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acads: Py_101
Intermediate Python for Kids

Intermediate Python for Kids
Enrollment is Closed

Develop your Python skill by writing interesting Python programs and participating in live instructor led interactive sessions.
Enrollment is Closed

Enrollment for this course will open on Feb 28 2021

About This Course

This course is designed for Kids (parents and adults are welcome to join this course) to have a fun educational experience. We will continue to develop our Python skills by writing interesting programs to explore topics in Art, Computer Games, Mathematics and Science.

In a nutshell, this program is not only about learning syntax/writing code in Python but the goal of this program is also to develop a love for learning, encourage curiosity and exploration, and build essential metacognitive skills such as:

  • critical thinking
  • dealing with challenges and setbacks
  • communicating your thoughts effectively
  • working in collaboration with others, etc.
Course Fee

$200

Course Contents Each instructor lead session will introduce an interesting Project and we will work on writing the code and discussing the related ideas.
In this course you will learn to:
  • Write simple programs in Python - which is a powerful modern computer programming language
  • Experience the power of writing programs to make computers perform tasks for you
  • Learn how to use Python programming language for solving Geometry, Algebra and Physics problems
  • Draw interesting art works by combining various geometric patterns
  • Develop the precision required to communicate with computers which will give you an insight into more structured ways to think
  • Develop computational thinking skills
  • Discover the pleasure of finding things out by exploring interesting problems through programs you write
ACADS Experience: What our students say
  • I could raise a question and stop the instructor where ever I felt like I wasn't able to understand things
  • It really felt like a real classroom and the environment was also very good.
  • The instructor was very patient throughout the course. He very well explained the graphics section and showed us some very interesting figures and patterns.
  • I had a great experience writing code during the sessions and after the sessions as well. It was well paced and very interactive.
  • Everything was great. It really helped also to have the videos to look back to.
Prerequisites

No prior computer or programming knowledge required. Familiarity with a computer keyboard is helpful. Make sure you have a laptop or computer to use during the course to practice programming along with a webcam and microphone.

Length: 6 Weeks
Effort: 1 hour live classroom sesssion + 3 programming sessions per week. If you put in more time and effort you will have more fun and be more successful.
Live Classroom Session: Sunday 10:00 AM EST (8:30 PM India Time) 60 minutes
Course Staff
Dr. Varghese John
Dr. Varghese John

Dr. Varghese John (VJ) is an experienced technologist with a scientific research background and a love for learning and teaching science, technology and mathematics. He has led large technology teams delivering innovative solutions to complex problems for leading financial service organizations. VJ is passionate about STEM education and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds enabling them to discover a love for learning and helping them achieve their educational goals.

Enrollment is Closed