Scratch Coding for Beginners-Let's Have Fun While We Learn to Code
In this one-time course, I'll help you get started in Scratch and we'll create your first program
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Dan Hartman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(566)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will be encouraged to enhance the game on their own as a post class assignment. I will give suggestions before they leave class.Class Experience
In this introduction class, students will learn the basics of Scratch coding and create a simple Pong game! This course is geared towards the beginner coder, and no experience with coding is necessary!. We will show how to use the different colored blocks to make your 'sprite' move across the screen. You will learn how to make the ball move randomly across the screen and contro; the paddles to hit the ball. You will learn how to create a variable to keep score. Prepare to have fun!! **Parents, please make sure your child has signed up on the Scratch website before our class. Also, your child should either have 2 screens available or know how to split the screen on one device. Please let me know if you need help. I want your child to be successful Please note - a computer with a keyboard is necessary for this lesson
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
- basics operations and features in Scratch
- how to thinking creatively
- think through your code to fix errors
- how to use the different Scratch blocks
Other Details
Parental Guidance
-Students should know how to have 2 windows open at a time, or have 2 screens available.
- One window is for Zoom, the other is where they will create their Scratch program
- A keyboard is necessary for this course
-Please create an account for Scratch prior to class
- www.scratch.mit.edu
-Please note, class length may vary based upon the number of learners and their knowledge of scratch
- Notice: Please be on time for class. It is not fair for learners that are on-time to have to stop and wait until a late arrival catches up. This can take a fair amount of time depending on the knowledge level of the learner. For this reason, I do not accept late arrivals. If you are late due to technical issues, email me and I will gladly transfer you to another class. I appreciate your understanding
Supply List
Learner should know how to login to Scratch (www.scratch.mit.edu) Learner should have 2 devices or know how to have 2 windows open at the same time - one for Zoom and one for Scratch Please note that class may conclude early or be extended depending on the class size and learner abilities. Also, technical issues with learners may extend the class. Thank you for understanding.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined August, 2020
4.9
566reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University
My name is Dan Hartman. I am graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a BS Cs degree. I have over 30 years expertise as a software developer and 8 years as an elementary and middle school teacher. I teach technology to students beginning in 1st grade through 8th grade. I also teach Scratch, Python, Javascript and more as electives to middle school. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 684 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-4 learners per class
