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Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming
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Raspberry Pi Foundation
, Teach Computing
via Futurelearn
Learn to use the different thinking, and programming skills with the Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to ...Read more
Intermediate
Online
3 Weeks
Quick Facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
2 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming certification is a one-month course designed by Raspberry Pi Foundation, National Centre for Computing Education, and is certified by FutureLearn. The main aim of this course is to help learners make a transition from block to text-based programming. The online course will teach transfer the programming and thinking skills of Scratch language to Python. a text-based programming language.
The Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming certification syllabus will cover fundamental topics like text-based programming skills, understanding error messages and debugging the code. The course will explain the real power of text-based programming and provide the learner with the desired tools to support their transition. The most interesting part of this course is that this will guide the participants on the different approaches that will enable them to enhance the coding with kids.
The highlights
- Online course
- 2 hours of the weekly study
- Course duration is 4 weeks
- Learn at your own pace
- Achievement certificate by FutureLearn
- Certificate accreditation available
Program offerings
- Online program
- 2 hours study
- 4 weeks course
- Self learning
- Certificate of achievement by future learn
- Progress mapping
- Global classroom
Course and certificate fees
certificate availability
Yes
certificate providing authority
Futurelearn
Who it is for
This Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming is very helpful and ideal for teachers, parents, computer programmer or volunteers who have a programming background, and can teach young minds belonging to the age group of 7-14-year-olds to transform from Scratch to Python programming.
Eligibility criteria
Educational Qualification
The candidates can belong to any field of education for applying to the Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Prthat the applying candidates must have some amount programming experience in both Scratch and Python
Work Experience
This certificate course does not require any professional work experience.
Certification Qualifying Details
If the candidates duly complete all the steps that are stated in the course then only they will be rewarded with a completion certificate.
What you will learn
Knowledge of python
When students complete learning this course, they are able to learn the fundamental skills in the programming language Python. They can make tools that will support the change of the children in programming that is blocked to text-based. Also, they will be able to understand the power of text-based programming, and what all can be created out of it.
The syllabus
Week 1: Transfer programming and thinking skills from Scratch to Python
Week 2: Explore the limits of Scratch and the power of Python
- The limits of Scratch and the power of Python
- Debugging
- Building young people's resilience
Week 3: Developing Python skills
- Welcome to week three
- Real-world Python
- Power of text-based programming
- Goodbye and next steps
Admission details
Below is a glimpse of admission procedure for the training:
Step 1: The students must visit the website’s official page: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/block-to-text-based-programming.
Step 2: Next locate the ‘Register’ button situated on the right-hand side of the page and click it.
Step 3: Then candidates can register using their credentials on FutureLearn.
Step 4: Next, they will have to pay the course fee, and complete other procedures if required.
Step 5: When the application is verified, the candidates will get admission.
Filling the form
For Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming program, candidates will have to make a new account of FutureLearn, pay the desired amount as a fee, and get started. No application form filling is required to seek admission in this course.
How it helps
The Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming certification benefits are:
- The learners will be able to get an idea about the basic error messages in Python syntax and debug the code.
- The candidates will learn proper thinking skills as a transition from Scratch to Python.
Instructors
Ms Caitlyn Merry
Instructor
Freelancer
Mr Rik Cross
Instructor
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Mr Martin O Hanlon
Instructor
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Mr Marc Scott
Instructor
Raspberry Pi Foundation
FAQs
What software or tools does a student need?
The Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming certification by FutureLearn students need both Scratch and Python.
Which are the institutions that have prepared this course?
This course has been sculpted by the National Centre for Computing Education, and Raspberry Pi Foundation.
What form of course content is taught to students?
The course content contains a mix of practical exercises, audios, and videos.
Which institution gives accreditation to this course?
This course is accredited by the CPD Certification Service.
Will students be certified if they join the free version of the course?
The students will not get any certificate of achievement if they decide to join the free version of the Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming.
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