Basic Algorithm and Coding

Program of “Basic Algorithm and Coding”


Course Duration: 5 days
Course Fee: 350 Euro
Objectives of the course:
The aim of this 5-day Erasmus+ KA1 course is to contribute to the professional development and professional skills of teachers in primary and secondary schools. Each participant who successfully completes this activity;

• Examines the curriculum.
• Compares the curriculum and other resources related to coding.
• Examines Programming Platforms.
• Applies problem solving concepts and approaches.
• Develops application within the scope of basic algorithm and coding.
• Analyzes the problems in daily life.
• Identifies appropriate steps to solve the given problem.
• Brings solutions to the given problems.
• Identifies the operators required for problem solving.
• Creates the correct algorithm for solution of the specified problem.
• Expresses the relationship between mathematics and computer science.
• Recognizes the interface features of the application platform, Code.org.
• Creates algorithms on Code.org.
• Develops block based applications with tools on Code.org.
• Defines and name appropriate variables in rules.
• Creates algorithms and programs that use the appropriate branching.
• Creates algorithms and programs containing loop structure.
• Develops applications with the program development tool.
• Creates the original project containing the programming constructs.
• Classifies basic information and data sources related to the field.
• Explains the curriculum of the area with all its teachings.
• Creates learning environments that enhance high-level cognitive skills of students.








Program of the course:
Day 1 Activities
09:00-10:45 Getting to know each other – Presentation of participant organizations (a five-minute presentation)
Examination of the curriculum
Existing Course Materials Review
Programming Platforms and Applications (Scratch, Blocky, Code.Org and Codecombat)
10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00-12:30 Identifying and analyzing the problems you encounter in daily life.
Identifying appropriate steps for solution of the given problem, bringing solution proposals and solving them.
12:30-12:45 Coffee Break
12:45-13:30 Identify the operators required for problem solving.
Algorithm development
The relationship between mathematics and computer science.
13:30-14:30 - Lunch
14:30-16:30 - City tour

Day 2 Activities
09:00-10:45 Programming and Applications
• Interface and Features of Block-Based and Instructional Supporting Applications (Code.Org)
• Block Based Algorithms
• Algorithms Using Linear Logic Structure
• Algorithms with Loop Structure
• Infinite Cycles
10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00-12:30 Decision Buildings, Programming and Applications
• Algorithms with Decision Constructs
• Algorithms with Multiple Decision Constructs
12:30-12:45 Coffee Break
12:45-13:30 Functions
o Function Definition
o Function Call
• Events Characteristic of Programming Language

Day 3 Activities
09:00-10:45 Code Development and Applications with Simple Programming Tool

10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00-12:30 Application Interface and Features
Variable Identification And Naming
12:30-12:45 Coffee Break
12:45-13:30 Requirements and Branching
Loops
13:30-14:30 Lunch
14:30-16:30 Visit to an institution / school as a best sample on coding programs

Day 4 Activities
09:00-10:45 Creating an original project with programming constructs

10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00-12:30 Creating an original project with programming constructs

12:30-12:45 Coffee Break
12:45-13:30 Creating an original project with programming constructs

Day 5 Activities
09:00-10:45 Presentation of the created projects

10:45-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00- 12:30 A final test for evaluation
12:30-12:45 Coffee Break
12:45-13:30a - Overview of the course program
- Evaluation of the course program
- Europass CV
- Europass Mobility Certificate
- Participation Certificate & Departure