Have you ever wished you knew how to program, but had no idea where to start from? This course will teach you how to program in Scratch, an easy to use visual programming language. More importantly, it will introduce you to the fundamental principles of computing and it will help you think like a software engineer.
Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming
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Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming
Instructors: Dr Areti Manataki
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this unit you’ll create your very first computer program! You’ll be introduced to basic programming concepts and you’ll familiarise yourself with Scratch.
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19 videos6 readings1 assignment
In this unit you’ll keep working with control structures, you’ll find out how to use events in your programs and how to incorporate visual and sound effects in Scratch. You’ll also start thinking about the requirements and the design of your program.
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19 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this unit you’ll have a go at modifying and extending existing games to create new versions. You’ll also learn about software engineering practices for testing and documenting your programs.
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11 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
In this unit you’ll be introduced to procedures and cloning in Scratch, and you’ll apply these ideas to reuse your code.
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11 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this unit you’ll follow all the steps of software development to create a fun computer game. You’ll also learn about message broadcasting and concurrency.
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11 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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LH
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Reviewed on Mar 5, 2018
Really good beginner course that has led me to want to learn more and got me thinking about things that are possible through computer programming. Thank you to all involved in this course!
CT
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Reviewed on Sep 6, 2023
a first step into what programming means and key terminology explanation with practices are the key takeaway to this course. Thank you to provide this stepping stone to 1st time programming
JC
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Reviewed on Sep 19, 2021
Very fun and engaging course. Allows you to interact with your peers and gain valuable feedback. The interviews were also very useful as they showed how concepts could be utilized in other fields.
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