Programs
Introduction to Coding
Introduction to Coding
Course Description
In this course, we will learn how to code with the basic blocks. The programming language we use, called Scratch (created by MIT), is so entertaining that it almost seems like playing a game. We will learn a variety of computer science topics, such as conditionals, loops and functions, but we will hide the complexity behind characters, animations, analogies and have so fun!
We will also learn basic concepts of Python programming language by playing game, Code Combat. It’s innovative game-based learning technology has been successfully taught them to be critical, confident, and creative learners. We engage all students, regardless of experience, helping them to realize a pathway to success in Computer Science.
Course Contents
- What is computer science
- Sequencing
- Loops
- Conditionals
- Functions
- Variables
- For Loops
What you’ll learn
- Code – one of the most important skills to learn!
- Understand complex computer science concepts by intuitively applying them in games
Course is designed for
- Students (4-6th grades) and beginners who want to learn to code
- anyone who is new to programming and is unsure about where to begin
Requirements
- No prior programming knowledge is required