All of the classes below are online live, interactive and engaging. All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Introduction to Programming (Using Minecraft Blocks Language)
Description: Introduce your students to programming and computer science concepts in a fun and exciting way! Students will use Microsoft's block coding within Minecraft: Education Edition to learn essential coding concepts, including variables, basic loops and conditional logic and apply these concepts to create interactive games, solve puzzles and collaborate with other students to overcome challenges! Students will complete projects ranging from programming an assistant to complete basic tasks, modifying the world around them with code, to working as a team to find hidden treasure they can't see! Microsoft's code blocks is a block based programming language (similar to Scratch) that uses different colored and shaped blocks that connect together in specific order to allow beginners to learn and explore coding concepts without having to worry about typing keywords.
All projects and activities are designed to allow students to apply their newly found knowledge, use their creativity while learning coding and have fun exploring! This class provides a strong foundation for your student’s coding skills and also helping build other important life skills such as like creative problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and methodical thinking.
This class is intended for students who are beginners and have limited or no prior basic coding experience. During class, students will use a Minecraft: Education Edition account provided by Ellipsis Academy to join other students in an exciting Minecraft coding world. Students will have opportunities to work in both a virtual classroom environment as well as sandbox world to put their knowledge to the test and explore new ideas! You can look at some sample lessons HERE.
Prerequisite:
Recommended age: 7+
Coach: Cameron K
Fee: $275
Max number of students: 8
Introduction to Programming Class Enrollment
When: Oct 2 – Nov 13, 2022 (Every Sunday from 10am – 11:15am PST)
Coach: Cameron K
ENROLL (1 seat left)
Description: Introduce your students to programming and computer science concepts in a fun and exciting way! Students will use Microsoft's block coding within Minecraft: Education Edition to learn essential coding concepts, including variables, basic loops and conditional logic and apply these concepts to create interactive games, solve puzzles and collaborate with other students to overcome challenges! Students will complete projects ranging from programming an assistant to complete basic tasks, modifying the world around them with code, to working as a team to find hidden treasure they can't see! Microsoft's code blocks is a block based programming language (similar to Scratch) that uses different colored and shaped blocks that connect together in specific order to allow beginners to learn and explore coding concepts without having to worry about typing keywords.
All projects and activities are designed to allow students to apply their newly found knowledge, use their creativity while learning coding and have fun exploring! This class provides a strong foundation for your student’s coding skills and also helping build other important life skills such as like creative problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and methodical thinking.
This class is intended for students who are beginners and have limited or no prior basic coding experience. During class, students will use a Minecraft: Education Edition account provided by Ellipsis Academy to join other students in an exciting Minecraft coding world. Students will have opportunities to work in both a virtual classroom environment as well as sandbox world to put their knowledge to the test and explore new ideas! You can look at some sample lessons HERE.
Prerequisite:
- Students are required to have a PC/MAC desktop or laptop computer with good internet connection.
- Students should be familiar in using a mouse and keyboard
Recommended age: 7+
Coach: Cameron K
Fee: $275
Max number of students: 8
Introduction to Programming Class Enrollment
When: Oct 2 – Nov 13, 2022 (Every Sunday from 10am – 11:15am PST)
Coach: Cameron K
ENROLL (1 seat left)
Ellipsis Tech - Python 1
Description: This class introduces students to computer science concepts and coding using the Python language. Python is a real world, general purpose programming language with extensive set of available libraries that can be used to develop just about anything from web applications to Artificial Intelligence. Python is widely used professionally and it's ease of use makes it a perfect language for beginners. In each session students have the opportunity to apply core programming concepts by developing fun projects. This class is hands on and students learn by designing, developing and testing fun and engaging projects. This is a live and interactive online class.
Prerequisite:
- Students are required to have a good understanding of basic computing and programming concepts (input/output, loops, conditional logic). Prior experience in visual programming languages such as Scratch is ideal.
- Students are required to be well versed in typing.
- Students are required to have a PC/MAC desktop or laptop computer with good internet connection.
Fee: $295
Max number of students: 8
Python 1 Class Enrollment
When: Sep 26 - Nov 7, 2022 (every Monday from 5pm – 6:15pm PST)
Coach: Oleg I
ENROLL (2 seats left)
When: Oct 1 – Nov 12, 2022 (Every Saturday from 11am – 12:15am PST)
Coach: Cameron K
ENROLL
Ellipsis Tech - Java 1
Description: This class introduces students to computer science concepts and coding using the Java language. This class builds a strong foundation and helps prepare students to be ready to take and excel in AP Computer Science class in school. This class is hands on, and students learn by designing, developing and testing fun and engaging projects. This is a live and interactive online class. We will be using the BlueJ Java development environment (free to download).
Prerequisite:
- Students are required to have a good understanding of basic computing and programming concepts (input/output, loops, conditional logic). Prior experience in other text-based programming languages such as Python is ideal.
- Students are required to be well versed in typing.
- Students are required to have a PC/MAC desktop or laptop computer with good internet connection.
Fee: $295
Max number of students: 8
Java 1 Class Enrollment
When: Sep 24 – Nov 5, 2022 (every Saturday from 10am – 11:15am PST)
Coach: George M
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Ellipsis Tech - Python 2
Description: This class is intended for students who already have good understanding of core programming concepts and have some experiences in coding with Python language before to apply these concepts. Python 2 class is a continuation from Python 1 class and covers more advanced programming and computer science concepts using Python programming language (i.e. recursion, cryptography, abstract data type such as linked list, exception handling and object oriented programming). These classes are a great way for your student to continue to challenge and advance their logic and problem solving skills while learning coding and computer science concepts.
Prerequisite:
- Students are required to have a good understanding of basic computing and programming concepts (input/output, loops, conditional logic) and well versed in Python language. Or students have graduated from Python 1 class.
- Students are required to be well versed in typing.
- Students are required to have a PC/MAC desktop or laptop computer with good internet connection.
- New students are required to take a self test (download link below) and submit their completed test assignment by Sep 19th.
Recommended age: 11+
Coach: Oleg I
Fee: $295
Max number of students: 8
Python 2 Class Enrollment
Enrollment to Python 2 class is by invitation only. New students need to download the self-test (below), complete the projects and upload the completed projects. Based on the completed projects, if your student is qualified, we will send you an enrollment link to the class. The self test projects need to be completed and uploaded by Sep 19th.
Availability:
Python 2: Sep 27 – Nov 8, 2022 (Every Tuesday from 5:00pm – 6:15pm PST)
Download Self-test
Upload Completed Project
Ellipsis Tech - Java 2
This class is a continuation from Java 1 class. This class is intended for students who already have good understanding of core programming concepts and have some experiences in coding with Java language before to apply these concepts. This class builds a strong foundation and helps prepare students to be ready to take and excel in AP Computer Science class in school. This class is hands on, and students learn by designing, developing and testing fun and engaging projects. This is a live and interactive online class. We will be using the Eclipse Java development environment (free to download).
When: TBD
Recommended age: 12+
Coach: TBD
Prerequisite:
- Students are required to have a good understanding of basic computing and programming concepts (input/output, loops, conditional logic) and well versed in Java language. Or students have graduated from Java 1 class.
- Students are required to be well versed in typing.
- Students are required to have a PC/MAC desktop or laptop computer with good internet connection.
- New students are required to take a self test and submit their completed test assignment by Sep 18.
Max number of students: 8