Python Programming Level 1 - Ongoing for Beginners
In this ongoing course, students will learn how to code with Python by starting with the basics
Cynthia Burleigh, Certified Teacher
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(468)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Beginner Level
There are hundreds of coding languages you can learn, from drag and drop languages like Scratch to web programming like JavaScript. This course is to learn Python, one of the world's widely used coding languages. Python is easy to pick up as a beginner if you have coded before. Python is a text based programming language that uses words, abbreviations, numbers, and symbols. It is beneficial to have coding experience and feel comfortable typing. There is a lot of typing in Python. Teacher will model and guide students through each project. It is beneficial for students to view teacher's screen as they code. Students will need a PC or Laptop for class and they should feel comfortable opening and saving files. Students should also be able to share screen for help. We will Code with Mu: a simple Python editor for beginner programmers. Please download before class. *Students who want to continue learning can move to Level 2* Schedule: Week of 5/13/24 - Introduction to Python - open and save projects, discuss IDLE and Shell windows, and code a simple project. Week of 5/20/24 - Variables and Lists - used for storing all information to use later/Project - Mab Libs Week of 6/3/24 - Making Decisions/Loopy Loops - coding the computer to make decisions for us/Project - Rock, paper, scissors Week of 6/17/24 - Project - Animal Quiz Week of 6/24/24 - Introduce Functions - shortcuts that make writing code easier/Project - Password Generator Week of 7/1/24 - Fixing Bugs - Fixing Bugs - understand how to correct errors/Project - Nine Lives Week of 7/8/24 - Introduce Models - how to use built-in codes/Project - Robot Builder Week of 7/22/24- Using Models Turtle /Project - Kaleido Spiral Week of 7/29/24 - Review functions and loops/Project - Starry Night Week of 8/5/24 - Project - Mutant Rainbow
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need a PC, Laptop, or Chromebook for class and should feel comfortable typing and understand how to save and open files. We will use Python 3.11 during class. This program is free and can be downloaded by using the python website. Students will have to download python before class. No personal information is needed for this class or program.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2020
4.9
468reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
***I will be taking some personal time off starting August 2024***
Hello! My name is Cynthia Burleigh. I live in Texas. I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor in Science in Information Systems. I started my career in a banking institute, but quickly realized I wanted to become a teacher. I have been working in education for 15 years, 3 years teaching with Outschool. I am Bilingual Certified - speak English and Spanish and teach Bilingual and ESL students. My teaching experience includes: Robotics, Codings, Spanish, Pre K - 3rd grade Bilingual instruction, Bilingual Reading Specialist, and STEM teacher.
I love to teach Reading, Math, Spanish, Technology and STEM (including robotics). I love spending time with family, teaching, and running. A little fun fact about me...I run marathons for fun! I can't wait to see you in class.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 47 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
