JavaScript Online: Remote Coding Course (Wednesday)

Want to learn JavaScript, one of the most popular programming languages in the world, but have a busy schedule? No worries, Blue Ridge Boost has you covered!

Designed for students in grades 8 - 12, this online course introduces the fundamentals of coding in an engaging and beginner-friendly way. Over six interactive lessons, students will learn how to write JavaScript programs, build fun projects, and develop problem-solving skills that will set them on the path to becoming confident coders.

Introduction to JavaScript

• Overview: Discover what JavaScript is and why it’s so powerful.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Setting up your coding environment.
  • Writing your first JavaScript code.
  • Understanding variables and data types.
• Outcome: Students will write and run their first JavaScript program.

Working with Inputs and Outputs

• Overview: Learn how to interact with users through inputs and outputs.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Using prompt() and alert() for interaction.
  • Storing user input in variables.
  • Displaying results dynamically on the screen.
• Outcome: Build a simple program that takes user input and gives feedback.

Making Decisions with Conditionals

• Overview: Explore how to make decisions in code using if statements.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Writing conditional statements (if, else, else if).
  • Using comparison and logical operators.
  • Creating programs that respond to different situations.
• Outcome: Build an interactive guessing game using conditionals.

Loops and Repetition

• Overview: Learn how to make your code repeat itself with loops.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Writing for and while loops.
  • Using loops to simplify repetitive tasks.
  • Combining loops with conditionals for dynamic programs.
• Outcome: Create a number-guessing game with unlimited attempts.

Functions and Modular Code

• Overview: Learn how to write reusable blocks of code with functions.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Writing and calling basic functions.
  • Passing arguments to functions and returning results.
  • Organizing code into smaller, reusable parts.
• Outcome: Build a program that calculates results based on user input using functions.

Build Your Own JavaScript Project

• Overview: Put your new skills to the test by building a project of your choice!
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Combining variables, conditionals, loops, and functions.
  • Planning and debugging your program.
  • Presenting your final project to family and friends.
• Outcome: A fully functional JavaScript project created by the student.

Who This Class is For:

This course is perfect for students who are new to coding or have basic programming experience. Students will need access to a computer, an internet connection, and a web browser.

Skills You’ll Gain:

• JavaScript Programming: Learn the building blocks of one of the world’s most popular languages.
• Problem-Solving: Develop critical thinking skills by tackling coding challenges.
• Project-Based Learning: Build fun and functional projects from scratch.
• Confidence in Coding: Gain the skills to explore advanced coding topics.