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Getting Started with Coding: Essentials Course

Start small, think big – coding for beginners who want to make their mark in the digital world. 

(GETSTART-CODING.AE1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-514-5
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About This Course

“Getting Started with Coding” is your hands-on guide to stepping into the coding field with confidence. Packed with interactive exercises, from creating animated chats in Scratch to coding gadgets that measure temperature, this course walks you through the coding essentials. You’ll learn how to brainstorm ideas, design flowcharts, fix errors, and even share your programs with the world.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Understand the building blocks of programming. 
  • Learn how to tackle challenges step-by-step using code. 
  • Map out coding processes visually to plan projects. 
  • Get comfortable with using Scratch to create fun animations and games. 
  • Learn how to navigate and use coding tools effectively. 
  • Identify and fix errors in your code. 
  • Plan and build coding projects from start to finish. 
  • Challenge your coding skills by taking up interactive projects.
  • Understand how to store and use data in your code. 

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1

Introduction

  • About This Course
  • What’s New In The Second Edition
  • About You
  • About The Icons
2

Project 1: Get Started

  • Coding Quickstart
  • Flowcharting
  • Picking A Language
  • Using A Dashboard (Ide)
  • Setting Up Your Account In Scratch
  • Getting Around In Scratch
  • Using The Code Tab In Scratch
  • Getting Around In Makecode
  • Using The Code Toolbox In Makecode
  • Fixing Errors
  • Getting Help
3

Project 2: Jungle Chat

  • Brainstorm
  • Flowchart
  • Start A New Project
  • Add A Backdrop
  • Add Animal Sprites
  • Add Text-To-Speech Commands
  • Code The Monkey To Run When Clicked
  • Code The Monkey To Ask The User's Name
  • Make And Give The Greeting
  • Code The Monkey To Play A Sound
  • Code The Snake To Play A Sound You Record
  • Code The Toucan To Play A Sound From The Sound Library
  • Enhance Your Scene
  • Save, Test, And Debug Your Program
  • Share Your Program With The World
  • Big Ideas In The Project
4

Project 3: Freeze The Pops

  • Brainstorm
  • Flowchart
  • Start A New Project
  • Make A Variable
  • Code Button A To Measure And Show The Temperature
  • Continue Coding Button A To Show If The Pops Are Frozen
  • Save, Test, And Debug Your Program
  • Transfer Your Program To The Micro:Bit
  • Put Your Micro:Bit In The Freezer
  • Enhance Your Gadget
  • Big Ideas In The Project
5

Project 4: Jellyfish Jumble

  • Brainstorm
  • Flowcharts
  • Start A New Project
  • Add A Backdrop
  • Add A Jellyfish Sprite And Custom Costumes
  • Make A Mr. Jelly Sprite And A Fake Sprite
  • Code The Green Flag Blocks
  • Code The Faker Clones To Swish
  • Code Mr. Jelly To Know He’S Been Found
  • Enhance Your Scene
  • Save, Test, And Debug Your Program
  • Share Your Program With The World
  • Big Ideas In The Project
6

Project 5: Card War

  • Brainstorm
  • Flowcharts
  • Start A New Project
  • Make A Variable
  • Code On Shake To Make And Send Your Number
  • Code An On Radio Received Block To Identify A Winner
  • Save, Test, And Debug Your Program
  • Transfer Your Program To The Micro:Bit
  • Enhance Your Gadget
  • Big Ideas In The Project
7

Project 6: Avoid The Asteroids

  • Brainstorm
  • Flowcharts
  • Start A New Project
  • Add Three Backdrops
  • Add A Robot Sprite
  • Add An Asteroid Sprite
  • Make Dents And TimerVariables
  • Add Background Music From The Sound Library
  • Code The Green Flag Blocks
  • Build Your Asteroid Field
  • Code Key Control Of The Robot
  • Enhance Your Scene
  • Save, Test, And Debug Your Program
  • Share Your Program With The World
  • Big Ideas In The Project
8

Project 7: Get Fancy

  • Programming Your Own Ideas
  • Getting Your Scratch Programs Into The World
  • Making Your Gadgets Real
  • Upping Your Game
  • Souping Up User Interfaces In Scratch
  • Next Steps

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Starting a career in coding begins with learning coding fundamentals, which this course covers. By building your coding foundation, practicing with small projects, and gradually exploring advanced topics, you can open doors to various tech-related roles.

Scratch is an excellent starting point for beginners because it’s visual, interactive, and fun. This course uses Scratch to introduce coding concepts, making it easy to understand for anyone with no prior experience.

This Beginner coding course is perfect for anyone curious about coding – whether you’re a complete beginner, a hobbyist, or a young learner wanting to explore technology.

You’ll primarily learn Scratch language and MakeCode program, which are block-based programming environments designed to help beginners grasp coding concepts easily. These languages are great starting points.

Learning to code boosts problem-solving skills, creativity, and logical thinking. It opens up new career opportunities and allows you to create your own apps, games, and projects.

Yes! This Programming for Beginners course is designed to be beginner-friendly and is suitable for children and teens who want to learn coding in a fun and engaging way. 

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