Interactive Game Design With Scratch: A Hands-On Flex Class
Coach Sam
Rising Star
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(172)
A 4 week flex class creating an Interactive Game Design with Scratch: A Hands-On Flex class
Class experience
Scratch is a programming language and an online community developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It provides an easy-to-use and visual interface for programming, designed specifically for children aged 8-16, but can be used by people of all ages. With Scratch, users can create interactive stories, games, animations, and simulations by dragging and dropping blocks of code, rather than writing code from scratch. Scratch programming is a great way for beginners to...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1WEEK 1This week learners will learn how to register to get a free scratch account, start a new project, add an object, create a backdrop, and program by using code to get the object to move.Week 2Lesson 2WEEK 2This week learners will build on their previous work start adding a paddle and prepare for the next week of their work.Week 3Lesson 3WEEK 3This week learners will troubleshoot and fix any problems they have encountered while adding codes, and have the opportunity to learn deeper programming skills to enhance their project.Week 4Lesson 4WEEK 4This week learners will understand the importance of assessing their work through play testing which will allow for them to modify and correct mistakes, and also finish the steps to complete their initial project.Week 5Lesson 5WEEK 5These two weeks learners will work independently and use the skills they have used to complete their own unique pong game using the knowledge they have gained and the resources at hand to help them complete their project. They will then share their work in the Outschool class with other students to peer assess. Students are also free to share with the teacher only if they don't feel comfortable to share it publicly in class.Week 6Lesson 6WEEK 6These two weeks learners will work independently and use the skills they have used to complete their own unique pong game using the knowledge they have gained and the resources at hand to help them complete their project. They will then share their work in the Outschool class with other students to peer assess. Students are also free to share with the teacher only if they don't feel comfortable to share it publicly in class.
Learners will gain knowledge of basic programming using scratch. In particular, we will focus on game strategies, creating and modifying basic programming issues and learning how to publish and share finished games.
A psychologist with specialized knowledge in human behaviour and mental health A qualified secondary teacher based in the UK, with expertise in teaching Design and Technology A martial artist with experience in various martial arts styles and techniques A nutritionist with a Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, capable of designing dietary plans for individuals and groups A personal trainer with experience in developing fitness plans for clients based on their individual needs
Homework Offered
Learners will be encouraged to share and discuss their progress in class with each other. Also a great opportunity for peer assessment. Creating games scratch programming allows learners experiment during class and outside class along their learning journey.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Formative assessment will take place through interacting with teacher through questions, and peer assessment from other students completing the same project.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Learners will need to download https://scratch.mit.edu/ in order to start their design project. A laptop and PC can only be used . A help video on how to install this would be provided. Also a learners account need to be created if not done so already. Valid email must be used and remember (but never share) the scratch password
Coach Sam
Rising Star
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(172)
Hi, my name is Sam and I am a dad of 2 and I am a UK based teacher, martial artist, nutritionist and personal trainer. I have a bachelors degree in Human Nutrition, a post graduate degree in teaching Design and Technology and a masters degree in...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $60 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 8-12
