Creative Thinking in Programming & Logic Building

Unlock your creativity and build a strong foundation in programming through this engaging and interactive course using Scratch, an open-source visual programming language. This course is designed for beginners with little to no programming experience, emphasizing creativity, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

By the end of this course, participants will have gained a solid understanding of programming fundamentals using Scratch. They will have the ability to think critically, solve problems creatively, and express themselves through interactive and engaging projects. The introduction to open-source programming resources will also empower participants to continue their programming journey beyond the course.

Week 1: Introduction to Scratch

• Overview of Scratch as a visual programming language
  
• Understanding the Scratch interface and its key features
• Creating and navigating projects in Scratch

Week 2: Basic Programming Concepts

• Introduction to fundamental programming concepts (variables, loops, conditions)
• Hands-on activities to reinforce understanding
  
• Building simple projects to apply learned concepts.
  

Week 3: Creative Problem-Solving

• Encouraging creativity through programming
• Developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project-based learning to apply programming concepts in creative ways

Week 4: Sprites and Animation

• Exploring sprites and their role in Scratch projects
• Creating animations using Scratch’s sprite and backdrop features
• Collaboration on animation projects

Week 5: Interactive Games and Stories

• Designing and creating interactive games and stories
• Introduction to user input and response handling
• Incorporating sound and visual effects into projects

Week 6: Event-Driven Programming

• Understanding event-driven programming in Scratch
• Using events to trigger actions and responses
• Developing interactive and responsive projects
  

Week 7: Introduction to Open-Source Programming Resources

• Exploring open-source programming tools and platforms
• Introduction to community-driven development and collaboration
• Utilizing open-source resources for continued learning

Week 8: Sharing and Collaboration

• Understanding how to share Scratch projects with the community
• Collaborative programming exercises to foster teamwork
• Peer review and feedback for improvement

Week 9: Final Project and Showcase

• Collaborative development of a final project.
• Showcasing individual and group projects
• Reflection on the learning journey and next steps in programming