World of Computing
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 45
- Timeframe Semester
The World of Computing course is an introductory computer science course that introduces the basics of programming with Karel the Dog and allows students to explore what a computer is and how technology has affected their lives. Students have the option to code in either blocks or text.
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MODULES - 4
Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures.
Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures.
Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.
Students learn the basics of programming by giving Karel the Dog commands in a grid world.
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Yes. The course lets students choose blocks or text, so a class with mixed reading levels or no typing experience can still take it.
They program Karel the Dog through two Karel Adventures units and an Exploring Code with Karel unit, and explore what a computer is and how technology has affected their lives in an Exploring Computing unit.
No. It is an introductory computer science course built around Karel the Dog, which starts from a handful of commands.
JavaScript. Students working in text mode are writing JavaScript.
About 45 contact hours, built to run as a semester course.
This course is the most updated version and we highly recommend you use this course instead of "World of Computing (2023)".
