Learning

Required Resources

• For Elementary educators
  • Complete the “Getting Started” tutorial on the Scratch website
    • https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tutorial=getStarted
    • Helpful intro video (1:41): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssoRNCtmhVM
  • Choose two additional tutorials to complete on the tutorial page
• For middle and high school educators
  • These resources explore the Python programming language. This language is a great starting point for learning programming, and the skills can translate to other languages.
  • Choose one:
    • Complete the “Learn the Basics” tutorial on https://www.learnpython.org/
      • The test is not required
    • Complete the Get Started, Syntax, Comments, Variables, Data Types, Numbers, Casting, Strings, Booleans, Operators, and If..Else tutorials on https://www.w3schools.com/python/
  • Explore other advanced tutorials on either site
    • Datacamp.com and codeacademy.com are other resources for learning Python

Additional Resources

• Download Python
  • https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/Download
• Tutorials for Scratch
  • https://www.create-learn.us/blog/how-to-create-a-game-on-scratch/
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN_Zos7Fxac
• Tutorials for Python
  • Learn Python in one hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqtD5dpn9C8
  • Python full course for beginners (6 hours)
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uQrJ0TkZlc

Required Evidence

• For elementary educators, create a Scratch program that utilizes 2 sprites, sounds, movement, and an if-else block. Submit the link to this program. Note, the program must be shared for the link to work.
• For other educators, create a Python program that swaps two variables, where the user can input x and y.
  • Submit the code in a Notepad or Word file.

Evidence Review Criteria

• Criterion 1: Program is free of errors and issues.
• Criterion 2: Program runs successfully and meets goals.