Computing & Game Design

Intro to Coding

Discover the power of programming with Scratch.

Create interactive projects, learn core concepts, and develop computer science skills.

Flexible formats

High‑interest elective, Summer & After‑school elective.

Standards Certificates

Fundamentals of Computer Science Standards

Target group

Middle School & High School students

Flexible schedule

Flexible duration

Up to 100 lessons, each up to 90 min

"YaizY helps students turn their passions into successful careers through innovative education pathways, courses, and teaching talent."

"YaizY helps students turn their passions into successful careers through innovative education pathways, courses, and teaching talent."

About Course

Discover the joy of coding with Scratch!

The course introduces students to the basics of programming via Scratch.

Students start the course with the fundamentals of working with sprites, costumes, and backdrops.

They continue by building knowledge of core programming concepts from sequencing and repetition to selection and variables.

They also practice different tools to strengthen the fundamentals of computer science skills.

Syllabus

Step-by-step to the Result

1

Basics of Computer Science

  • Computer settings;

  • Operating systems;

  • Cybersecurity basics;

  • Presentation Software.

2

Coding with Scratch

  • Sprites, costumes, backdrops;

  • Loops and events;

  • Coordinates and variables;

  • Dialogs and conditions.

3

More about Scratch coding

  • Drawing and music;

  • 3D-graphics in scratch;

  • Platformer games.

Final Project

Case-based Portfolio

"Intro to Coding" final project

Students create a design document, set the game's goal, and develop the game layout to create a scratch mini-game.

The final presentation will be held in the format of an exhibition of computer games.

Course results

Skill-up approach with YaizY Intended Learning Outcomes

Our courses based on Intended Learning Outcomes equip middle schoolers with key skills for their future.

Focused on essential knowledge, we improve their confidence and competence, preparing them for personal and professional success

Hard Skills

  • PC settings and operations;

  • Presentation Software;

  • Animating;

  • Spreadsheets.

Soft Skills

  • Problem-solving;

  • Analytical thinking;

  • Collaboration;

  • Teamwork;

  • Creative Thinking;

  • Attention to detail.

Mindset

  • Growth minset;

  • Innovative mindset

Certification Preparation

Unlock Students Success with Professional Certification

Unlock Students Success with Professional Certification

YaizY students explore “passion to profession” pathways to gain the knowledge and skills to obtain widely recognized industry-based certificates.

Each course is crafted to cover certificate competencies either partially or fully.

YaizY plans

Flexible approach
to solving unique challenges


Discover YaizY flexible plans featuring our integrated curriculum, platform, and live online teaching. For a personalized learning experience, please reach out to us.

Full YaizY-based

YaizY Full Access

  • YaizY teachers;

  • YaizY Curriculum;

  • Live online and asynchronous lessons;

  • YaizY interactive learning platform;

  • Onboarding & Support;

  • Seamless implementation.

High interest Elective

Summer / After School

from $6-$10 / student / lesson

Best Price

Curriculum & platform

  • Partner’ teachers;

  • YaizY Curriculum;

  • YaizY interactive learning platform;

  • Onboarding & Support.

High interest Elective

Summer / After School

from $2-$3 / student / lesson

Quick Launch

Asyncronous

  • YaizY Curriculum;

  • YaizY interactive learning platform;

  • Onboarding & Support.

High interest Elective

Summer / After School

from $2.5 / student / lesson

Contact with YaizY

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Tech Requirements

Fully web-based learning for a seamless implementation

Hardware & Internet Speed

  • Computer/laptop;

  • Webcamera;

  • Microphone;

  • Headphones;

  • Mouse;

  • Stable Internet connection from 30 Mbit/s/

Browser & Additional Software

  • Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge;

  • Web tools only: Scratch, Google Workspace.