Microsoft Small Basics – Text-based coding
You may be wondering why your kids should learn to code? Coding is a fun way for your child to express their imagination, creativity, and logical thinking all at once! When they learn to code, they develop various skills, such as how to break down complex problems and solve them step by step, among others
If your child has done block-based coding before (e.g. Scratch), this course will help your child transition to text-based coding using Small Basic.
Small Basic combines a friendly environment with a very simple language and a rich and engaging set of libraries to make programs and games pop! Small Basic gives children the skills and confidence to tackle more complex programming languages such as Java and C#. In a matter of a few lines of code, your child will be well on their way to creating their very own game!
Please note: We are offering a BEGINNER and an INTERMEDIATE Small Basic course!
CLUB DETAILS
BEGINNER:
Dates: 19 – 22 January 2021
Course Duration: 4 days
Time: 9:00 – 10:30
Class Format: 1.5 hours per day
Club level: Beginner
Club size: Max 20 children
Age: 9+ (Because it is texted based coding, kids should be able to type confidently )
Cost: R350 (non-members) ● R300 (members)
Bookings: Tasneem – bookings@ctsc.org.za or 083 276 9508
Note: Participants should be comfortable using the keyboard – NO prior coding skills required
Requirements: Windows 7+ operating system (MS Small Basics works best on Windows)
Recommendation: Preferably kids should have two screens (but not compulsory)
INTERMEDIATE:
Dates: 19 – 22 January 2021
Club Duration: 4 days
Time: 14:30 – 16:00
Class Format: 1.5 hours per day
Club level: Intermediate
Club size: Max 20 children
Age: 9+ (Because it is texted based coding, kids should be able to type confidently)
Cost: R350 (non-members) ● R300 (members)
Bookings: Tasneem – bookings@ctsc.org.za or 083 276 9508
Note: Participants should be comfortable using the keyboard – NO prior coding skills required
Requirements: Windows 7+ operating system (MS Small Basics works best on Windows)
Recommendation: Preferably kids should have two screens (but not compulsory)