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09/07/2024 Class
This week we added onto improving the coders basic Python knowledge by learning variables, data structures, conditional statements, and user input. We taught them the basics of all these concepts and then had them try to do their own examples. They showed major improvement this class and have covered the basics of Python. We can’t
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8/24/2024 Class
In today’s class, we started learning the fundamentals of Python! To start off, we learned about variables and how they store data. Then, we discussed different data types that variables can hold including strings, integers, floats, and booleans. Tanush then explained the importance of having comments in our code to make it more easy to
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08/17/2024 First Class
Today was our first class! In today’s class, we focused on getting to know each other better through a variety of icebreaker games. To start, we created name tags and shared fun facts about ourselves. Next, we played a game where we would try to remember everyone’s names. Finally, we ended off by playing a
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615 Coders Summer Camp 2024
We had our second summer camp and it was a huge success! Twenty kids attended our camp to learn how to program in Python using Micro: Bits. They learned how to create a digital dice, magic 8 ball, rock, paper, and scissors game. Our summer camp was on July 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM to
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07/13/24 Camp Prep Class
This week in summer, we prepared for the summer camp by going over programs and concepts we learned in the 2023-2024 school year. The coders grouped into teams of two and chose a project to teach at the camp. The projects they chose were the dice, magic eight ball, and the game rock, paper, scissors.
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2024 End of Year Party! 🥳
Thank you everyone for such a great year! Our coders spent the whole year learning the basics of Python using Micro: Bits and were able to display what they had learned to their parents. It was amazing watching them learn this new language and expand on it once they grasped the concept. They struggled more
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4/20/2024
This week was the last for the kids in our class as they wrapped up their final projects for Shark Tank! They put the finishing touches on their presentations, refining their pitches and preparing to show the parents and family. Amidst the excitement of showcasing their innovative ideas, they also managed to plan a spectacular
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4/13/2024
This week the kids in our class have been busy planning our end-of-the-year party! They found the perfect venue, wrote fun invitations for parents and family, and planned out delicious food and colorful decorations. They also worked hard on their final projects, coding and creating with excitement. It’s been a week full of teamwork, creativity,
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4/6/2024
This week, we started our final projects, which involve coding our own projects in groups. Each group is making their project unique, adding their own creative touches and ideas. Alongside that, we also began the exciting task of planning our end-of-the-year party. It’s a busy but thrilling time as we wrap up the year!
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3/23/24
This week, we dove into programming with Microbits and LEDs, and it was incredibly fun! We learned how to create a Rock, Paper, Scissors game from scratch. First, we designed special images for each character—rock, paper, and scissors—using the Microbits’ LEDs. Seeing our designs light up was really exciting! Then, we coded a shake program
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