Online Youth Programming
Introduction to Alice 2.0 Programming
Learn how to write three-dimensional animation and game programs while learning object-oriented programming principles at the same time. If you're a novice programmer who wants to master programming concepts like decisions, loops, methods, and arrays, this course is for you! While building fun interactive worlds (including a flight simulator), you'll also learn more advanced programming concepts like arrays and event-driven programming. When you're finished, you'll be able to apply these concepts to other programming languages, like Java, C++, C#, or Visual Basic.
- Learn about the 3-D Alice world, and practice placing objects in it
- Learn how to move, turn, and rotate objects in three-dimensional space
- Learn about quad view windows, how to move multiple objects, and how to animate parts of objects to create more-realistic object movements
- Change the look of your objects, and add sound to give your Alice worlds multimedia appeal
- Explore interesting object properties that can make programming much easier
- Organize program codes making them easier to write
Instructor: Mike Orsega, M.A., has more than five years of online
teaching ranging from basic computer literacy to advanced programming languages, including
online courses in Alice and C# programming.
Prerequisite: Appropriate for individuals twelve and older.
Requirements: Alice v2.0 is a free download at www.alice.org. You will
need Internet access and an email account.
Dates: Classes start the second or third Wednesday of each month and
last six weeks.
To Register
call 920-832-2636. You may also register by mail or in person.
Fee: $89
Video Gaming
Many people play video games, but here is your chance to design and modify your own exciting arcade style video games. This online class is appropriate for ages 10 and older and is instructor facilitated. During the seven week class you'll learn how to:
- Control characters, objects and outcomes in your game
- Increase the difficulty level and add more features
- Design your own version of PacMan and several others
- Explore graphic design and graphic animation topics
Instructor: Robert Mayo, B.S. in Arts and Sciences and serves as All
About Learning's lead instructor and curriculum developer.
Requirements: Fast internet connection, such as DSL or Cable modem.
Your computer must meet the minimum system requirements as detailed at:
http://www.michiganlearning.com/custom.php?dataset=systemrequirements.php.
Dates: Each new session starts the first Monday of each month. Registration is due one week prior to the start of class. This class is
seven weeks in length. To register
on line or call 920-832-2636. You may also register by mail or in person.
Fee: $105
Elementary Engineering using LEGO'S®
LEGO'S® are popular with everyone. Now take them to a new level and go beyond just playing with them. Build with them - we mean really BUILD with them. Using basic principles of Engineering, with this online course, you'll think of LEGO'S® in a whole new light. Once registered for this course, you will be sent a LEGO® kit with over 1,000 very advanced technic LEGO® pieces. When you receive the kit in the mail, you are ready to take the class, and when the class is over you keep the kit! The class consists of:
- Learning about gears, levers, wheels, and axles
- Discovering the principles behind simple machines
- Exploring various engineering theories
- Experimenting with six very complex building exercises
Prerequisite: This class is for the serious builder ages 8 and older.
Dates: Each new session starts the first Monday of each month. Registration is due one week prior to the start of class. This class is seven
weeks in length. To register
online or call 920-832-2636. You may also register by mail or in person.
Fee: $139
Summer Fun 2008
Summer Fun! 2008 Catalog (Download Acrobat Reader)
- College For Kids
- Ready Set Discover!
- MindStorms™ Mission...A Robotic Challenge
- Grandparents' U® at UWFox
Print out a Registration Form Here
Watch for Office of Continuing Education, Summer Youth Program information, available Spring 2008. If you are interested in serving on an advisory committee, please contact Terry Littlejohn at theresa.littlejohn@uwc.edu
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