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Scratch: programming with code blocks 😺💻

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4 sessions

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This series was cancelled by the tutor on January 4, 2025. We're very sorry–you can explore more Computer Science series here. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

Are you looking to code or learn new concepts in computer science!? Well, welcome to probably one of your first programming classes! 🤖 [SHORT COURSE]

You don't have to have any background in coding, just a device with internet! We're going to start from scratch (😆 like the website) and build up on the fundamentals so hopefully this can guide you to making your very own projects in the near future!!

Some things we'll look at:
-> why do we need to program? Intro to the scratch website.
-> looking at all of the block types and what they all do - experimenting
-> seeing some project ideas and selecting one to do
-> learning more and going deeper - what do we do next?
-> algorithms and goals
-> real world applications and problem-solving creativity!
(not in this order specifically, just a brief overview of topics we'll cover!)

Each class we'll try to be activity oriented and outcome based rather than just mugging up information or making it like a onetime interest which you drop after the series ends, so I hope this comes of use to you! Interaction is always optimal in the sessions and will help you understand a lot better, so I highly encourage it!


Tutored by

Aeparish M 🇮🇳

Certified in 14 topics

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Hey I'm Aeparish! I'm from India and I'm in 9th grade (homeschooled). I absolutely love drawing both digitally (on procreate & krita) and on paper! (+ 3d modelling in blender) I'm an aspiring game dev and have started on that similarly with animation! I find them really interesting. Outside, you'll probably see me taking photos of different bugs or collecting sticks and rocks. I code in a bunch of languages (more about it down below) and like astronomy & legos! Extra facts: -MBTI: Entp-t 8w7 (debater). -Zodiac sign: Aquarius! -I love sci-fi and good thriller movies + reading books. -I also watch anime's like jujutsu kaisen, alien stage, haikyuu, kimi no todoke, bungo stray dogs & more. I read a few mangas. -Favourite artists: Weezer, beabadoobee, alien stage songs, yung kai, etc. -I play the violin, sing and can code in Scratch, C++, Python, HTML & CSS. -Along with all of this I'm learning French (level B1) and Chinese (HSK1&2). Duolingo streak of 1y+ Accomplishments- -Done a datascience & bioengineering course (by UC Irvine). -Attended an astronomy course by a qualified instructor in the field. -Participated in the NASA Hackathon 3 (+more to come) years in a row. I've got experience. :D -Been in a workshop empowering girls in astronomy by the Dr. Aomawa Shields. -Midway at a Harvard course on computer science (CS50). -Starting (soon) a Modern arts course by The Museum of Modern Arts (coursera). ..There's so much more to come! Feel free to message for any doubts on these topics/subjects!

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You will be removed if you don't attend in more than 2 sessions! If you can't please tell me before hand or ask me to schedule any recap sessions for you so it'd be easier to grasp the topics without friction!

SESSION 1

16

Dec

SESSION 1

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Mon 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCDec 16, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

Why do we need to program & Intro to the website:
-> Real-world Applications, Problem-Solving Skills, Creativity & Collaboration
-> User Interface Overview, Creating an Account (without personal details and according to schoolhouse policy of course), Exploring Existing Projects
SESSION 2

21

Dec

SESSION 2

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Sat 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM UTCDec 21, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

Looking at all of the block types & What they do:
-> Categories of Blocks, Hands-on Experimentation
-> Creating a Mini Project!!!

SESSION 3

28

Dec

SESSION 3

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Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCDec 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

Learning more & Going deeper into coding fundamentals:
-> Creating custom blocks (called functions in code), Cloning, Broadcasts
-> Advanced Animations and Backdrops, Sound Effects and Music
-> Sharing and Remixing Projects, Working on logic
SESSION 4

4

Jan

SESSION 4

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Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTCJan 4, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM UTC

Learning more & Going deeper into coding fundamentals:
-> Creating custom blocks (called functions in code), Cloning, Broadcasts
-> Advanced Animations and Backdrops, Sound Effects and Music
-> Sharing and Remixing Projects, Working on logic

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Dec 16 - Jan 4

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