to begin with, the guys at Kodu Game Lab learn to
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write the simplest codes, set properties for objects, and understand the basics of visual programming;
then they begin to learn the visual programming language Scratch;
and only then do they start working with the high-level programming language Python, write mods and change the world of the game "Minecraft" from the inside.
Such division is also necessary so that children do not lose interest in the lessons. If a child is immediately immersed in object-oriented programming, given a huge amount of difficult-to-perceive information and not selected for this an exciting form, it is unlikely that he will be interested in attending such lessons. But when all the material is mastered in stages, when children can, for example, develop their own computer games within the course, then they will be happy to practice and study the theory.
Robotics
At the courses at the Small Computer Academy, we teach children robotics, because soon robots will become an important part of our lives. Scientists predict that by about 2030 the number of robots and people will be equal. For example, the UN has already begun to develop documents on the rights of robots. And in Japan, people in restaurants are already served by robot waiters and robot cooks. That is, in the future, the field of robotics will turn into a huge industry that will require specialists who can design and program robots.
In addition, it has been proven that thanks to robotics, children begin to understand various natural sciences (mathematics or physics) better. Which, by the way, is also one of the reasons why the Academy's curriculum includes training in the world-famous LEGO robotics. After all, at TOP we always strive to ensure that the child can immediately use the skills acquired in the classroom.
LEGO robotics lessons are divided into several stages to make it easier for children to understand all the processes:
Stage 1: Robot design . Here, students equip robots with various sensors and write simple programs for them. For their first project, they can choose to either create a sumo wrestler robot that will fight another robot in a special ring, or create a flower robot that opens and closes its petals depending on the lighting, or they can even come up with something of their own.
Stage 2: programming robots. At this stage, children write more complex programs. For example, those that teach the robot to drive along a given trajectory and make decisions about which way to turn at intersections.
Stage 3: development of complex engineering projects . Here, students work not with one robot, but with an entire robotic system.
By the way, in 2018, the TOP Academy team reached the international final and entered the top 10 winners at the world championship in Costa Rica.
Web design
Web design is no less popular modern direction in the IT sphere. Having analyzed different job search sites, you will see that web designers are extremely popular IT specialists, who also earn very well.
Therefore, if your child decides to become a web designer in the future, the knowledge gained in the courses at TOP may be very useful to him. After all, here the kids learn to make business card belgium whatsapp number database sites, landing pages, multi-page sites dedicated to various topics, and then publish all this on the Internet and gradually fill it throughout the course of their studies.
We will also note another very important point. Children will learn to create websites using the principle “from simple to complex”. That is, first, the children will master simple website builders WIX, Canva and WordPress, where they will be able to choose any template they like for their project. And only then will they move on to studying more complex tools (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.), with the help of which they will create their own unique website.
What else do children learn at the Small Computer Academy? A brief overview of the program
Working with raster graphics
In addition to the above-mentioned disciplines, the students learn to work with photography and raster graphics. As final projects, they present various collages, photos with overlay effects, and make photomontages. The Academy even holds a competition for the best photo of a favorite teacher. Students take a photo of him and transform him into a pirate, space warrior, or superhero, and the best work is awarded a special prize. In addition, during classes, students create cartoons, animation, edit clips, and trailers.
then they begin to learn the visual programming language Scratch;
and only then do they start working with the high-level programming language Python, write mods and change the world of the game "Minecraft" from the inside.
Such division is also necessary so that children do not lose interest in the lessons. If a child is immediately immersed in object-oriented programming, given a huge amount of difficult-to-perceive information and not selected for this an exciting form, it is unlikely that he will be interested in attending such lessons. But when all the material is mastered in stages, when children can, for example, develop their own computer games within the course, then they will be happy to practice and study the theory.
Robotics
At the courses at the Small Computer Academy, we teach children robotics, because soon robots will become an important part of our lives. Scientists predict that by about 2030 the number of robots and people will be equal. For example, the UN has already begun to develop documents on the rights of robots. And in Japan, people in restaurants are already served by robot waiters and robot cooks. That is, in the future, the field of robotics will turn into a huge industry that will require specialists who can design and program robots.
In addition, it has been proven that thanks to robotics, children begin to understand various natural sciences (mathematics or physics) better. Which, by the way, is also one of the reasons why the Academy's curriculum includes training in the world-famous LEGO robotics. After all, at TOP we always strive to ensure that the child can immediately use the skills acquired in the classroom.
LEGO robotics lessons are divided into several stages to make it easier for children to understand all the processes:
Stage 1: Robot design . Here, students equip robots with various sensors and write simple programs for them. For their first project, they can choose to either create a sumo wrestler robot that will fight another robot in a special ring, or create a flower robot that opens and closes its petals depending on the lighting, or they can even come up with something of their own.
Stage 2: programming robots. At this stage, children write more complex programs. For example, those that teach the robot to drive along a given trajectory and make decisions about which way to turn at intersections.
Stage 3: development of complex engineering projects . Here, students work not with one robot, but with an entire robotic system.
By the way, in 2018, the TOP Academy team reached the international final and entered the top 10 winners at the world championship in Costa Rica.
Web design
Web design is no less popular modern direction in the IT sphere. Having analyzed different job search sites, you will see that web designers are extremely popular IT specialists, who also earn very well.
Therefore, if your child decides to become a web designer in the future, the knowledge gained in the courses at TOP may be very useful to him. After all, here the kids learn to make business card belgium whatsapp number database sites, landing pages, multi-page sites dedicated to various topics, and then publish all this on the Internet and gradually fill it throughout the course of their studies.
We will also note another very important point. Children will learn to create websites using the principle “from simple to complex”. That is, first, the children will master simple website builders WIX, Canva and WordPress, where they will be able to choose any template they like for their project. And only then will they move on to studying more complex tools (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.), with the help of which they will create their own unique website.
What else do children learn at the Small Computer Academy? A brief overview of the program
Working with raster graphics
In addition to the above-mentioned disciplines, the students learn to work with photography and raster graphics. As final projects, they present various collages, photos with overlay effects, and make photomontages. The Academy even holds a competition for the best photo of a favorite teacher. Students take a photo of him and transform him into a pirate, space warrior, or superhero, and the best work is awarded a special prize. In addition, during classes, students create cartoons, animation, edit clips, and trailers.