Computer Programming Courses
Web Design for Kids Using HTML5 & CSS3
Suggested Age:
10-13
Kids will learn:
How a Computer Works
The History of the Internet
How the Internet Works
Internet Safety
What a Website Is
What a Blog is
How to Plan a Website
The Design Aspects of a Website
Basic HTML5
What CSS Is
How to use Web-Authoring Tools
Web Hosting Options
How to get a domain name
In a fun and creative workshop-style class, each week we will study a new topic and create a website page by page. By the end of the year, your child will have completed a website of which to be proud! They will also learn how a computer is made and the history of the internet. This is a great class to introduce kids to the usefulness of computers beyond games and email, and prepare them for a lifetime of using the Internet.
Homework: 1 hour per week
Coding Fundamentals Using Python
Suggested Age:
10-14
Learn to code with the power of Python! This is a fun interactive style class that will teach the fundamentals of coding. Students will be taught coding concepts by creating programs through activities such as art, games, puzzles, data graphing, and applications. Students will learn how to write and solve programs through coding concepts, such as variables, data types, and loops. There will be weekly exercises and fun hands-on projects throughout the year. Each concept gets more difficult as their skills grow and is accompanied by real world samples that are applied and explained.
Python is a typed, command-line programming language and is one of the most popular and used programming languages in the world. No prior experience is needed.
Course requirements: Students must have a laptop computer with Windows 10 or later that they can use for the entire year and bring to class each week. A book is also required to purchase. Python is a free program so there is no cost associated.
Web Programming and Design for Teens
Suggested Age:
14-19
Learn beginning to intermediate web design, HTML5, CSS3, and tips & tricks
Fulfills 1 credit state requirement for Technology Applications
Your student will have a fully functional website (online with approval) at the end of the course
Uses freshman-college level textbook
Homework: 2-3 hours per week
Intro to Game Programming
Suggested Age:
12-18
This course is intended for advanced middle schoolers who excel in math and programming, and teens who have not yet been introduced to programming or want to refine their skills. Students will learn basic to advanced computer programming & logic skills while having fun CREATING THEIR OWN COMPUTER GAMES!
1st semester:
Scratch, a fun, free, beginner-friendly programming environment, is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of charge. You drag and drop blocks of code to build programs. Students will also be able to share their game with others online, too.
2nd semester:
Python: A typed, command-line programming language. Whether you're new to programming or an experienced programmer, it's easy to learn and use Python. And it's Free.
Homework: 1-3 hours per week