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Learn to Program a Virtual Robot- 6 Different Coding Challenges-No Robot Needed!

This 4 weeks course takes student past basic block coding and into some cool coding concepts while learning about science, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The challenges that will have your coder asking for more.
Coding Doctors Learning Lab, Inc.
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0 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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1 year access
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👨‍🚀 Ready, Set, Robots! 
Are you ready for the challenge? Robots can be very expensive, but this class will teach your child how to program a virtual robot using a series of coding challenges that are interesting and exciting. 
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🤓 What will be taught?
Students will learn about artificial intelligence, robotics, and coding.
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🤖 How is your class structured?
At the start of each week, I will post the challenge for the week and a video that the students will watch in order to complete it. Students will submit a file containing their code directly to me under the week’s post. I will then give feedback to each student on a weekly basis by sending a direct message to each student. 
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🥰 What's your teaching style?
As a certified ESE teacher, I use many different techniques to help keep children enganged. Learners and parents can expect a very dynamic style class with lots of activities that will engage young minds. 
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How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)?
Students will interact in class by recording a video or audio message each week answering our discussion questions. This video will be posted in the classroom for other students to view and give feedback. 
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Any required experience or knowledge learners need?
Learners should have some basic knowledge in block coding. This class is the next step for students who have taken my Scratch basic or intermediate classes. 
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Weekly Lessons 💻
Week#1: 
Robot Vacuum- programming with random numbers
The Artistic Robot - Using pen commands
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Week#2: 
Disc Pickup-  using functions
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Week#3: 
The Maze - programming sensors
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Week#4: Final Challenge
Robot STEM Project- Technology meets Science
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💚 Special note regarding the robotics platform for Vex:
This free site does not require your learner to open an account or allow them communicate with any other coders. Although the site is appropiate for learners of all ages, parents are highly adviced to monitor online activity.

Learning Goals

At the end of the four week course, students will understand:
- What is artificial intelligence and the use of it in their daily lives.
- How can we help the environment with the use of robots.
- How robots can be used across different fields of work.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Lauren Smith
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governor's University
Lauren Smith
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Florida International University
David Rice
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Broward College
Lauren Smith
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Alejandrina Von der Heyde
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Louisiana State University
Erin Ashby
New Families 💵 Save $15 on your first class! Use coupon code: DOCTO1515

☀️⛱️ Whether your child is a beginner, intermediate, or advanced coder, We have summer camps for them. We also have writing and reading workshops for K-6th grade! See you this summer!

Welcome to the Coding Doctors Learning Lab! Founded by Lauren Smith, M. Ed., a member of the Computer Science Teachers Association. 

We are a fully online learning academy dedicated to the success of children of all ages, and all abilities, all around the world. We teach coding, reading, science, and more! With an incredible team that includes dedicated certified teachers and computer science experts, your learner could not be in better hands. We cannot wait to meet your student to help them embark in a new and exciting learning adventure!

--------------------About Lauren Smith-------------------------
Lauren Smith is a certified teacher in exceptional student education with a Masters in Instructional Design and specializations in reading, and English for speakers of other languages, as well as students with autism in grades K-12. She is also certified in education from birth through four years old and is a certified teacher of the gifted for grades K-12.  

Having had the privilege of working with students across various age groups and cultural backgrounds, Lauren has taught coding, reading, and mathematics to elementary, middle, and high school children from around the world. Her enthusiasm for both general and special education settings is palpable, and she currently teaches 5th grade at a public school in Hollywood, FL in the United States of America.

Beyond the classroom, Lauren is a mother of three, ages nine, twelve, and sixteen. Her personal experience as a parent, especially to a child with special needs, fuels her passion for inclusive education. Lauren's teaching philosophy centers around the belief in a growth mindset, asserting that, with the right tools, children can master any concept and achieve expertise from a young age.

In her coding classes, Lauren seamlessly integrates math and coding concepts, empowering students to create their own video games and animations through computer code while organically learning mathematical principles. Her joy lies in witnessing her students' faces light up as they discover the possibilities of their newfound knowledge.

As an avid reader herself, Lauren endeavors to instill a love for reading in her students and her own children. Her favorite children's books, ranging from "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio to the "Percy Jackson Series" by Rick Riordan, reflect her diverse literary tastes. Parents often seek her recommendations for captivating reads for children of all ages.

As a bilingual teacher fluent in Spanish, her native language, Lauren enjoys connecting with people from different corners of the globe and delights in practicing basic greetings in various languages. With a dream to travel the world with her family, Lauren Smith continues to inspire, nurture, and celebrate the joy of learning in every student she encounters.

----------------------About David Rice-----------------------
Meet David Rice, a dynamic young coding teacher based in the sunny state of Florida in the United States of America. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and  is currently pursuing his Master's degree. Passionate about sharing his knowledge, he has dedicated his career to educating the next generation of tech enthusiasts.

With a flair for simplifying complex concepts, David has found his niche teaching coding to middle and high school students. His innovative and engaging teaching methods not only make coding accessible but also foster creativity and critical thinking in his students. Beyond the classroom, David serves as a teacher assistant  where he continues to inspire and support aspiring computer scientists. In the heart of the tech revolution, David is shaping the minds of tomorrow's innovators with enthusiasm and expertise.

----------------------About Mr. Davy Smith-----------------------
Davy Smith is a dad of three, one boy and two girls who all love to code. He lives in sunny ☀️ Miami, FL with his family. Davy holds a degree in Networks Systems Technologies. He codes on Scratch, HTML, and Python. He has also worked in the broadcasting industry in post production for over 20 years. Mr. Smith is excited to be a part of this amazing team of teachers whose goal is to create a learning environment where kids feel comfortable with making mistakes as they learn. Mr. Smith’s goal is to teach children coding in a fun and laid back environment. 

-----------------About Señor Rodriguez------------------
Alberto Rodriguez, our teen Spanish teacher, is a native of Venezuela. He has been living in the United States for over 30 years and worked in the public school system for over 15 years. He aims to teach teens words and phrases in Spanish that they can use in their every day lives. He also knows the importance of learning grammar rules when learning a new language, so he teaches the correct way to write and read Spanish in his classes. Sr. Rodriguez is retired and now lives with his wife in the beautiful and sunny State of Florida.


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