Computer Programming for Kids and Beginners with Scratch

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ABOUT

This course is designed for learners aged 7 to 20, offering an engaging, hands-on experience in programming and creativity that appeals to a broad age range. Known and trusted worldwide, Scratch is used in over 800 schools across the globe, making this course a gateway to internationally recognized programming skills.

With our course, students can choose between beginner and advanced modules, ensuring they have the right level of challenge based on their prior knowledge. This structure promotes a deep understanding of programming while building the foundational skills needed for future educational pursuits or careers in technology.

Skills You Will Gain

Our course emphasizes key transferable skills, such as logical thinking and problem-solving, which are vital in programming and other areas of life. Learners also acquire practical abilities in handling data and applying systematic approaches to solve challenges, all while fostering scientific inquiry and creativity.

An Approach to Inspire Confidence, Responsibility, and Curiosity

Our Scratch Programming Course encourages students to:

Be Confident: Through guided lessons and creative projects, students become self-assured in exploring programming concepts and expressing their ideas using scientific language.

Be Responsible: The course promotes safe, methodical practices that benefit both individual and collaborative work environments.

Be Reflective: Learners are encouraged to evaluate their progress and develop an awareness of how programming impacts individuals, communities, and the world at large.

Be Innovative: The course fosters an inventive mindset, helping students tackle new challenges with creativity and resilience.

Be Engaged: Through exciting projects like interactive games, app designs, and virtual model-building, learners develop a genuine curiosity for programming principles and their real-world applications.

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MODULES

Getting Started With Learning

  • Welcome to the course
  • What to Expect in this course

Introduction to Programming and Algorithms

Introduction to Scratch
What is Scratch? Explain Scratch as a visual programming language created for beginners. Purpose: Overview of what students can create (animations, games, stories). Getting Started: Introduction to the Scratch interface (Stage, Sprite, Code blocks area).

Downloading & Setting up Scratch

Scratch Interface Basics

Basic Programming Concepts

Algorithms, Errors & Debugging
Algorithms in Programming

Creating Our First Project
Step-by-Step Guide: Walk them through creating a simple animation or mini-game, like making a character move and say something when clicked. Debugging Tips: Simple troubleshooting for common beginner mistakes (e.g., sprite not moving, sound not playing).

Bonus Exploring Creativity in Project 1

Move the Ball Project
Add specified sprites and blocks without direct instruction. Only show them the final result to inspire self-directed exploration. Submission: Ask students to submit their project following a set of instructions provided.

Project 3 Assignment

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