In this introduction class, students will learn the basics of Scratch coding and create a simple Pong game! This course is geared towards the beginner coder, and no experience with coding is necessary!. We will show how to use the different colored blocks to make your 'sprite' move across the screen. You will learn how to make the ball move randomly across the screen and contro; the paddles to hit the ball. You will learn how to create a variable to keep score. Prepare to have fun!! **Parents, please make sure your child has signed up on the Scratch website before our class. Also, your child should either have 2 screens available or know how to split the screen on one device. Please let me know if you need help. I want your child to be successful Please note - a computer with a keyboard is necessary for this lesson
Students will learn:
- basics operations and features in Scratch
- how to thinking creatively
- think through your code to fix errors
- how to use the different Scratch blocksLearner should know how to login to Scratch (www.scratch.mit.edu) Learner should have 2 devices or know how to have 2 windows open at the same time - one for Zoom and one for Scratch Please note that class may conclude early or be extended depending on the class size and learner abilities. Also, technical issues with learners may extend the class. Thank you for understanding.
My name is Dan Hartman. I am graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a BS Cs degree. I have over 30 years expertise as a software developer and 8 years as an elementary and middle school teacher. I teach technology to students beginning in 1st grade through 8th grade. I also teach Scratch, Python, Javascript and more as electives to middle school. 8 total ratings, 5 with reviews






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