The Scratch Academy - Entry Level Computer Programming

Name: The Scratch Academy - Entry Level Computer Programming
Rating: 4.5 (22 reviews)

Give your yourself a head start - learn to code by starting with the basics!

Created byBenjamin East

Last updated 4/2022

English

What you'll learn

Create all types of 2D games including shooter, puzzle, animations, and much more.
Gain the skills necessary to create anything you can imagine on Scratch
Make it easier to learn more advanced languages in the future
Get your projects noticed as soon as you publish them
Discover a new way to unleash your creativity

Course content

8 sections • 26 lectures • 1h 52m total length

Hey I'm Ben! This is how you know if this course is for you0:59
This is a one minute video where I tell you why I care about your progress
What can be created on Scratch?8:32
Just a few of the awesome projects I have created using Scratch, you will soon be able to create these yourself!
What value will this course provide?1:17
I will teach you various parts of the Scratch editor. That's not the end.

The types of controls simplified!16:01
Yes. This is the part you have been waiting for!
How to create your own scripts.3:36
Yay! Let's learn how to code the easy way!
This is how you know what you can put together.10:08
Some things just don't match, this is how you know.
I want our kitty to move, so let’s make it move!3:15
He has been sitting still every since you created him, lets change that!
Our cat has to tell us something, let’s help it speak!3:49
Meow! What is the kitty telling us? Make him speak to find out!
We made a cat, so we have to feed it!16:31
Would you want to go with out food? Noo, feed the kitty!

Are you ready for more advanced Scratching?
What can you do with your new skills?2:35
Lets open up our minds to a whole new world, a limitless world!
What to do next!1:21
In case you need help getting started, here is a small "Get Up and Go" guide!
I want to see what you can make!1:17
When you create something awesome with Scratch, feel free to share it with me! Also, I want to see how much these tutorials are helping so tell me how long you have been using Scratch.
When you understand this, you are a true Scratch Expert!0:19
Awesome, you are now building great projects. When you understand how this works you are a True expert!

Requirements

You will need access to the Scratch editor + - I will guide you through download and installation.
Have an open mind and be ready to have fun while learning!

Description

The Mission:
This is the first time in history you can truly express yourself to thousands of others. The goal of this course is to turn you into an innovator. I will give them the tools necessary to put what is on their mind on the screen.

How?
The Scratch programming software was developed by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has proven to be very effective for entry-level programmers. We will start by learning about the user interface. You will quickly build the confidence needed to start creating games by yourself!

When?

Now! You will go from loving and playing video games to loving and creating them! If you become a proficient programmer now they will create amazing things in the future! Technology will improve, let you improve with it.

Never Stop Learning!
I am always improving on this course! I add, revise, and optimize content constantly. To keep you updated, I make regular announcements on the awesome innovations I find on Scratch.

Score!

You will have the ability to share your game with thousands of other like-minded individuals. Scratch is a community of people that are always looking to improve! If you enjoy building things, they will enjoy this community. This is the future.

I am excited to get started, see you soon!

Who this course is for:

Anyone can learn how to program a computer by using this course.
Anyone new to programming and computer design.
Anyone who is ready to unleash their creativity!

The Scratch Academy - Entry Level Computer Programming

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Who will be teaching this course?3 lectures • 11min

Here’s what you will take away from this course!4 lectures • 6min

[Important] You Have to Install Before Use!3 lectures • 4min

Knowing How to use Scratch helps, here’s how!3 lectures • 18min

Did you know I could make programming this simple?6 lectures • 53min

Okay the kitty is saved, now let’s save our game!1 lecture • 3min

Let's Share our Game with the World!2 lectures • 11min

Congratz! You are now an Advanced Scratcher!!!!4 lectures • 6min

Requirements

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