Python Programming Weeklong Camp
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Easy 10-20 minute long (optional) homework will be assigned everyday. Answers will be discussed during class if needed.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
This camp gives an introduction to Python with emphasis on practice and solving real programming problems. Python is a great programming language for teens and tweens to learn. In this class, we will start with language syntax, variables, reserved words, operations on various data types. We will then teach if conditions, for and while loops to do basic algorithms. We will work on real programming problems such as finding the maximum in an array, merging arrays, building nested loop structures, error checks, etc. Topics covered: 1: Python data types and operations: numbers and booleans 2: Python Strings and operations 3: Methods, arguments and return types 4: Loops: for loops 5: Arrays: traversing a single array 6: (Optional) Basic Algorithms on arrays (will be covered if class going at a good pace) In each class we will start with learning something new and then learners will be asked to do a small exercise to make the concept really sink in. Learners will use an online programming site called onecompiler.com to type and test their code. This helps us focus on the class material and not the IDE. If learners already have an IDE installed and can get help using it, they may use that instead too. IDE is totally optional. The class will only use onecompiler.com throughout. We will learn concepts using a mix of code as well as slides. Both will be available to learners during the class. If learners miss a class. they should watch the recording and do the examples taught before their next class. Prerequisites: * Learners must know how to type and how to copy-paste text. * They should also know how to share their screen.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use a third party website to write our code: onecompiler.com. It does not need any login and credentials.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will use a third party website to write our code: onecompiler.com. It does not need any login and credentials.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University
I'm a software engineer who has coded numerous applications and websites over the course of 20+ years. I've taught students web programming and other technical areas since many years.
I completed my masters from Carnegie Melon in 2006 and have worked in high tech companies as an engineer and as an engineering manager until 2021.
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Live Group Class
$200
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-8 learners per class