Grades 6-9 | 48 Sessions | 6 Months - 2 Classes Per Week
Equip your teen to master the digital world! This comprehensive course blends Computer Science fundamentals, essential Digital Literacy, and crucial online safety skills. Students will explore how technology works, learn basic coding (Scratch), create digital content, understand cybersecurity, and get an exciting introduction to AI for kids, building confidence and future-ready STEM skills.
Equip your teen to master the digital world! This comprehensive course blends Computer Science fundamentals, essential Digital Literacy, and crucial online safety skills. Students will explore how technology works, learn basic coding (Scratch), create digital content, understand cybersecurity, and get an exciting introduction to AI for kids, building confidence and future-ready STEM skills.
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.
Course Curriculum
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- Week 1.1: Welcome to the Digital World! Unlimited
- Week 1.2: Digital Citizenship & Online Safety Unlimited
- Week 2.1: Inside the Box: Computer Components Unlimited
- Week 2.2: Input & Output Devices Unlimited
- Week 3.1: Software: The Brains of the Machine Unlimited
- Week 3.2: Navigating Operating Systems & File Management Unlimited
- Module Project : “My Digital World Handbook” Unlimited
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- Week 4.1: Decomposing Problems Unlimited
- Week 4.2: Patterns & Abstraction Unlimited
- Week 5.1: What is an Algorithm? Unlimited
- Week 5.2: Visualizing Algorithms: Flowcharts Unlimited
- Week 6.1: Sequencing & Commands Unlimited
- Week 6.2: Loops & Conditionals: Repeating Actions & Making Decisions Unlimited
- Module Project : “Algorithm & Flowchart Challenge” Unlimited
- Week 7.1: Getting Started with Scratch Environment Unlimited
- Week 7.2: Interactive Stories with Scratch Unlimited
- Week 8.1: Controlling Sprites: Movement & Sensing Unlimited
- Week 8.2: Variables: Storing Information in Games Unlimited
- Week 9.1: Conditionals & Logic in Games Unlimited
- Week 9.2: Debugging & Iterative Design Unlimited
- Module Project : “My Mini-Game in Scratch” Unlimited
- Week 13.1: Pixel Art & Image Basics Unlimited
- Week 13.2: Effective Presentations Unlimited
- Week 14.1: Understanding Digital Audio Unlimited
- Week 14.2: Introduction to Digital Video Storytelling Unlimited
- Week 15.1: What is Data? Organizing & Categorizing Unlimited
- Week 15.2: Spreadsheets: Basic Functions & Analysis Unlimited
- Module Project : “Digital Story with Data Visualization” Unlimited
- Week 19.1: Defining Artificial Intelligence (Simplified) Unlimited
- Week 19.2: Machine Learning Basics (Conceptual) Unlimited
- Week 20.1: AI Applications in the Real World Unlimited
- Week 20.2: Bias in AI & Ethical Considerations Unlimited
- Week 21.1: Introduction to VR/AR & Immersive Technologies Unlimited
- Week 21.2: Internet of Things (IoT) & Smart Environments Unlimited
- Module Project : “AI for Good Concept” Unlimited