Computers

Item Description

Get a 90 Minute Programming Lesson for Kids as an introduction to the UCode student program!

UCode Student offers a unique program for kids who love working with computers and want to take their skills to the next level!

We offer a simple and effective approach for teaching kids to code games, apps, robots, and websites.

First, students are taught to code games in Scratch, a visual scripting language created by MIT to teach kids to program. New students are also taught the valuable skill of touch typing to ensure they can write code quickly. Once they demonstrate mastery in typing and Scratch they will move on to text-based languages.

Then, a student will began their first project.

During a project, the student:

• is given lessons, videos, and web exercises that allow them to complete their project in small, manageable steps.
• comes to the center twice a week ¿ any time you want to schedule during our available tutoring hours! ¿ and work with an instructor who gives guided instruction and support to a small group of students on their specific project.
• is monitored and evaluated by a UCode Super Teacher to ensure they are progressing at a steady pace.

Some of the projects students work on include:

• Scratch: A programming language developed by MIT that does not require extensive typing. It allows students to create games while understanding the fundamentals of programming.
• HTML: The content of webpages. Students will create their own portfolio page and link games they created in Scratch to this webpage.
• MOD Minecraft: Students create their own modification while taking apart the code (optional)
• CSS: Makes webpages look beautiful. While HTML is the content of webpages, CSS adds style. Students incorporate color, imagery, positioning and shading to their webpages.
• JavaScript: A programming language that every web browser can run. Students can create games in JavaScript and allow their friends to play them online.
• 2D Graphics: Create pixelated graphics
• Spine: A 2D animation tool
• Unity 3D: Create 3D games using JavaScript
• Ruby on Rails: HTML, JavaScript and CSS are the front end of websites (what your browser displays). Ruby on Rails is the back end that processes and stores information.
• RubyMotion: Create native iPhone and iPad apps.
• Artificial Intelligence:  Robotics with C++:  Using electronic components like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.¿ those are 2 separate bullet points

Item Special Note

For new UCode students only. Reservations required. Some restrictions apply, see certificate for details.

Expires: November 9, 2015

Winner is responsible for all shipping costs if item is not picked up at the live event on November 9th, 2015.