Course Description
Learn the elements of basic programming using the innovative SCRATCH programming platform developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab. SCRATCH lets student developers assemble pre-compiled code blocks, forcing them to focus on developing conceptual programming skills that can be applied to any advanced programming language. Hands-on chat sessions guide students in the use of Scratch in "real time", so that students create executable animation programs in the very first session. Course materials are based on "Starting from Scratch", a textbook designed to introduce programming concepts, including function calls, loops, if-then-else logic, and iteration to novice programmers at any level.
Course Website: Introduction to Programming with Scratch
Instructor: Christe McMenomy
Starts: June 12, 2019
Ends: August 7, 2019
Wednesday 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Tuition: $225.00
Prerequisites
None.
Recommended background
Students should be familiar with their computer, able to use a mouse to move and drag objects, and able to execute programs.
Teacher's notes:
There will be no class the week of July 4.
Textbooks and Materials
This item is required:
Starting From Scratch [Edition or Version: 1], Authors: Jeremy ScottISBN:
Publisher's website: Starting From Scratch
Best sources: Download free text PDF from the publisher's website.
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