Coding 101 using Python
Python FAQs
Q: I want to know more. How can I get in touch?
We will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have. Please feel free to call us at +44-75398-90926 or email us at learn@rivalearning.com or simply leave a message here.
Q: How many teachers would you have in a class?
We aim for 5 students per teacher to maximise learning through collaboration with peers and personal attention from the teacher.
Q: I get coding. What is Python?
Python is a text based programming language that is widely used today in the most successful tech companies such as Google, Netflix and Facebook. In fact, YouTube and Instagram have been written in Python.
While there are many other programming languages such as Java, C and C++, Python is probably the easiest to pick up and yet among the most powerful.
Q: What are the pre-requisites for the course?
Not much, apart from being curious. And oh, did we tell you that you really don't have to be a genius to learn how to code. Especially in Python.
Q: I already know C/C++/Java. Is this course relevant for me?
Absolutely. You will learn how to code in Python and appreciate how powerful it is. It's a great tool to have in your arsenal. Having said that, if you are already a Java/C/C++ expert, then you should really join our highly-tailored weekly Python classes, instead of our camps.
Q: Do you have a Java course?
Not yet and at the moment, it's not in the works either. That's not to say Java is not fun. Python, in our opinion, is superior in many ways and the language of choice.
Q: Do I need to know Scratch? I already know Scratch
Scratch is not a requirement, but if you already know Scratch, you will absolutely love Python and its power. A text based programming language such as Python is the logical next step from Scratch.
Q: Should I rather start with Scratch?
Different students have different learning styles. Scratch is a visual programming language designed to teach kids how to code, so it might be more suitable for you. Once you have learned Scratch, you can always move on to Python, which is used more widely and not just as an educational tool.
Camp Outline
Learning Python can be intense. We make it easier through a variety of unplugged exercises and we make it fun by building games and learning from each other through mini challenges.
Day 1: Introduction
Dance exercise to introduce Sequence
Python is cool - what is it capable of?
Python is good at Math, but what are strings?
Debug it !
'About me' project !! and 'About you'
Day 2: Conditionals
Create your own guessing game - bring it alive
Debug it !
Introducing the mini computer...
Day 3: Loops
Speed Test on the mini computer - the infinite loop !! Or not !
Day 4: Data structures and loops
Bringing it all together
Day 5: Build your own project
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