session to reinforce learning

🎓 Teaching Style:

My style is friendly, supportive, and hands-on. I explain complex topics using real-life analogies and break down technical steps into easy-to-follow actions. I keep the pace student-friendly and provide frequent check-ins to make sure everyone is on track. I encourage questions and create a fun, collaborative learning space.

🤝 Student Interaction:

Students will interact with me regularly throughout each class. Interaction includes:

Live questions and discussion during lessons

Group sharing of ideas or project results

Help troubleshooting or guiding students individually as needed

Occasional mini-games or challenges related to cloud tasks

Option to share their GitHub links or deployed sites with the group

💻 Prerequisite Reminder:

Students should have some basic coding experience in Python, Java, HTML, JavaScript, or Scratch before joining this class.