Key Course Highlights:
- 24 Weeks, 48 Sessions (60 mins each): Structured learning for consistent progress.
- 100% Free Tools: No hidden costs, only accessible online resources.
- Hands-on, Project-Based Learning: Ensures practical skill development and deeper comprehension.
- Focus on Digital Responsibility: Instills critical thinking about technology's impact.
- Future-Ready Skills: Prepares students for an increasingly digital future, covering concepts beyond traditional coding.
Equip your teen with the vital IT skills and digital intelligence needed to thrive academically and professionally in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Course Overview:
Unlock the power of technology for your child with "Mastering Tech: Computer Science & Digital Literacy for Teens." This comprehensive 24-week online program, specifically designed for students in Grades 6-9 (ages 11-14), goes beyond basic computer skills to build a deep understanding of the digital world.
Our project-based curriculum, utilizing free and accessible tools like Google Workspace, Scratch, and online simulators, is structured into eight engaging modules:
- Foundations of Computing: Explore the core components of computers and their functions.
- Digital Citizenship & Online Safety: Learn to navigate the internet responsibly, understanding privacy, cybersecurity, and ethical online behavior.
- Computational Thinking: Develop essential problem-solving skills like algorithms, decomposition, and logical reasoning.
- Visual Programming & Game Design (Scratch): Dive into hands-on coding, creating interactive stories and games.
- Networking & Web Basics: Understand how the internet works, from network fundamentals to basic webpage structures.
- Digital Content Creation & Data Literacy: Master creating compelling digital media and interpreting data through spreadsheets and visualizations.
- Introduction to AI & Future Technologies: Get an exciting glimpse into Artificial Intelligence, machine learning concepts, and emerging tech trends like VR/AR and IoT, alongside their ethical implications.
- Capstone Project & Digital Innovation: Apply all learned skills to a meaningful "Digital Impact Project," fostering creativity and showcasing practical application.