Digital Heroes program

For ages 8-10, this course introduces computer basics, block programming, and digital citizenship using Calliope Mini. Students learn essential skills like loops, teamwork, and online safety.

Key Outcomes:

• Build programming and computer skills.

• Develop problem-solving and presentation abilities.

• Prepare for advanced courses like Digital Heroes.

The course ends with a Demo Day, where students showcase their projects and celebrate their achievements.

The Digital Heroes course is for students aged 8-11 with block coding experience. It focuses on advancing programming skills using Scratch, where students create an animated story or game. The course covers programming concepts like loops, conditions, and variables, while fostering creativity through design.

Students also develop soft skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, alongside digital citizenship, including online safety and privacy. The course ends with a Demo Day where students showcase their projects. Afterward, they are ready to progress to the Digital Super Heroes course, learning Python.

The Digital Super Heroes course is for students aged 9-12 with a strong foundation in block coding and some experience in text-based programming. The course introduces Python, a beginner-friendly text-based language, and helps students transition from block programming using Edublocks.

Students will strengthen their programming skills by creating projects with Python, exploring libraries like Turtle and Pygame, and enhancing their creativity and problem-solving abilities. The course also covers digital citizenship, online safety, and soft skills like teamwork and communication.

The course concludes with a Demo Day where students showcase their projects. After completing the course, students are ready to continue learning Python independently on online platforms.