Course Syllabus

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Introduction to Scratch

Learn how to teach simple programming commands using Scratch. Scratch is an online tool that students can use to develop computational thinking skills such as decomposition and debugging.  Additional resources will be provided so that educators can reflect, practice, and incorporate Scratch in their curriculum.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this on-demand webinar, you will:

  1. decompose or break down a problem into smaller steps using block-based coding in Scratch;
  2. use the process of debugging as an opportunity for learning; and
  3. explain how remixing or modifying existing projects draws out computational thinking skills, understandings and habits of mind.

Format

This course is a webinar on-demand recording. To obtain your completion badge for this course, you will have to complete a self-reflection.

Grade Level

This course is suitable for educators teaching grade 4 to grade 12.

Estimate Duration

This course should take you 30 minutes to complete.

Earn Your Badge 

You will have to complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio.

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