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Summer Camp: Python Coding 4 Kids (Intro)

Discover the fundamentals of programming with our Python Programming for Beginners course, covering variables, data types, functions, and control structures. Gain a solid foundation in Python and start your programming journey today.
Dr. Elliott Heflin, Jr.
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What's included

10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hours
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Student will be encouraged the review the coding methods that they have learned.

Class Experience

🌟MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR🌟
Dr. Elliott Heflin, Jr. holds a Doctoral Degree and Teacher Certification in Engineering/Technology. I have been teaching coding since the year of 2017 ( In-Person and Online.

CREDENTIALS:
⭐️ Georgia certified Engineering/Technology Teacher
⭐️EdD. in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology
⭐️STEM summer camp owner
⭐️Two plus years brick and mortar Teacher (private)
⭐️Four year OutSchool Teacher

🎓TEACHING STYLE🎓 
Dr. Elliott uses the hands on approach to learning, each student will construct program and run to see if it execute properly. 💻

Did you know that  Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations are projected to grow over two times faster than the total for all occupations in the next decade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2019–29 employment projections show that occupations in the STEM field are expected to grow 8.0 percent by 2029, compared with 3.7 percent for all occupations.

Weeks 1-3
Installing Python on Windows 7 and Higher or Mac
Saving your Python programs
Calculating with Python
Strings
Lists

Weeks 4&5
Tuples
Using Python's turtle module
Asking a question with if and else statement

Weeks 6,7&8
Programming Puzzles
Loops
Recycling your code with functions and modules
How to use classes and objects

Weeks 9&10
Python's built-in functions
Useful Python Modules


Students will be able to interact with me 100% of the class, we will have some group projects. 

*Note* As a learner, it is imperative that we maintain an environment that is conducive to learning. Please rise your hand to be acknowledged, no blurting out! Join me today and let's have fun coding!

Learning Goals

Our goal is to master Python's core syntax and data structures, such as lists, dictionaries, and sets. Get comfortable with object-oriented programming.
learning goal

Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 2 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Installing Python on Windows 7 and Higher or Mac
 Installing Python on Windows 7 and Higher or Mac 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Saving your Python programs
 Saving your Python programs 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Calculating with Python
 Calculating with Python 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Strings
 Strings 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Student will need a computer and internet access.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Python
Joined April, 2020
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405reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I'm Dr. Elliott Heflin, Jr., a passionate educator bringing Python, Scratch programming, and humanoid robotics to learners everywhere. I believe technology should be accessible and exciting for all.

With over two decades in the field, I hold degrees in Industrial Technology, Technology Education, and Educational Leadership, along with a Georgia certification in Engineering/Technology Education.

My philosophy? Anyone can learn when met at their level, and consistency turns skills into mastery. I make technology fun and approachable—because it’s not just about learning, it’s about discovery. Teaching learners worldwide to code, fly drones, and program robots brings me joy every day.

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$190

for 10 classes

5x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 289 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-3 learners per class

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