{"id":1730,"date":"2025-06-13T09:32:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cpe\/?page_id=1730"},"modified":"2025-07-11T10:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T14:00:24","slug":"scratch-programming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cpe\/scratch-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"Scratch Programming Short Course"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h2>Scratch Programming<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Scratch-1080-x-1080-px.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Analytical Instrumentation Workshop&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Scratch (1080 x 1080 px)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Context and Background<\/h3>\n<p>This introductory course provides a fun and engaging entry point into the world of coding using Scratch, a visual programming language developed by MIT. Designed for beginners with no prior programming experience, the course teaches the fundamentals of coding through interactive projects, animations, and simple games. Participants will learn key programming concepts such as sequences, loops, conditionals, and variables, while developing problem-solving and creative thinking skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to create their own interactive stories and projects, laying the foundation for future exploration in computer science.<\/p>\n<h3>Learning Outcomes for the Course<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of this course, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Access and navigate online resources independently<\/li>\n<li>Create and manage their own Scratch account<\/li>\n<li>Understand and use the Scratch programming interface effectively<\/li>\n<li>Build simple, interactive programs using event-driven logic<\/li>\n<li>Design custom characters (sprites) and backgrounds using the Paint Editor<\/li>\n<li>Apply core programming concepts like sequencing, selection, and repetition<\/li>\n<li>Organize and reuse blocks of code for efficient programming<\/li>\n<li>Create animations, games, and interactive stories<\/li>\n<li>Complete a final project that demonstrates their understanding of Scratch programming<strong style=\"color: #333333;font-size: 15px\"><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key Take-Aways<\/h3>\n<p>Key Practical Takeaways of This Course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover how creative and engaging coding can be, even for beginners<\/li>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience with a visual programming platform<\/li>\n<li>Turn ideas into interactive projects using animation and design<\/li>\n<li>Explore digital storytelling through code<\/li>\n<li>Build confidence in problem-solving and logical thinking<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key Topics<\/h3>\n<p>Key Topics of This Course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>My First Program<\/li>\n<li>Extensions<\/li>\n<li>Animations<\/li>\n<li>Games<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Patterns<\/li>\n<li>Swap Two Integers<\/li>\n<li>Stopwatch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pricing Information<\/h3>\n<p>Workshop Fee: TT$2,000<\/p>\n<p>Online payment option (bank charges of 2.5% applies).<\/p>\n<h3>When and Where<\/h3>\n<p>The workshop will be hosted by the School of Educaton, Faculty of Humanities and Education, The University of the West Indies.<\/p>\n<h3>The course will follow the schedule below:<\/h3>\n<p>Dates: July 21 \u2013 August 7, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Times: 9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM, Monday &#8211; Thursday<\/p>\n<p>Orientation to be held on July 21 9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>School of Education Computer Lab, The UWI St. Augustine Campus<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate to contact the CPE Team at sta-cpe@uwi.edu, or visit sta.uwi.edu\/cpe for registration details or complete the registration form using the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/uwi.jotform.com\/243168525746060\" title=\"https:\/\/uwi.jotform.com\/243168525746060\" data-outlook-id=\"0362cd39-7d2c-4bfb-9703-06b894c22065\">https:\/\/uwi.jotform.com\/243168525746060<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwi.jotform.com\/243168525746060\" title=\"https:\/\/uwi.jotform.com\/243168525746060\" data-outlook-id=\"0362cd39-7d2c-4bfb-9703-06b894c22065\"><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scratch Programming&nbsp; Context and Background This introductory course provides a fun and engaging entry point into the world of coding using Scratch, a visual programming language developed by MIT. 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