About this course
Welcome to the Basic Coding for Kids course! This engaging program is designed specifically for young learners to introduce them to the world of coding in a fun and interactive way.
Throughout the course, students will:
- Learn the fundamentals of programming concepts.
- Engage in hands-on activities to create simple projects.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Work collaboratively with peers to foster teamwork.
Tools you will master
Hands-on practice on the same software that companies use every day.
What you will study, module by module
- AI Basics and First Study Prompts
- AI Study Helpers: Explain, Quiz and Review
- NotebookLM and AI Tutor Study Sessions
- Canva AI for School Projects and Presentations
- Scratch Block Coding with AI-Assisted Ideas
- Teachable Machine: Train a First AI Model
- Safe, Honest and School-Appropriate AI Use
After this course you will be able to
- Understand basic programming concepts like loops, conditionals, and variables.
- Create simple programs using visual programming languages.
- Develop problem-solving skills through coding challenges.
- Work collaboratively on projects and presentations.
Projects you will build
Create a simple interactive game using block-based coding.
Design a personal website to showcase their projects.
Develop a story animation using coding techniques.
Participate in a group project to solve a coding challenge.
Jobs you can get after this course
Is this course for you?
Eligibility
This course is suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years with no prior coding experience.
Questions students ask
This course is designed for children aged 8 to 12 years.
No prior coding experience is required; this course is for beginners.
Students will need a computer and internet access to participate in the course activities.
Yes, there will be project assignments and challenges to assess the students' understanding.