Learn to code using Scratch & Microbit
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Created by Divya Gopinath, Bhavana Krishnamurthy
What you’ll learn
- Understand and apply basic concepts of coding
- Make cool animations and games using scratch
- Create cool projects with microbit
- Basic problem solving and logical thinking skills
This course includes:
- 3 hours on-demand video
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
Course content
7 sections • 20 lectures • 3h 14m total lengthCollapse all sections
Introduction to course and tools2 lectures • 12min
- Introduction to coding/programmingPreview08:12
- Setup of toolsPreview03:30
Itsy Bitsy Instructions3 lectures • 29min
- Instructions – What do they mean?Preview08:59
- Instructions in ScratchPreview11:46
- Instructions in MicrobitPreview08:36
Amazing Algorithms3 lectures • 25min
- Algorithms – What do they mean?03:20
- Algorithms in Scratch13:32
- Algorithms in Microbit08:26
Enchanting Events3 lectures • 35min
- Events – What do they mean?04:06
- Events in Scratch17:57
- Events in Microbit13:15
Laudable Loops3 lectures • 25min
- Loops – What do they mean?06:02
- Loops in Scratch15:10
- Loops in Microbit03:57
Valuable Variables3 lectures • 36min
- Variables – What do they mean?05:59
- Variables in Scratch16:22
- Variables in Microbit13:53
Charming Conditions3 lectures • 31min
- Conditions – What do they mean?04:16
- Conditions in Scratch20:40
- Conditions in Microbit06:15
Requirements
- No prior programming knowledge/experience needed.
Description
Note: Course is intended for purchase by adults
About the Instructor
Divya Gopinath is the founder of Little Monks’ Laboratory, where she and a team of passionate teachers teach coding to kids. After 10 years of hands on coding experience in the IT industry, Divya wanted to pursue her passion for teaching little kids. Students love her coding classes and find them quite interesting !
Course Flow
Throughout this course, we will be learning many concepts of coding/programming.
Every concept will be explained using a fun filled activity/game.
You will be taught how to apply the concept by creating a few projects in Scratch.
You will also be taught how to apply the same concept by creating different projects in Microbit.
By applying the same concept in two different tools, you will gain a strong understanding of the concept.
In future, you will be able to apply the same concept in some other tool / an entirely different programming language
What is unique about this course?
- Appearance of instructor on screen to make it easier for students to follow
- Use of two resources – Scratch and Microbit
- Use of fun filled activities/games to make explanation of concepts easier
Concepts taught
The concepts taught in this course include the following
1) Instructions
2) Algorithms
3) Events
4) Loops
5) Variables
6) Conditionals
Sample Projects in Scratch
1) Make cool animations
2) Make awesome patterns using shapes
3) Create a custom keyboard and make it play music !
4) Program a ballerina to perform a musical ballet recital !
Sample Projects in Microbit
1) Create a mood meter that you can use to express your mood.
2) Make two microbits talk to each other using the Microbit radio feature
3) Turn your microbit into a music player
4) Make your microbit behave like a score keeper, keeping track of your scores while you play a game !
Who this course is for:
- Course is intended for purchase by adults who want to introduce their kids in the age group 7 to 14 years to basic coding concepts
- Adults who want to take their first step towards learning to code
