Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Free Computer Science Courses for Little People +

MIT OpenCourseWare

OCW makes the materials used in MIT's subjects. For the FREE!!
http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

Scratch

Create animations, stories, and games. Then share with the world!
Scratch.mit.edu

Tech Rocket

Create a Tech Rocket Account and access tech courses like Python, JavaScript, and Hour of Code designed for kids and teens ages 10 to 18. So far my children have enjoyed taking courses in Minecraft.

https://www.techrocket.com



Stencil

We are learning how to create video games using Stencyl.
https://www.udemy.com/create-video-games-with-stencyl-beginners/

FYI Stencyl is the fastest and easiest way to create video games without code. Download free at
http://stencyl.com/features/


Java 

This is a beginners course in Java computer programming language.
https://www.udemy.com/java-the-beginners-series/

Ruby

Learn the Basics of Programming with Ruby programming language used for all kinds of programs like desktop applications and websites.
http://www.hackety.com

Code

Learn to code with fun and simple exercises that feel like games at Code Academy!
https://www.codecademy.com

Learn to code by playing a fun game.
http://codecombat.com




Another awesome coding site at www.crunchzilla.com/code-monster


20 hour courses for computer science!
https://studio.code.org

Learn to build websites, apps, and games with free trial at https://www.codeavengers.com

Khan Academy has lots of free math courses and so much more! My 8 year old son did an animation class!
https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming

Tinker courses aren't free, but we chose the subscription because it was way cool and affordable....well the children won me over with talks of needing mods and changing skins on Minecraft.  Then Jaice said, "You're the coolest mom ever!" :)  Some activities on the site are free... Tinker uses interlocking blocks of code to make coding accessible to beginners. https://www.tynker.com






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