Scratch, developed by MIT, is the gold standard for learning to code! This software helps teach the core concepts of computational thinking while taking away the pressure of intimidating grammar and syntax. Using the streamlined visual programming blocks, you’ll learn all about sprites, creating custom costumes, and animating with code.
As you grow your skillset, you’ll explore how to define the execution order of your code using coordinated events, conditional checks, and control loops. Then, you’ll dive into more advanced topics, such as using variables to track player game data.
You’ll expand upon your new knowledge by incorporating the VEX VR coding environment, which uses the same visual programming system as Scratch to provide sensor input data and control of the drivetrain for your very own virtual robot. Combine all of your coding knowledge to program your robot to complete tasks autonomously without any additional guidance!
Online Course Requirements:
-Mac, Windows PC, or Chromebook only
-Visual coding environment is online
-Webcam
-Stable internet connection with access to Zoom Video Conferencing
- Pricing
- $649 per 10-week session
- Ages
- 7 - 9 (Must turn 7 by start of first class)
- Skill Level
- Beginner–Advanced
- Tools
- Scratch, Vex VR
- Program
- Small Group Semesters | 10-week program, 1-hour lesson per week
- Path
- Coding, Robotics
- Prerequisite
- See course description
Coding: Scratch and VEX Virtual Robotics
Prerequisite: Previous semesters or equivalent experience
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In this course, you will:
- Create variables and if-else statements
- Make programs with visual code
- Experiment and explore to build creativity and confidence
- Code virtual robots
Your tuition includes:
- iD Certified Instructor
- 60 minutes of live learning once a week
- Free Thursday Office Hours
- iD Small Class Guarantee™ (average of 5 students)
- Official iD Certification
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Choose your child's skill level
Scratch and VEX Virtual Robotics
$649 USD for 10 lessons
About This Certification
Kick-off by learning the basics of visual programming alongside motion control for the VEX VR robot.
Prerequisites
None
Intermediate Scratch Coding and Design
$649 USD for 10 lessons
About This Certification
Embrace game-making and code the VEX VR robot to complete tasks autonomously using input from its sensors!
Prerequisites
Previous semesters or equivalent experience
Algorithms and Code in Scratch
$649 USD for 10 lessons
About This Certification
Create more complex games by including an increased number of sprites with customized movement and code.
Prerequisites
Previous semesters or equivalent experience
Advanced Scratch Coding
$649 USD for 10 lessons
About This Certification
Implement advanced leveling systems - complete with dialog and in-game changes of scenery.
Prerequisites
Previous semesters or equivalent experience
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