UCode has developed a series of animated videos that introduce 25 core coding and computing concepts in an age appropriate and fun way. It is the perfect starting point for young learners who wish to learn to code. The concepts serve as the foundation for learning how to write good code. Students view the videos and the complete a companion worksheet that tests their understanding and computational abilities.&nbsp;A great starting point for early age learners.

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Foundational topics include: Computer Programs, Computer Memory, Programming Languages, Inputs, Sources, Sensors, Color Detection, Time, Logic , Flow Charts, Counting, Sorting, , Repetition, Comparison, Variables, Idle, Conditional Statements, Break Loop, Infinite Loop, String Text, Programming Loops, Return Value, Type Conversion, Artificial Intelligence.

UCode has developed a series of 25 animated videos that introduce core coding and computing concepts in an age appropriate and fun way. The concepts serve as a foundation for learning how to write good code. Students view the videos and the complete a companion worksheet that tests their understanding and computational abilities. There are 25 lessons in the course. A great starting point for early learners.

Coding Foundations

Introduction to Coding For Kids is a popular coding class for kids who are new to coding. It is designed for for students ages 6 to 8 years of age.

Coding Foundations Course Videos

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Computer memory can be divided into two types, short term and long term memory. Let’s learn more about computer memory.

Computer Memory

Each computer language has its own logic and its own symbols. The languages that computers use to communicate are called programming languages. Let’s learn more about computer languages.

Programming Languages

CF_Flowcharts_Final.mp4

Computer programs are a bit like games with rules that must be followed in a specific order, flow and logic. The rules are all hidden in the code in computer programs and can be complex. Flowcharts are a tool to help us manage our code.

Using FlowCharts to Code

CF_logic_Final.mp4

In computer programming, logic is the way in which we convert information into a format that a computer understands. Lets learn more in this lesson.

Using Logic To Code

CF_time_Final.mp4

Time is the continuous passing of events from past to present to future. But how do computers use time? Let’s find out.

Using Time In Your Programs

CF_Idle_Final.mp4

For computers, doing nothing is a waste of energy. If they are not being used, they go into idle mode. Let's learn about idle, delays and stand-by.

Using Idle In you Code

CF_Repetition_Final.mp4

Repetition can mean doing a singular action several times, it can also be more complex, like repeating a sequence of tasks again and again. Let’s learn more.

Using Repetition in Your Code

CF_Programming Loops_Final.mp4

Programming loops take the repetition out of entering a command. Loops are useful when you have to write the same message multiple times, or write all the numbers in a given range.

Using Loops in Your code

CF_functions_Final.mp4

Functions can replace repetitions in code, as they can combine many instructions into a single line, or block of code. Functions are useful if there are many parts of the program where we want the computer to do the same thing.

What is a Function

CF_input_sensors_Final.mp4

Sensors are what robots have in order to evaluate and understand the world around them. Often, these sensors are simplified versions of our own senses, like a camera for eyes, or microphones for ears.

Input Sensors in Your Code

How do computers work?    What is a software application?  What is an instruction set?  This lesson covers to basics for kids new to coding. A great place to start!

Computers

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Coding Foundations
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Computer Memory

Programming Languages

Using FlowCharts to Code

Using Logic To Code

Using Time In Your Programs

Using Idle In you Code

Using Repetition in Your Code

Using Loops in Your code

What is a Function

Input Sensors in Your Code

Computers

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Coding FoundationsView All

Computer Memory

Programming Languages

Using FlowCharts to Code

Using Logic To Code

Using Time In Your Programs

Using Idle In you Code

Using Repetition in Your Code

Using Loops in Your code

What is a Function

Input Sensors in Your Code

Coding Foundations
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