CocoCoders Electronic Music with JAVASCRIPT
During this theme, students will learn about electronic musical instruments and build their own digital instrument with code. Key concepts studied will include sequencing, lists, and operators, among others.
Coco Coders
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
During this theme, students will learn about electronic musical instruments and build their own digital instrument with code. Key concepts studied will include sequencing, lists, and operators, among others. The teacher will work with students to create a project they can be proud of while answering questions and providing support along the way. > Note for Parents: Your student will need: - a free p5js.org account - Access to a laptop or desktop computer - An internet connection of 3mbs+ - A working speaker Note: Please make sure an adult is on hand for the first five minutes of class to help set-up and tackle troubleshooting. iPads and tablets are not compatible and will not work for this class. On many occasions the students will be coding the arrow keys on a keyboard.
Learning Goals
Lists - Setting up the sounds array to contain multiple arrays. Accessing a specific item in the sounds array using two indices.Loops - Using nested loops to make a grid of squares.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Lists, Loops, and Coordinates
Setting up the sounds array to contain multiple arrays. Using nested loops to make a grid of squares. Setting the coordinates of each square based on the counters of the nested for loops. 29 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Sequencing, Operators, and Lists
Discussing sequencing and reviewing how loops and conditional statements alter a sequence. Using comparison and logical operators to code logic of clicking on individual squares. Accessing a specific item in the sounds array using two indices. 22 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Sequencing, Conditions, and Functions
Discussing the sequence of the core p5.js functions. Coding what happens when different menu items are selected. Creating the stopSounds function and calling it when a button is pressed. 27 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Challenges
Kilo Challenge
Variables: Using the loop counter to modify the color.
Mega Challenge
Operators: Using comparison and logical operators to create the condition checking for where on the canvas the mouse was clicked.
Functions: Calling the stopSounds function that was created in a previous lesson.
Giga Challenge
Lists: Adding a fifth array to the sounds array.
Loops: Editing the various for loops in the project so that there will be 5 rows of squares rather than 4. 24 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
> Note for Parents:
Your student will need:
- a free p5js.org account
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctor of Medicine in Health Professions and Related Programs from University of Karachi
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Western Oregon University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Toronto
Bachelor's Degree in Education from ICCT Colleges
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Computer Science from University of the People
Coco coders is extremely proud to be a standout organization on Outschool, recognized in 2023 with the Best in Class award for its engaging, high-quality coding classes that cater to young learners worldwide. In addition to its recognition as a top organization on the platform, Coco Coders received awards for its vast reach, including teaching children from numerous countries and for maintaining high engagement through positive feedback and high enrollment across ongoing and semester classes
At Coco Coders we teach children between the age of 6-14 how to code at our Live Online Clubs and Camps through exciting themed content such as architecture, fashion and conservation to name a few. Depending on age, we teach using a variety of programs and languages including Scratch, JavaScript and CoSpaces.
Coco Coders has been teaching children how to code since 2016 at in-person and live online clubs and camps. We have amazing teachers on-board who are super passionate in helping your child get future ready!
We don't believe in creating a world of little computing scientists but we created a curriculum that allows our students to gain an understanding of computational thinking concepts for whatever career they choose to go into in the future!
Fun fact? Our Founder, Elizabeth Tweedale, was recognized in the UK Technology Fast 50: Women in Leadership Awards!Reviews
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Ages: 9-17
