Exploring Pathways- Information Technology and Gaming Essentials (6th and 7th Grade)
Are you ready for your future? With so many opportunities in Computer Science, and learn about this growing field and how it will impact your future, regardless of the career you choose! This coding and game-based course will allow you to earn a digital tool certificate and prepare you to take AP Computer Science Principles in high school. This class uses a combination of online learning, teacher instruction, and project-based learning. You will have the ability to choose projects that excite you, with topics you want to learn more about relating to coding and Computer Science. "Coding is to-day's language of creativity. All our children deserve a chance to become creators instead of consumers of computer science" (Maria Klawe). This course uses content from Code.org which requires parent permission. This course provides an opportunity to earn one or more digital tool certificate.