$30
for 3 classesComputer Science Principles
Completed by 5 learners
Ages 10-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 3 weeks
2-12 learners per class
45 min
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. There may be optional, short homework assignments.Class Experience
Go beyond the screen for an in-depth look at computing! Computer science encompasses much more than programming. In this class, students will get a taste of these topics such as human-computer interactions, algorithms, binary numbers, information theory, and graph theory. We will explore these topics through discussion, puzzles, in-class demonstrations, and online activities. Please note: This is not a coding class, nor do students need any coding experience for this class. Week 1: Learn about the Stroop effect and how bad computer interfaces can slow you down. Learn what an algorithm is and some of the different types there are. Week 2: Learn about binary numbers and converting regular base ten numbers to binary. Then apply that knowledge to a digital representation. Week 3: This week, we will cover some of the more abstract concepts of computer science with information theory.
Learning Goals
After completing this course, students will understand that
- People use computer programs to process information to gain insight and knowledge.
- Computing enhances communication, interaction, and cognition.
- Computing enables innovation in nearly every field.
- Digital data is represented by abstraction.
- Computers use an iterative and interactive way to process digital information.
- Combining data sources, clustering data, and data classification is part of the process of using computers to process information.
- Patterns can emerge when data is transformed using computational tools.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Strayer University
I am a home school mom of 3. I've been homeschooling since 2007, when my oldest started kindergarten. I've taught many classes to homeschooled kids through different co-ops and online.
I teach various classes in history, social studies, math, programming, and zen doodling. I have been Zentangling and drawing mandalas for about 10 years.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on Instructional Technologies. I was a software engineer before making the move to stay home and homeschool my kids.
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