STEM & Robotics Programming
In this 15-hour course, students learn the basics of coding and robotics, an exciting interdisciplinary STEM field.
Computer Adventures
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(65)
What's included
5 live meetings
15 in-class hoursClass Experience
This course introduces basics coding and robotics, through an exciting journey and adventures in virtual worlds. Students learn how to apply creativity, problem-solving, computational skills to program a virtual robot in exciting virtual locations. The course provides an online simulation software, a visual code editor and embedded content. ** Daily Schedule: After the first 90 minutes of class, there will be a 15-minute break, followed by another 75 minutes of class. DAY 1 • Learn basic navigation through "Adventure Peak". Apply basic arithmetic ie addition, subtraction, division to program the robot basic movements. • Analyze and plan a route for the robot with pseudo-code to journey through "Frozen Island". DAY2 • Practice problem solving and learn coding concepts such as Delay/Wait For and Repeat Loop, to find the way out of "Lost City". • Use angles, parallel lines, and repeat loops to travel in the "Crystal Crater" world. DAY3 • Learn about radius, diameter, circumference, review pseudo-code, repeat loops to go through "Candy Land". • Learn to refine planning and pseudo-code writing . Practice driving forward and backward, angles, screw and smooth turns. DAY4 • In the "Sketch It! Missions, he robot is equipped with a set of trail drawers (painters) that allow it to leave a colored trail as it moves through the environment. • Apply creativity, problem-solving and computational skills while using all the topics learned to design their own picture drawn the robots. DAY5 • Refine planning and pseudo-code writing to plan the optimal route to complete missions. • Use Explore Mode feature to measure distance, angles and radii as the students navigate the "Milky Way". ** For a list of all the classes that we offer, please access this shortened url: shorturl.at/fkoDH
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
- Robotics
- Coding concepts
- Math concepts
- Problem Solving
- Computational Thinking
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
4.7
65reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Computer Adventures is dedicated to providing technology education to children from Pre-K to Grade 12 in a safe, fun and confidence-building environment. In addition to teaching technical skills, we also teach analytical thinking and problem solving, and encourage collaboration and creativity.
We offer technology courses in the following topics.
1-Programming/coding sch as , HTML/CSS, Javascript, Scratch, AppInventor, Scratch, ScratchJr, Hopscotch, Tynker, Blockly
2-Robotics such as virtual simulations, Lego Mindstorms, Lego WeDo, FLL Coaching
3-Animation such as Brickfilms, Stopmotion, Studio Cartoon/2D Animation, 3D Animation.
4-Game DevelopmentStudio, development such as Kodu Game Lab, GameMaker, Minecraft, Roblox.
5-Leading-edge technology topics such as artificial intelligence/machine learning, augmented reality, 3D modeling/printing.
6-Creative Computing and Minecraft:Edu collection of projects based on core academic subjects such as Math, Science, Social Science and Art.
Since 2009, Computer Adventures has been partnering with parents, schools, school districts, recreation centers, libraries, home-schoolers, various organizations and businesses to provide enrichment classes, camps, events and parties, coaching, consulting and teacher training.
We offer on-line and in-person, public as well as private group classes. For our private group classes, we will accommodate your course choice, schedule, virtual or physical venue, and provide instructors and equipment (if needed).
Reviews
Live Group Class
$300
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
180 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-12 learners per class
