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This course introduces students to the fundamentals of programming using Scratch, a visual programming language designed at MIT’s Media Lab. This course will empower young students with no prior programming experience to design their own animations, games, interactive art, and stories. Kids will learn to express their ideas, develop problem-solving skills, and unleash their creativity by bringing their unique stories to life with code.
No Class Thanksgiving Week
Recommended
Tuesdays, Sep 26 – Dec 5
1:30pm – 3:00pm
No previous knowledge of coding is required, and we will go over any basic computer skills that young students would need for this course. However, parents should consider whether students have some of the following basic skills:
While Scratch involves visual programming blocks, some level of reading ability is still necessary for understanding the labels and instructions associated with the blocks.
While Scratch can be used without strong math skills, a basic understanding of concepts like counting, shapes, and patterns can be helpful when creating more complex projects.
Ability to use the mouse for pointing, clicking, and dragging, as well as typing on the keyboard.
We believe that every student deserves access to courses to fuel their interests in technology. We offer fun, affordable, online courses in video game design, mobile app design, website development, and more, with fully engaged instructors ready to support students throughout the learning process.