My style of teaching is very patient, interactive, and engaging. Each student will be able to share and express themselves as they feel comfortable. Each lesson will leave them excited to create projects using the coding knowledge they acquired in class. This is a semester-long course lasting 12 weeks. If you are a homeschooler needing the objectives and standards met in each lesson, it can be provided upon request. We will advance each week based on students' progress. All class recordings will be automatically shared post-class once a student is verified unless there was a safety concern. If a student misses a class, they are encouraged to watch the recording. Please note that refunds are not provided for missed classes. ****This class is Semester 2 of a 4-semester course and is designed for INTERMEDIATE to BEGINNER level Scratch coders. Semester 1: https://outschool.com/classes/scratch-coding-semester-1-beginner-level-axS0toBY#usPFVfH0j3 Semester 2a: https://outschool.com/classes/scratch-coding-semester-2a-beginner-level-focused-on-game-design-Fpy2ibbp Semester 2b (suggested when students may need more foundational skills before moving on to semester 3): https://outschool.com/classes/scratch-coding-semester-2b-test-your-computational-thinking-skills-0zkyh6bA Semester 3: https://outschool.com/classes/scratch-coding-semester-3-intermediate-level-focused-on-game-design-gKZgxh4C ______________________________________________________________________ Students should be able to read and navigate a browser and zoom efficiently. 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. ☑️Two devices or two monitor displays would be ideal. One to watch instructions on zoom and one to use for coding. ☑️An external mouse is REQUIRED. Please no touchpads. ☑️A physical keyboard is REQUIRED. iPad virtual keyboards will not work. ☑️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.
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.
This context-setting lesson introduces loops.
In this skill-building lesson, students will create intricate designs. The lesson ends with an opportunity for students to create their own designs.
This mini-project lesson takes students through a series of exercises to create snowflake
This context-setting lesson will help students understand why combining chunks of code into functions can be a helpful practice.
✅Two Devices: ☑️One device for Zoom (laptop, desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet) ☑️A second device for coding ✅Scratch 3 Installation (or web browser account): ☑️For Computer Users: Ensure Scratch 3 is installed on your device. Download it at https://scratch.mit.edu/download. ☑️ For Tablet/iPad Users: Be familiar with accessing https://scratch.mit.edu/ and logging in with a unique username and password. Remind students to keep their login information confidential. ✅External Keyboard and Mouse: ☑️Both are required for full functionality.
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.
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