Scratch Coding Beginners Code-A-Thon Game Programming! (Flexible Schedule)
What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. -Weekly homework consists of: - Scratch project which will be a fully functional video game. - Lesson worksheet -Discussion post. -Optional collaborative meeting during week#5Assessment
-Students will receive weekly feedback (constructive and written) about their project and lesson worksheet. -Students will get a pass/fail grade at the end of the five weeks. -Students who complete complete all the work successfully will receive a personalized completion certificate.Grading
Certified grades can be provided upon request.Class Experience
Beginner Level
🤖 Welcome to the Scratch Beginner Class! Where your child can code their own AI Chat Bot 🤖 ======================================================= According to research, coding can help improve your child's understanding of logic and mathematics. In this class, we will code a new game each week. Your child will learn to design games, write code, and debug errors. Students will transform from beginners to expert coders in this five week flex class! 🌟 There are NO live meetings in this class! Your student can message the teacher with questions at any time ✅ 💻 At the start of each week, students will access: -A video lesson where the student will learn how to create a video game using step by step instructions while also learning basic programming concepts as they are applied to the project in motion. -This class is project based with a big emphasis in learning programming concepts. -A weekly quiz covering the coding concepts used in the video game of the week. -Students will publish their completed game for evaluation by the teacher. -All projects, worksheets, and discussion posts for the prior week will be due by Sunday at 8:00pm EST -Students will receive weekly feedback from the teacher. -Students may ask questions and interact with each other and the teacher, via the comment feature in the Outschool classroom. The teacher is available at all times, and may answer within 24 hours. Lesson plan can be found under the syllabus section. For a LIVE version of this class, please see the following listing: https://outschool.com/classes/scratch-code-a-thon-boot-camp-level-1-video-games-7zFLEx1B?sectionUid=02dfe63a-0529-4a4b-9047-54e7936d64dc#usNjnhkm9I Student and teacher interaction: Students message teacher through the learner messaging system in Outschool or by posting a comment under the week’s material. Students may also post the links to their Scratch projects in our virtual classroom for feedback from teachers and classmates. 📖 After completing this course weeks, our students: ✅ Understand the use of loops. ✅ Use if and sensing blocks to reach a goal. ✅ Create pictures in Scratch. ✅ Debug a coding sequence that has missing or wrong blocks in the sequence, at the beginner level. ✅ Use creativity to create backgrounds and sprites.
Learning Goals
At the end of this five week course, students will be able to:
-Log into the Scratch platform and create a user ID and password to save their game.
-Know what is Scratch and how to code using blocks.
-Know how to use backgrounds, costumes, and sprites.
-Know how and when to use if/then conditional blocks, loops, and variables.
-Know how to use the sensing, sounds, and operator blocks.
-Create their own video game on Scratch.
-Cooperate with other students to provide constructive feedback.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Welcome to Your First Coding Lesson.
This week, you will be making a fully working drawing game to help you get to now the Scratch platform and how to use blocks.
Lesson 2:
Coding with Conditionals
This week, you will be making a falling object game that uses conditionals.
Lesson 3:
Adding Score and a Timer
This week, you will be making a fish clicker game as you learn how to add additional elements to your game.
Lesson 4:
Drawing a Sprite
This week, you will be learning how to design a sprite that you can customize and use for your games.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
✅ Learners will need to open at free account the Scratch coding platform before their first class by going to Scratch.mit.edu
✅ We strongly recommend that parents make sure that commenting in projects is turned off by going to each project and clicking the off button for comments found to the bottom right hand side of the project page.
Supply List
Students will need a laptop or desktop to complete the coding projects and another device to view the lesson videos.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governor's University
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Florida International University
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Broward College
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Louisiana State University
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Expires December 31st, 2024
☀️⛱️ Whether your child is a beginner, intermediate, or advanced coder, We have summer camps for them. We also have writing and reading workshops for K-6th grade! See you this summer!
Welcome to the Coding Doctors Learning Lab! Founded by Lauren Smith, M. Ed., a member of the Computer Science Teachers Association.
We are a fully online learning academy dedicated to the success of children of all ages, and all abilities, all around the world. We teach coding, reading, science, and more! With an incredible team that includes dedicated certified teachers and computer science experts, your learner could not be in better hands. We cannot wait to meet your student to help them embark in a new and exciting learning adventure!
--------------------About Lauren Smith-------------------------
Lauren Smith is a certified teacher in exceptional student education with a Masters in Instructional Design and specializations in reading, and English for speakers of other languages, as well as students with autism in grades K-12. She is also certified in education from birth through four years old and is a certified teacher of the gifted for grades K-12.
Having had the privilege of working with students across various age groups and cultural backgrounds, Lauren has taught coding, reading, and mathematics to elementary, middle, and high school children from around the world. Her enthusiasm for both general and special education settings is palpable, and she currently teaches 5th grade at a public school in Hollywood, FL in the United States of America.
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----------------------About David Rice-----------------------
Meet David Rice, a dynamic young coding teacher based in the sunny state of Florida in the United States of America. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and is currently pursuing his Master's degree. Passionate about sharing his knowledge, he has dedicated his career to educating the next generation of tech enthusiasts.
With a flair for simplifying complex concepts, David has found his niche teaching coding to middle and high school students. His innovative and engaging teaching methods not only make coding accessible but also foster creativity and critical thinking in his students. Beyond the classroom, David serves as a teacher assistant where he continues to inspire and support aspiring computer scientists. In the heart of the tech revolution, David is shaping the minds of tomorrow's innovators with enthusiasm and expertise.
----------------------About Mr. Davy Smith-----------------------
Davy Smith is a dad of three, one boy and two girls who all love to code. He lives in sunny ☀️ Miami, FL with his family. Davy holds a degree in Networks Systems Technologies. He codes on Scratch, HTML, and Python. He has also worked in the broadcasting industry in post production for over 20 years. Mr. Smith is excited to be a part of this amazing team of teachers whose goal is to create a learning environment where kids feel comfortable with making mistakes as they learn. Mr. Smith’s goal is to teach children coding in a fun and laid back environment.
-----------------About Señor Rodriguez------------------
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