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Programming with Scratch (Coursera)

Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST,
Programming with Scratch (Coursera)

Learning coding is not only about understanding the programming language being used, but also developing important computational thinking skills, which are useful for problem solving across many disciplinary areas. In this course, students will learn basic programming skills by creating interactive storybooks, animations, and games with Scratch, which is a block-based visual programming language for anyone new to coding.

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Syllabus

WEEK 1:
Introduction of Scratch
My First Story Book

WEEK 2:
Pass the Baton
Hear My Command

WEEK 3:
The Short-sighted Sprite
Merry-go-round

WEEK 4:
Logo Turtle
If I varied

WEEK 5:
Flappy Parrot

WEEK 6:
Capstone Project

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