During these five days, students will learn the basics of computer science using Code.org & Scratch Jr. 

Our philosophies at TechWise Academy:
1) Embrace Mistakes - Coding provides immediate feedback to the learner to correct any mistakes along the way. Mistakes are part of the process of learning. 
2) Enjoy Learning - We use fun characters and games to make the learning fun for your student. We know that students learn better when they enjoy the process.
3) Explore Computer Science - We want to expose the problem solving techniques used in computer science to every child. We know every student will not be programmers one day; however, we want to give tools that can be used across any field of study or career. 

Below is a rough breakdown of what we will cover over the course of the class:

Day 1 - What is programming/coding? What types of things do programmers create? 
-Introduction to the Code.org platform: How to login with your credentials from class, how to view your progress. 
-First Code.org activity during class. (Students will be guided through specific puzzles and will have time to work through some on their own and can ask questions)

Day 2 - Decomposition - Breaking a complex problem into smaller problems. Creating a step-by-step sequence to solve a problem. 
-Offline activity during class to reinforce and prime
-Additional code.org activity

Day 3 - Iterators - What is an iterator (repeat loop) and why are computers so great at them?.
-Sample puzzles from Code.org to work through during class.

Day 4 - Introduction to Scratch Jr. - How is this similar/different from Code.org? 
-Overview of the Scratch Jr. platform: How to create a project, add/create backgrounds, sprites (characters), and scenes.
-How to use the paint tool to modify characters and backgrounds during class.

Day 5 - What is an algorithm? Step-by-step sequence to solve a problem or accomplish a task
-Discussion about algorithms in everyday life.
-Create an animation in Scratch Jr. to implement an algorithm with iterators (cat dribbling a basketball) during class.


Learners will follow the lesson with their own device and will have time to create on their own. The teacher will be available for discussion in each class and may interact with offline activities (for educational priming or learning reinforcement). 

This class is for those students with little to no prior experience with coding.