New Year's Code Quest: A Scratch Game Design Adventure

Tirre' Logston

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(23)

Unleash coding creativity in our New Year's Code Quest—four days of exciting Scratch game design where every click sparks a world of possibilities!

Class Experience

Day 1: Resolving to Code in the New Year
As the New Year dawns, we introduce students to Scratch and their resolution to learn coding. This day focuses on foundational game design skills. They'll set up sprites, create backgrounds, and understand the basic mechanics essential for their coding journey.

Day 2: Leveling Up Game Design Skills
The second day is about elevating their coding resolution through deeper exploration. Students will engage in activities covering scoring systems, player...

Algorithmic Thinking: Encourage logical, step-by-step thinking for problem-solving and task completion within game design using Scratch.

Computational Creativity: Fostering innovation and creativity by applying computational thinking to create unique game designs.
Interactive Design: Developing the ability to design and implement interactive elements, enhancing user engagement within their games.

Problem-Solving Skills: Cultivating resilience in debugging and troubleshooting, aiding students in identifying and rectifying errors within their game designs.

Collaborative Coding: Encouraging teamwork, idea-sharing, and peer collaboration, allowing students to collectively solve coding challenges and enhance their game projects.

These learning goals aim to provide a well-rounded educational experience, focusing on both technical skills and cognitive development within the context of game design using Scratch.

Our teacher brings extensive expertise in coding and education. With a background in computer science and a passion for teaching, they have years of experience guiding students through creative coding journeys. Their adept understanding of Scratch and commitment to fostering a love for coding ensures an engaging and enriching learning experience. Through their knowledge and innovative teaching methods, students will be inspired to explore the exciting world of programming while enjoying a Christmas-themed adventure.

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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:Blooket

Dear parents, as we're utilizing an online platform for our coding camp, please monitor your child's activities and ensure their online safety. While our classes are closely supervised, it's advisable to stay aware of your child's engagements on Scratch. We encourage an open dialogue with your child about their online experiences.

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Tirre' Logston

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(23)

Growing up, I always felt a little different from my friends. I saw the world in my own unique way and it inspired me to ask questions, make mistakes, and learn as much as I could. That's why I love teaching so much. I believe that every young...