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Course Description
Summer 2017 • Grade 7 and above • Programming Sequence
For reference only; see current year course listing for course availability and details.Introduction to Programming with Scratch
Sections and Teachers
Section 1: Instructor: Christe McMenomy
Starts: June 12, 2017
Ends: August 11, 2017
Tuesday 9:30 AM to 10:50 AM ET
Tuition: $150.00
There is more information at the teacher's course Website: Introduction to Programming with Scratch
This course introduces the elements of basic programming using the innovative SCRATCH programming language developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab. SCRATCH allows student developers to assemble code blocks rather than typing code text, forcing them to focus on developing conceptual programming skills that can be applied to any advanced programming language. Course materials are based on "Starting from Scratch", a textbook developed in Scotland to introduce programming concepts to high school students.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 is no meeting 28 June 2016.
Textbooks and Materials
This item is required:
Starting From Scratch [Edition or Version: 1], Authors: Jeremy Scott
ISBN:
Publisher's website: Starting From Scratch
Best sources: Download free text PDF from the publisher's website.
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Introduction to Programming with Scratch
Sections and Teachers
Section 1:
Instructor: Christe McMenomy
Starts: June 12, 2017
Ends: August 11, 2017
Tuesday 9:30 AM to 10:50 AM ET
Tuition: $150.00
There is more information at the teacher's course Website: Introduction to Programming with Scratch
This course introduces the elements of basic programming using the innovative SCRATCH programming language developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab. SCRATCH allows student developers to assemble code blocks rather than typing code text, forcing them to focus on developing conceptual programming skills that can be applied to any advanced programming language. Course materials are based on "Starting from Scratch", a textbook developed in Scotland to introduce programming concepts to high school students.
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 is no meeting 28 June 2016.
Textbooks and Materials
This item is required:
Starting From Scratch [Edition or Version: 1], Authors: Jeremy Scott
ISBN:
Publisher's website: Starting From Scratch
Best sources: Download free text PDF from the publisher's website.
Ready to Enroll?
Don't yet have a member account? Click this button to create one. We collect only the information we need to identify you and support your enrollments.
Need to know more first? Click the button to check out our FAQs page. You can also email the teacher (just click on the teacher's name in the section listing above!), or contact our Academic Support advisor (See our Support page).
Scholars Online is fully accredited through the Middle States Accreditation Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Hosted on Interserver