Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.
I know that I cannot be the only person to say that as a 1980 something student in computer lab, I could never have imagined the influence that computers would have in our modern lives. Man oh man. Honestly, I'm still a novice. It doesn't help that the technology is always changing. You know who doesn't seem to get rattled about all of the tech? Our children. I am amazed that my 15 year old can noodle around with a random computer program, app, software, etc., and have it figured out in a snap. That's a good thing too, since programming skills are in high demand in the job market. Of course, there's more to learning technology than goofing around with an app or two. Where do students acquire the skills they need to become proficient in something like, coding for example? There are good programs available, and we had the opportunity to use one this month. Homeschool Code Academy provided us with a 10 month subscription to their Python for Beginners: Learn Coding at Home course to use and review. Let me tell you about it.
This course is perfect for those that have no experience with coding. Suitable ages are middle school to high school age. The lessons are self paced. If your student is a quick study, you might complete everything in one semester, or if you need more time, you might make it a full year class. Students learn with short video lessons that walk them through all of the components of coding, with easy to follow, step by step instructions. After following along with the teacher, they will complete small tasks or challenges.
Matt Bohn is the video instructor. Our subscription is for one student, and my 15 year old volunteered to be the primary user. I sit in to get an overview. Older students like mine will need minimal to no parent help. We have liked his teaching a lot. He goes very slow, explaining in good detail, which is great for us. Of course, since the classes are video based, you can re-watch lessons as needed, but we find his pace great.
What you'll learn in this course:
IntroductionHardware and SoftwareWorking with OutputWorking with Variables and Keyboard InputDoing Math with PythonLists and TuplesTurtle GraphicsWriting Programs That Make DecisionsLoops-Writing Code that repeats and CountsRe-using Code with FunctionsGetting Unpredictable with Random NumbersSpace Game Code Along ProjectConclusion
Each of the above titles is basically a chapter, with a number of assignments to work through before moving on to the next. As you work, the course automatically checks each off as you complete it, keeping track of your progress.
You'll be able to track progress and what comes next on your sidebar.
Students are walked through every step in this course.
There are many little challenges to complete throughout the course.
My daughter has a limited interest in coding, and I don't expect to see her doing a lot with it as far as careers go. She does like to dabble in it here and there though, and she has nothing but good things to say about this course and instructor Matt Bohn. She loved that he goes through each topic slowly and thoroughly. Interestingly enough, my husband has overheard us in our lessons, and expressed a desire to check out the class himself. I hope you will too!
Python for Beginners
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