Have you ever wished you knew how to program, but had no idea where to start from? This course will teach you how to program in Scratch, an easy to use visual programming language. More importantly, it will introduce you to the fundamental principles of computing and it will help you think like a software engineer.
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Universidad de Edimburgo
Universidad ORT Uruguay
Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming
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Resultados profesionales del estudiante
36%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
29%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
Certificado para compartir
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Fechas límite flexibles
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Nivel principiante
Aprox. 12 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Chino (simplificado), Italiano, Vietnamita, Coreano, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Turco (Turkish), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
Habilidades que obtendrás
Computer ProgrammingAlgorithmsProgramming LanguageScratch (Programming Language)
Resultados profesionales del estudiante
36%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
29%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100 % en línea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Fechas límite flexibles
Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.
Nivel principiante
Aprox. 12 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Chino (simplificado), Italiano, Vietnamita, Coreano, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Turco (Turkish), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
ofrecido por
Universidad de Edimburgo
Since 1583 the University of Edinburgh has been at the forefront of innovation in education and research. Ranked 20th in the world, we have been an international leader in online learning since our first online degree launched in 2005. As part of our commitment to making learning accessible to all, we offer free courses in a variety of subjects including philosophy, health, animal welfare and STEM courses, all designed to build the skills of the global community.
Universidad ORT Uruguay
------------English: Universidad ORT Uruguay is an innovative university with a focus on science, technology, management, design, and education. Member of World ORT, it was established in Uruguay as a private non-profit educational organization in 1942. With more than 11,000 students, increasing numbers of joint projects with industry and research production, ORT is one of the largest non-governmental universities in the country. ORT contributes to the strengthening of the national entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem, and has pioneered the introduction of new study programmes and education technologies in Uruguay. ------------Spanish: Universidad ORT Uruguay es una universidad innovadora con foco en ciencia, tecnología, administración, diseño y educación. Miembro de World ORT, se estableció en Uruguay como una organización educativa privada sin fines de lucro en 1942. Con más de 11.000 alumnos, un creciente número de proyectos conjuntos con la industria y producción de investigación, es una de las más grandes universidades no estatales del país. ORT contribuye al fortalecimiento del ecosistema nacional de innovación y emprendedurismo y ha sido pionera en la introducción de nuevos programas de estudio y tecnologías educativas en el Uruguay.
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
3 horas para completar
Your First Computer Program
In this unit you’ll create your very first computer program! You’ll be introduced to basic programming concepts and you’ll familiarise yourself with Scratch.
3 horas para completar
19 videos (Total 65 minutos), 6 lecturas, 1 cuestionario
19 videos
About the Course2m
Algorithms and Sequence2m
Representation of Algorithms2m
Precision and Assumptions4m
Introduction to Scratch2m
Options for Using Scratch1m
Programming in Scratch5m
Selection 2m
Selection in Scratch3m
Conditions within Selection1m
Iteration: Infinite Loops3m
Balloon Party! Changing the Looks of our Sprites5m
Modifying Programs in Scratch 2m
Blow the Clouds Away! 4m
A Movie with Two Characters3m
Summary35s
Interview with an Informatics Researcher8m
Interview with an Audiovisual Producer (Spanish with English subtitles)7m
6 lecturas
Syllabus10m
Course Logistics10m
How to use the Discussion Forums10m
Course Team10m
Copyright10m
Resources for Unit 110m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Quiz 130m
2 horas para completar
Code Gone Loopy!
In this unit you’ll keep working with control structures, you’ll find out how to use events in your programs and how to incorporate visual and sound effects in Scratch. You’ll also start thinking about the requirements and the design of your program.
2 horas para completar
19 videos (Total 79 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
19 videos
Count-controlled Loops1m
Condition-controlled Loops2m
Recreating a Tune 2m
Music Video3m
Drawing Squares 4m
Birthday Card - Butterfly Behaviour5m
Birthday Card - Cake Behaviour 3m
Birthday Card - Extend with If-then-else 3m
Birthday Card - Extend with Sounds2m
Face Effects with Event-driven Programming 5m
Software Design 3m
Cut the Fruit! 6m
Software Requirements3m
Helicopter Game Design3m
Helicopter Game Implementation7m
Summary59s
Interview with a Software Engineer (Spanish with English subtitles)7m
Interview with an Architect9m
1 lectura
Resources for Unit 210m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Quiz 230m
3 horas para completar
Remixing Games
In this unit you’ll have a go at modifying and extending existing games to create new versions. You’ll also learn about software engineering practices for testing and documenting your programs.
3 horas para completar
11 videos (Total 63 minutos), 2 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios
11 videos
Helicopter Game Extension with Variables7m
Analysing the Pong Game4m
Modifying Pong with Complex Conditions6m
Modifying Pong into Pizza Pong 9m
Modifying Pong into a Penalty Shootout Game6m
Guess the Number! 8m
A Flower Garden with Nested Loops4m
Summary 35s
Interview on Football-playing Robots8m
Interview with a Biotechnologist (Spanish with English subtitles)5m
2 lecturas
Resources for Unit 310m
How-to guide for peer-reviewed projects10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Quiz 330m
2 horas para completar
Reusing Your Code
In this unit you’ll be introduced to procedures and cloning in Scratch, and you’ll apply these ideas to reuse your code.
2 horas para completar
11 videos (Total 61 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
11 videos
Catch the Mouse with Procedures9m
Generalising a Program for Drawing Squares7m
Staircase3m
Hunting Ghosts with Cloning6m
Fireworks6m
A Modular Program for Bursting Bubbles5m
Wave5m
Summary48s
Interview on Entrepreneurship and Programming (Spanish with English subtitles)9m
Interview with a Jewelry Designer5m
1 lectura
Resources for Unit 410m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Quiz 430m
Reseñas
Principales reseñas sobre CODE YOURSELF! AN INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
por ED4 de abr. de 2016
the course is what the name says it is, an introduction to programming, great course for any code beginner. Lecturer is doing amazing job and keeping the lectures interesting, easy and understandable.
por MT3 de jun. de 2020
for a total beginner in coding, this course was the perfect start! It was easy to understand, and easy to program (coding wit already?) Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful way to learn!
por MS3 de jun. de 2020
This course is really helpful .Content is amazing and so much useful.anybody who wants to learn programming as a beginner should try this course first .Thank you for making my Lockdown so productive.
por KD19 de sep. de 2015
I love the way this course is designed! It's a really wonderful breath of fresh air. Scratch is a wonderful tool for understanding programming before jumping into courses in programming languages.
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