Let's Start From Scratch: Color and Code Workshop
Scratch is a great program for new and young coders. In this introductory class learners will create and code an interactive point-and-click game or story! No previous coding experience is necessary.
Artech Camps Canada
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(59)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
START YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH CREATIVE CODING In this workshop, Learners will begin their journey through Creative Coding! We will use a program called Scratch which is available on the Scratch MIT website. COLOR AND CODE The focus in this workshop will be Color and Code. Children will create brightly colored characters, then with a click of the mouse the color will change How will make this happen? With code! WHAT IS SCRATCH? Scratch is a block-based visual programming language especially developed for new and young Coders. Using Scratch will equip your child with digital literacy skills: such as Coding, Problem Solving and Collaboration. SCRATCH IS A LOT OF FUN! It is very user friendly and allows kids to grasp coding concepts in a fresh and straightforward way. As children create and experiment with Scratch, they learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically. New and young learners can quickly become independent creators! LET'S START FROM SCRATCH WORKSHOP OUTCOMES (1) Boost your child’s: Self-Esteem, Independence and Creativity. (2) Acquire skills and technical proficiency with Scratch coding blocks (3) Cultivate interest and abilities in coding and logical thinking (4) Learn how to publish and share their project on the Scratch MIT website
Learning Goals
This program will equip your child with some of the essential skills for digital literacy: Coding and Creative Problem Solving.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
(1) Prior to the workshop, please ensure you have created a user account for your Learner on the Scratch website at https://scratch.mit.edu/ Need some assistance - please message us ahead of time!
(2) Parents can refer to Scratch's Parent page to find out more about Scratch at https://scratch.mit.edu/parents/
We will be guiding the students to create projects and games in Scratch.
Supply List
Scratch will run in most current web browsers on computer desktops, laptops and tablets. We use the Chrome browser in the classes. No cell phones please! It is always a good idea to have some paper and pencils or markers on hand!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2021
4.8
59reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Artech has been teaching kids to code and get creative with technology for more than 15 years. Our instructors craft highly dynamic and creative programs and classes. We incorporate the creative arts to engage and encourage creative problem solving.
We provide a creative, inclusive and socially stimulating learning environment that will boost your child’s: Self-Esteem, Independence and Creativity. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
75 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
4-8 learners per class
