Scratch
A Scratch course is designed to introduce beginners, especially children and young learners, to the fundamentals of programming through a visual, block-based coding environment in a fun and interactive way. The course focuses on creativity, problem-solving, and computational thinking. Scratch allows users to create animations, games, stories, and more by dragging and dropping code blocks.
Course Overview
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This course is designed for Children (Ages 5+) and beginners with no prior coding experience.
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This course will teach students how to understand the Scratch editor, including the stage, sprites, and blocks palette.
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By the end of the course, students will be able to create simple animation, games and stories.
What you'll learn
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Understand the Basics of Programming:
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Learn fundamental programming concepts like sequencing, loops, conditionals, and variables.
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Gain familiarity with the Scratch interface and its tools.
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Develop Computational Thinking:
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Break down problems into smaller, manageable parts.
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Design algorithms to solve problems.
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Create Interactive Projects:
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Build animations, games, and stories using Scratch.
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Use sprites, backdrops, sounds, and motion to bring ideas to life.
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Learn Collaboration and Sharing:
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Share projects with the Scratch online community.
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Explore and remix projects created by others.
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Foster Creativity and Problem-Solving:
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Experiment with new ideas and solutions.
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Debug and refine projects to improve functionality.
Technical requirements:
Computer or Tablet.
Duration:
12-16 weeks
2 hours/session