Python Programming Level 2 - Ongoing for Beginners
In this ongoing course, students will continue to enhance their skills with Python to building apps, games, and graphics.
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 - Intermediate 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. **This class is for students with Python coding experience. It is a continuation to my Level 1 class. ** Python is a text based programming language that uses words, abbreviations, numbers, and symbols. Students should feel comfortable typing since there will be a lot of typing in class. Tentative Schedule: Apps using Tkinter: Week 1- Datetime, Text files, and Functions - Countdown Calendar Week 2 - Text File, and Messagebox - Ask the expert Week 3 - Functions and Loops - Secret Messages Week 4 - Buttons and Sliders - Digital Whiteboard Week 5 - Buttons and Entry Boxes - Rock, Paper, Scissors Week 6- Using HIDDEN AND NORMAL to animate- Screen Pet Games using Tkinter: Week of 7 - Caterpillar - create a digital version of hungry caterpillar Week of 8 - Snap - game of digital snap Week of 9 -Matchmaker - test your memory and match images Week of 10 - Egg Catcher - use your reflexes and catch the eggs Teacher will model and guide students through each project. It is beneficial for students to view teacher's screen as we code. It also helps to know how to share their screen in case they need help. Students will need a PC, Laptop, or Chromebook for class and should feel comfortable typing, copying, pasting and understand how to save and open files. We will Code with Mu: a simple Python editor for beginner programmers. Please download before class.
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.
Pre-Requisites
Programming with Python Level 1
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 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
