What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be given small assignments within the class which are usually finished during the class. The most effective way for the majority of students to learn how to program is by practicing. Most of class time is spent by students typing their own code, with the teacher checking work and troubleshooting errors with students. On larger projects students may need to spend time on their own completing the program.Class Experience
Java Programming for Middle & High School Aged Students is a course modified from my high school course to allow younger students to learn java programming as well. In addition to video chat and screen sharing, we will be using repl.it as a coding platform. I use repl.it in my physical classrooms as well. It provides a 100% online code editor with real-time feedback. Students can immediately run their code to see what the program looks like. repl.it also provides the teacher the ability to assign classwork and share code with others in real time. Each student will be required to create a free account on repl.it and join my classroom for access to class material. I will walk students through this process during the first session. This is the second unit in a seven unit course. Students do not need to continue on in the course unless they wish to learn more about java programming. Unit 2 covers the following topics: strings string class commands if statements if-else statements logic operators AND, OR, and NOT A typical session involves several mini-lessons. I will share my screen in order to show students a new topic. Afterwards students will attempt to use the newly learned topic on their own repl.it screen with guidance from me when needed. Once all students have mastered a topic the class will move on to the next mini-lesson. If all students master every topic for the session we will move on to topics from the next session. If we reach the final session with extra time I will introduce some extended topics or topics the students request. Other units in this series cover the following: Unit 1: replit intro, print, asci art, variables, input, casting, math library, random number generator Unit 2 – strings, string class commands, conditional statements, logic operators Unit 3 – while loops, for loops, common algorithms for traversing a string, reversing a string, splitting a number, minimum, maximum Unit 4 – creating and calling methods, void methods, parameters, return methods, classes, constructors, accessors, mutators, toStrings Unit 5 – intro to arrays, initializing arrays, processing arrays, for each loop Unit 6 – arrayLists, arrayList methods, linear search algorithm, sorting algorithms, 2D arrays, processing 2D arrays Unit 7 – inheritance, recursion, java swing gui
Learning Goals
Students will learn the basics of java in order to create programs that use strings, conditional statements, and, logic operators(and, or, not).
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students are expected to use repl.it and join my classroom in order to take this course. Repl.it is student friendly. I use this resource in my physical classrooms as well. This does mean your student has access to code written by others, and any posts made by those users. You may read more at repl.it if you need more information. I will walk students through this process during the first session.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
Maryland Teaching Certificate
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
I have been teaching math, special education, and computer science for 14 years. I hold teaching certifications in all three areas in both Pennsylvania and Maryland. I teach java programming as an AP level high school course in my physical classroom.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 56 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-12 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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