Coding & Tech
Scratch Coding & Computer Skills Technology Club for Novices
A project-based coding weekly club for young beginners who are excited to start coding with Scratch. Students will also learn basic technology skills like using a mouse, copy & paste, drag & drop, typing, and more. #builder
Sara Moore (she/her)
510 total reviews for this teacher
4 reviews for this class
Completed by 25 learners
7-9
year olds
1-6
learners per class
$20
Charged weekly
Meets 1x per week
Runs week after week
45 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Summer Smash Challenge #builder A coding club billed weekly/withdraw anytime, for young coders who may be transitioning out of Scratch Jr and want a little more challenge in coding and computer skill. This class will move at a slower pace for young readers. Students will be able to share and express themselves as they feel comfortable. ************************************* To avoid any technical issues during club time, I suggest taking the Intro class prior to joining:...
Develop programs with sequences and simple loops, to express ideas or address a problem. Develop plans that describe a program’s sequence of events, goals, and expected outcomes. Identify and fix errors using a systematic process. Using correct terminology, describe steps taken, and choices made during the iterative process of program development. Create several computational artifacts for practical intent, personal expression, or to address a societal issue.
Great teachers form strong relationships with their students by engaging them in the subjects they are passionate about. I have always been a logical thinker who enjoys science, math, technology, and engineering both for work and play. I worked as an engineer for companies like Frito-Lay, Anheuser-Busch, Amgen as a consultant for many years improving their systems with automation and equipment. Once I became a parent, I began teaching extra-curricular classes as a way to have more time at home, but stay involved in subjects that bring me joy. Realizing that by being warm, professional, and enthusiastic, I am able to engage students. My creative lessons and strong classroom presence help build student confidence while increasing interest in subjects that may otherwise seem intimidating.
Learners can continue to practice outside of the class. Homework is optional. Any unfinished classwork may be completed for homework. Children will be encouraged to explore coding on their own. Some weeks will have handouts, worksheets, and homework. This is not required but offered if you want to add more information on the topic of the week. I will occasionally assign some videos to watch to further their understanding of the topic. Videos will not be watched during class time.
An external mouse is REQUIRED. Please no touchpads. A physical keyboard is REQUIRED. iPad virtual keyboards will not work. A computer desktop or laptop is preferred over the use of an iPad for Scratch. Two devices or two monitor displays would be ideal. One to watch instructions on zoom and one to use for coding. Scratch 3.0 works offline and can be downloaded from https://scratch.mit.edu/download If you can not get Scratch 3.0, the online version can be used by creating an account here: https://scratch.mit.edu/join Please create a username that does NOT reveal the identity of your student.
45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Remember to keep your private information private - for example, no last names, home cities, or gaming handles shared within the classroom. Please review with your student before class. For students using Scratch at https://scratch.mit.edu/ a user account should be created by parents in order to save students' progress. In creating an account, certain personally identifying information, generally consisting of the student’s or parents' name and e-mail address, must be provided to Scratch's website operator in order to create an account. Projects are UNSHARED by default and user information is not shared within the Outschool classroom. Scratch does not make private account information available to anyone. For more information, please see Scratch's Privacy Policy located here: https://scratch.mit.edu/privacy_policy An alternative to creating an account is to download the Scratch 3 app found here: https://scratch.mit.edu/download This will save all work locally to your computer and your student will not be able to share with the online community until you decide to create an online account. For added engagement, we will be using activities in Nearpod. You can read the privacy policy here: https://nearpod.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049188592-Nearpod-Privacy-Policy
Scratch 3.0 works offline and can be downloaded from https://scratch.mit.edu/download Some devices may require the online version found by creating an account here: https://scratch.mit.edu/join Please create a username that does NOT reveal the identity of your student.
Teacher
Sara Moore (she/her)Scratch + Scratch Junior + Coding + Technology + Engineering
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United States510 total reviews
418 completed classes
About Me
Hello! My name is Sara Moore. I am an engineer by education, an entrepreneur in practice, and a community builder at heart. My passions are conservation, family, STEM, and binge-watching TV! I have started many different businesses, some even in...
