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Scratch Coding for Beginners-Make a Video Game-Dinosaur Dash

In this one time course, Scratchers will create a game in which obstacles scroll across the bottom of the screen. Learners will learn how to control the sprite to jump the moving obstacles. #builder

Dan Hartman

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(569)

What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Class Experience
Students should have a basic understanding of Scratch.

-Students will learn how to make a sprite move across the screen
-Students will learn how to make a sprite 'jump'
-Students will learn how to make the obstacles appear at random intervals
-Game continues until an obstacle is missed
-Students should know how to have 2 windows open at a time, or have 2 screens available.
    - One window is for Zoom, the other is where they will create their Scratch program
    - A keyboard is necessary for this game.

Other Details

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Scratch

Dan Hartman

Joined August, 2020

4.9

569reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University

Hi, my name is Dan Hartman. I have many years of experience as an elementary and middle school technology teacher (Pk-8). I have a bachelor's degree from Penn State in Computer Science and over 25years of working in the computer science world. For years I have been bringing the joy of coding into PK-8 classrooms, with my passion for teaching technology and a skill for turning learning into an adventure, I inspire young minds to explore the digital world with creativity and curiosity.

I always try to make my teaching fun; students will see me wearing different hats and wigs to liven things up. I was a kid once, too and I can relate that it can be intimidating trying to warm up to a new teacher. In my classes, we will joke a bit and have a good time. But guess what, you will learn how to code. 

Last but not least, I realize that not all students pick up everything as quickly, so I try not to leave anyone hanging. I will often extend class sessions for one or a couple students. We can even zoom in at another time. My approach is that no student should leave without understanding the material.

I look forward to seeing you in my class!

Reviews

Live One-Time Class

$13

per class

Meets once

30 min

Completed by 84 learners

Live video meetings

Ages: 7-12

2-5 learners per class

Financial Assistance

Education Savings Account (ESAs)

Outschool International

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