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Computer Science Principles Camp

Completed by 28 learners
Ages 10-13
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In this 3 day course, students will learn about computer science topics that all programmers should know, such as algorithms, binary numbers, information theory, and graph theory.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(79 reviews)
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Live video meetings
3x per week, 1 week
3-8 learners per class
45 min

What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hours

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.

Day 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.

Day 2:
Learn about binary numbers and converting regular base 10 numbers to binary. Then apply that knowledge to a digital representation. 

Day 3:
This week, we will cover some of the more abstract concepts of computer science with information and graph 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.

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined November, 2022
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79reviews
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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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