Coding for kids: Fun with computer algorithms and Minecraft

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1 - Getting started

1 - Quick help for buying Minecraft.mp4

00:44

2 - Connect Minecraft to the programming server.mp4

02:11

3 - Connect to the programming editor.mp4

02:10

4 - Run a welcome program.mp4

06:32

2 - What is an algorithm

5 - Theory The cake algorithm.mp4

01:45

6 - Practice Lets make cakes and potions.mp4

02:10

7 - Fun Exercice Water Breathing Potion algorithm.mp4

01:37

8 - Solution Lets make a water breathing potion.mp4

03:02

9 - Theory Track laying algorithm.mp4

01:51

10 - Practice Customize the track laying algorithm.mp4

02:12

3 - Loops

11 - Theory A simple tower algorithm.mp4

01:47

12 - Practice Make a simple tower in Minecraft.mp4

02:02

13 - Theory Advanced towers.mp4

02:34

14 - Practice Make Advanced Towers in Minecraft.mp4

02:28

15 - Theory Amazing towers.mp4

02:15

16 - Practice Make Amazing Towers in Minecraft.mp4

02:33

17 - Theory Falling Blocks Algorithms.mp4

02:14

18 - Practice Falling Blocks.mp4

02:21

19 - Extrafun Customize your falling Image.mp4

03:01

4 - Pyramids

20 - Theory The loop algorithm is used to make pyramids.mp4

01:46

21 - Practice Make your own amazing pyramids.mp4

03:36

22 - Extrafun The loop algorithm makes carpets.mp4

02:23

5 - Recursion

23 - Theory Recursive algorithms.mp4

06:43

24 - Practice Run the simple recursive algorithms.mp4

02:37

25 - Theory Advanced example with a recursive city.mp4

03:00

26 - Practice Create a recursive city in Minecraft.mp4

03:00

6 - Fractals

27 - Theory Introduction to fractals.mp4

05:35

28 - Practice The Sierpinski triangle.mp4

03:05

29 - Theory Extending the triangle to squares.mp4

03:07

30 - Practice The Sierpinski carpet.mp4

04:22

31 - Theory How to make a snowflake.mp4

02:40

32 - Practice Kochs Snowflake.mp4

03:58

33 - Theory Levys fractal curve.mp4

01:55

34 - Practice Levys curve.mp4

02:50

7 - Flood filling

35 - Theory Fill Algorithms.mp4

09:13

36 - Practice Filling a lake.mp4

02:29

37 - Theory Extending the fill algorithm to 3D.mp4

02:10

38 - Practice Replace blocks with the fill Algorithm.mp4

02:55

39 - Theory Simple maze Algorithm.mp4

06:01

40 - Practice Maze generation in Minecraft.mp4

02:44

8 - Space filling curves

41 - Theory Space filling Algorithms.mp4

05:13

42 - Practice Snake and spiral algorithms.mp4

04:47

43 - Theory the famous Hilbert Algorithm.mp4

03:57

44 - Practice Minecart tracks following the Hilbert Algorithm.mp4

03:57

Description

Learn with your kids (aged 8-14) some of the most famous computer algorithms (Recursion, Sierpinski, Koch, Hilbert, etc)

What You'll Learn?

Show your children what algorithms are and why they are very important for the programmers
Teach your children what recursive programs are and how recursion is used in coding
Help your children understand the principle of fractals like the Sierpinsky triangles and carpets, the Koch snoflake and the Lévi C curve
Have fun with your children looking at how Flood Fill algorithms work and are used in computer graphics
Understand with your children the purpose of the Hilbert Curve for the space filling algorithms

Who is this for?

The course is designed for parents to introduce their children from 10 to 14 years old to the world of computer algorithms in a fun way.

The course is designed to be followed independently by children, but a parent or guardian should manage their udemy account and enrollments.

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Description
This is the easiest, quickest and most engaging way for you and your children to learn about computer algorithms. This course does not teach programming. Instead, it shows the inner mechanic of some very famous algorithms.
In the course we will begin by explaining what an algorithm is and then we'll move on to undestand algorithms using simple loops, recursion and some interesting fractals such as Sierpinski triangles and carpets, Koch snoflakes and LÃ©vi's C-curve. Finally, we will enter the world of space-filling algorithms and the Hilbert curve.
The main purpose of the couse is not to teach programming. For learning coding, please see my other Udemy course: "Coding for kids: learn to code with Minecraft"
What kind of experience will the course provide:
You and your children will be able to see how some famous computer algorithms work. With Minecraft, learning will be fun and engaging because the lessons are very practical with many examples that can be customised on the fly leaving full freedom for experimentation. The community of active players on our Minecraft server keeps children interested and motivated to finish the course.
Good value for money!
This course has the same content as our teacher-led course, but is sold at a fraction of the cost. This course is new and constantly improving, so the current price is only in the introductory period and will be increased afterwards.
Please check my Udemy website (search for Visualmodder) for special offers and discounts. (Just click on the instructor's profile page and follow the 'Website' link).
Kids engagement and easy setup
Your children will be highly motivated to take the course with you because it links learning computer algorithms with Minecraft, a game they like and feel comfortable with. Playing with the results of customised algorithms is very engaging and fun.
The set-up is very simple. With a simple online web page we can customise the algorithms and run them within the standard Java Minecraft game.
Disclaimers:
The course is intended for purchase by adults. Children and young people under the age of 18 can only use this course if a parent or guardian opens their account, makes all registrations and manages the use of the account.
The course has free access to the Visualmodder platform managed by the computer association of Ticino in Switzerland which is almost always accessible but we cannot guarantee its 100% availability at all times.
This is not an official Minecraft product and is not endorsed by or associated with Mojang
What to do next:
This course aims to motivate your kids to learn programming and open a door in choosing a future profession.
Don't wait to sign up. With this course you can change the future of your children!
Who this course is for:
The course is designed for parents to introduce their children from 10 to 14 years old to the world of computer algorithms in a fun way.
The course is designed to be followed independently by children, but a parent or guardian should manage their udemy account and enrollments.

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I am an IT professional with many years of experience in software development with languages such as Java, Javascript and I have a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering.I have been teaching coding to girls and boys both online and in the classroom for over a decade. I've taught using a variety of technologies such as Scratch and Lego Mindstorms and lately, due to its great success, I've focused on programming courses with Minecraft.In my courses, I like to teach in a simple way with clear steps so that students can get their hands on code right away and get their experiences while having fun.The best way to start a career in IT is to understand that coding is fun.

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