Learn Coding With Fun - PART 1 to PART 4 -Algorithm, Debugging and Loops
#builder This is for students who want to learn 'how to code' with block-based format of puzzles-develop problem solving, critical thinking, programming, debugging and looping concepts.
J Mehta M.S. B.Ed.- Astronomy-Sc-Human Body-Coding
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursAssessment
Student moves to the next level only when the learner has understood and solved the previous level. The learner will be assessed as he/she progresses in the game.Class Experience
Please drop me a message if anytime during the weekdays/weekends work for your child. I will try my best to open a new section on your request.Thanks.:) This is for students who want to learn 'how to code' with block-based format of puzzles-to develop sequencing, problem solving, critical thinking, programming, debugging and looping concepts on a computer platform. This class does not require any previous coding experience. Students will use a computer online platform to work on. It is a fun platform to work on with graphics and animation. I will share a link to the site (url) in the Zoom Chat after the class begins. NO downloads is required. Vocabulary Algorithm - A list of steps to finish a task. Bug - Part of a program that does not work correctly. Debugging - Finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program. Sequencing - Putting commands in correct order so computers can read the commands. Program - An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine. Programming - The art of creating a program. Loop - The action of doing something over and over again. Repeat - Do something again Initial 2 minutes will be Introduction of the student as the student joins the class. Next 7 minutes the teacher will explain the concept to be discussed for the day. Next 35 minutes will be working on puzzles and the challenge for the concept discussed for the day.I will keep explaining and helping them with their understanding as they progress. The learner is welcome to share his/her screen whenever he/she needs help on any level. Once a student completes all the levels and shares his/her learning with the class, I will share the next link to work on. Last 1 minute will be reinforcing the vocabulary and reflection on their learning. CLASS 1- Using characters from the game, students will develop sequential algorithms to move a character from one side of a maze to the other character at the other side. To do this they will stack code blocks together in a linear sequence, making them move straight, turn left, or turn right. They will also find and bugs and keep on debugging their program and make it error free before they move on to the next level. CLASS 2:- Debugging is an essential element of learning to program. In this lesson, students will encounter puzzles that have been solved incorrectly. They will need to step through the existing code to identify errors. Debugging forces the students to recognize problems and overcome them while building critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will continue to build on their concepts on Algorithm, Sequencing and Debugging. CLASS 3:- Using loops (repeating action/actions) is an important skill in programming.Students will learn to add instructions to existing loops, gather repeated code into loops, and recognize patterns that need to be looped. CLASS 4:- Students will learn to add instructions to existing loops, gather repeated code into loops, and recognize patterns that need to be looped. They will work on Advanced challenges on Loops in this part of the course.
Learning Goals
CLASS 1:-
Students will develop programming and debugging skills on a computer platform. The block-based format of the puzzles will help students learn about sequence and debugging concepts and the need to be persistent.
CLASS 2:-
Debugging is an essential element of learning to program. In this lesson, students will encounter puzzles that have been solved incorrectly. They will need to step through the existing code to identify errors.
Debugging forces the students to recognize problems and overcome them while building critical thinking and problem solving skills.
CLASS 3:-
Using loops (repeating action/actions) is an important skill in programming.Students will learn to add instructions to existing loops, gather repeated code into loops, and recognize patterns that need to be looped.
CLASS 4:-
Students will learn to add instructions to existing loops, gather repeated code into loops, and recognize patterns that need to be looped. They will work on Advanced challenges on Loops in this part of the course.
Coding teaches kids that finding a solution to a problem often involves a logical sequence of steps or actions. It helps to develop problem solving skills such as perseverance, trial and error, understanding of cause and effect, analytical thinking and reasoning skills. It also challenges children to think creatively and to pursue innovative ideas and solutions.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If your child is 6 years old then please be present to support and help him/her during class. Students as young as this age need help with minimizing Zoom and opening a link in the browser(Google Chrome, Safari) and navigating between these two.
I will be sharing the link in the 'Zoom Chat', after the start of the class. If you are working on an updated Zoom, the link that I will share will appear as a hyperlink and will open in the browser by simply clicking on it. If you have not updated Zoom, then the link needs to be copied and pasted from Zoom Chat to a browser tab.
Since the links that I will share during class time in the Zoom Chat , need to open in your browser (like any other link opens in a browser) some children get confused with both the Zoom and the browser window open at the same time. Please help them learn to minimize their Zoom window once they start working in the browser window.
Also, please guide your child not to keep Zoom in 'Full screen mode' at any time during class.
Thanks for your cooperation. :)
Supply List
Student will need a laptop, desktop or a tablet. If you updated Zoom recently then you may not have to copy and paste the link, it will show as a hyperlink and will open up in the browser on clicking on the link. Please do not use an only one iPad or a tablet because it gets confusing for a student to keep both Zoom and the Browser tab to remain open during the class and feels lost in moving from one to another. I have some parents that use a chrome book and an iPad or two iPads. They use one to have the Zoom open and then they type in the url of the link in the other device. It is advisable to use a laptop because with one device the learner has the Zoom and the link on the same device and is able to share his/her screen if the learner needs help from the teacher on any level . Also, the student on completing the challenge activity is able to share his/her learning with the whole class. If you are using 2 separate devices then the learner is unable to use the 'Zoom Share Screen' feature to share his/her work with the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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917reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Science
I am an enthusiastic science, technology and STEM teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience teaching different age and grade levels. I love to always challenge myself by looking for solutions to problems and to write algorithms and code to solve a problem. This enhances my creativity and problem solving skills.Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 1537 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-8 learners per class
