What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Informal verbal feedback and help.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Students will learn how to program a virtual VEX robot to color in a holiday picture using a programming interface based on Scratch (no previous Scratch knowledge necessary). The teacher will introduce the lesson, and then model it using screen sharing. Students can work along as the teacher demonstrates and will be encouraged to screen share to ask for help and show their progress. Students will be encouraged to help one another problem solve and troubleshoot their code. My teaching style is structured, but also informal and flexible. This is very much a hands-on "watch and try" format. I have extensive experience working with all types of learners and my classes are autism/ADHD/LD-friendly and open to all learners. There is very minimal reading involved, so this is an ideal class for students with reading challenges. Students will need to know how to screen share and resize program windows (I can help!). They will also need to know how to type in a URL to get to the site we will be using and how to click and drag-and-drop on their device. This programming website works on many platforms: Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad or Android tablet. Coloring pictures will be available to download before class. I will show the students how to upload the picture files into the website (vr.vex.com), so please make sure your student is familiar with finding a downloaded file (or maybe stand by on the side to assist with that part). By taking this class, your student will have access to the enhanced VR VEX playgrounds until September 2024 to use on their own or in other classes.
Learning Goals
Students will learn basic programming using a Scratch-like block interface to color in a coloring page.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Students with unique learning needs are welcome in all my classes. I am certified in Special Education and have experience working with these student populations.
Parental Guidance
Students will use the VR VEX website (vr.vex.com). Student will use a link provided with a class code. No account creation is required.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
Bachelor's Degree from Ball State University
I am a Certified Robotics Instructor (VEX Robotics). I have taught VEX robotics programming since 2013 to students in public and private school settings and online since 2018.
I have 5 public school teaching certifications/licenses:
Technology Education. Grades 6-12. Expires 7/31/2029 (Texas)
Technology Applications. Grades EC-12. Expires 7/31/2029 (Texas)
Special Education. Grades EC-12. Expires 7/31/2029 (Texas)
Computer Education. REPA 3, Grades 5-12. Expires 07/15/2028
(Indiana)
Technology Education. REPA 3, Grades 5-12. Expires 07/15/2028
(Indiana)
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Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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