Scratch Coding for Beginners - Weekend
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.
Ms. Sara (STEM Apprentice Academy)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(559)
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekProjects
1-2 throughout the classAssessment
In this class, assessments will primarily consist of personal assessments conducted by the teacher through observation of students during class sessions. These assessments serve to gauge each student's understanding, progress, and engagement with the material covered. Various types of assessments, such as coding exercises, project presentations, and participation in discussions, may be offered periodically to provide a comprehensive evaluation of students' learning. Assessments will typically be conducted in class to ensure real-time feedback and interaction. While participation in assessments is highly encouraged for all students to track their development and receive tailored support, they are not mandatory. However, engaging in assessments offers valuable insights and opportunities for growth, making them a beneficial aspect of the learning experience.Certificate of Completion
Those who complete a minimum of 4 lessons will receive a certificate of completion.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
Please note, this is the same class as "Scratch Coding & Computer Skills Technology Club - Beginner " but the class times are scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Join our awesome coding adventure club – where young coders level up weekly and can hop out anytime they want! It's the perfect pit stop for those shifting from Scratch Jr, craving a bit more coding thrill and computer skill. Our classes move at a comfortable pace for young readers, ensuring everyone keeps up. Plus, students get to share their awesome ideas and express themselves in the most comfortable way possible! Each week a new project or coding idea will be explored as a stand-alone lesson. The project ideas are student-driven. Students who are new to using a computer and reading may need parental assistance during class. 👀⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am always willing to stay an extra 10 minutes after class has ended to assist struggling students.
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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
Supply List
Students who are new to using a computer and reading may need parental assistance during class. ✅ A computer desktop or laptop is preferred over the use of an iPad for Scratch. ✅ An external mouse is REQUIRED. Please no touchpads. ✅ A physical keyboard is REQUIRED. iPad virtual keyboards will not work. ✅ 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 🟢 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.
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Joined April, 2020
5.0
559reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from University of California, Santa Barbara
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.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
1-8 learners per class
