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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
There are times when the right introduction to Computer programming can te off a passionate and fulfilling career. The Programming in Scratch is a course by edX that makes the formative years of one’s professional pursuits much more likely to succeed, through owning and creating interactive games and stories duly backed by animations.
The Programming in Scratch is a program developed at MIT and will challenge your mind to put its cognitive resources to use. The graphical user interface enables the users to use a “pick and drop” feature to present effective games, beautiful songs, and enriching animations in a matter of a few minutes.
The program is slated to run for 6 weeks and is an introductory-level program in English. It does not need the participants to have any previous programming language experience. The layout of the program has been kept as self-paced and is accessible on smartphones.
The Highlights
- Simple programming applications
- Corporate packages available
- 6 hours of weekly effort recommended
- Free to audit.
- Paid certificate
- Enjoyable learning outcomes
- Run time of 6 weeks
- Simplistic and updated curriculum
- Self-paced program structure
Programme Offerings
- Simple approach to computer programming
- 6-week completion
- Enjoyable learning outcomes
- Self-paced structure
- Official Certificate
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 4112 | yes | Harvey Mudd College, Claremont |
This phase applies only to the students who choose to take on the official certified track
Programming in Scratch Fees Structure
Type of Fee | Amount |
Certification Fee | Rs. 4,112 |
What you will learn
The computer programming course focuses on the following subjects:
- Basic conceptual knowledge associated with an introduction to the interface of Scratch and basic commands that help in moving blocks and script creation
- Get equipped with foundational aspects pertaining to drawing structures on the computer with the help from the Scratch interface and reach objective goals
- Application of variables and their counterparts in Scratch in order to usefully utilize Tempo and updates of the variables in repeats along with the Hat block
- Working fundamentals associated with coordinates and conditionals in interesting application areas such as the game of tag among others
- Incorporate the creation of computer paradigms with iterative methodologies and designing drawings on the computer using those principles
- Deep dive into broadcast concepts and the initiatives possible with random numbers in a slew of games, songs, and animations on Scratch
- Develop a robust foundation of the iterative development in various functionalities such as those associated with the ask and join blocks
Who it is for
The course on Programming in Scratch is useful for anyone who is interested in getting their feet wet in the domain of computer science and programming. This is a fairly simple program and will assist you in making the most of your future decision to take up Computer programming in a mainstream manner.
Admission Details
The following section will guide you through the enrolment process for the course on Programming in Scratch:
1. Account creation phase
The decision to enrol begins with creating an account or logging into an existing one. If you are a returning customer, please use the login credentials to log in. Else, you can create a new account with edX by providing the following information. The option to enrol can be conveniently found at the top of the program page.
- First Name and Last Name
- Public username
- Strong password
- Functional email address
- Current country of residence
2. Track selection phase
The Programming in Scratch course offers its participants the option to choose between two different tracks, which are explained as follows:
- Official Certification route: This is the option that culminates in an official certification from the partner institution, which is the Harvey Mudd College in this case. This route will add more value to your investment of time and effort as the qualification is duly recognized by many employers, thereby resulting in career growth
- Audit pathway: The second option is to try this program for free. This is called the audit path, and it has timed access to the program content and your progress. Usually, this is kept for a few weeks. If you are on an exploratory path, this route might work for you better
3. Payment phase
The third and final step involves making the payment for the program. This is applicable to those students who choose to undertake the official certification. Both options are covered briefly in the following section:
- For starters, the audit track does not require the student to pay a fee. Although, please note that there is an option to convert from the audit route to unlimited access once you join. Thus, should you choose to exercise that option, you will be required to pay the corresponding fee
- Moving on, the path that leads to an official certificate for the program. payable by credit cards of all major banks including those offered by American Express. You are also allowed to use PayPal for making the payment
The Syllabus
- Course Information
- Using Scratch
- Pre-Course Survey
- Moving Blocks & Creating Scripts
- Repeat
- Song Project (1 Question)
- Discussion
- Drawing with the Computer
- Drawing Project (1 Question)
- Discussion
- Tempo
- Variables
- Updating Variables in Repeats
- The Hat Block
- Discussion
- Coordinates
- Conditionals
- Game of Tag
- Discussion
- Drawing with Iteration
- Discussion
- Broadcast
- Random Numbers
- Play Project (1 Question)
- Discussion
- Iterative Development
- The Ask and Join Blocks
- Discussion
- Save as a Copy
- Helicopter with Gravity
- Jumping Sprite
- Making a Maze
- Discussion
- Building Your Own Blocks
- Discussion
- Strategies for Games
- Discussion
- Final Project
- Course Survey
Evaluation process
The assignments are categorized into the following groups—homework, quizzes, and projects. They will be due and subsequently graded at the end of the program. The following is the breakdown of the grades across the three categories:
Homework - 50%
Quizzes - 35%
Projects - 15%
In order to be eligible to get a certificate, you need to secure a cumulative score of 60% or higher at the end.
Instructors
Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This is an elementary course that introduces the incumbents to the interface of a program by the name of Scratch. Thus, it does not involve the Python programming language
This program does not have machine learning concepts built into it. There are others that can help you with that endeavor
Absolutely! That is the standout feature of this program. No previous programming language skills are necessary for making the most out of this program. It is a stepping stone to mainstream programming in the future
Please review the instructions on using the interface thoroughly. If you still face issues, please write to support@vocareum.com and they will be happy to help
Not at this point. The fee is payable as soon as you select the option to undertake the paid pathway structure of this program
No, as of now, we require you to have a credit card to make the payment from. American Express and PayPal are also welcome
The discussion portals are a platform to gather feedback from the participants over the program’s effectiveness and also to ask questions regarding the courseware
Miss Colleen Lewis has a brief introduction video pinned at the top of the program webpage for your convenience. We suggest you check that out