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Coding for kids: Fun with computer algorithms and Minecraft (Udemy.com)

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

Created by: Larry Coding School

Last updated October 2023

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What you will 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

How it compares

Against the other 281 rated Udemy courses in Game Development Fundamentals on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 43% of them
  • Reviews20#279 of 282 by number of reviews
  • Length2.4 hoursshorter than 88% of them
  • Last updatedOctober 2023earlier than 58% of them

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Course 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 Lévi'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!

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Instructor Details

Larry Coding School

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.

If you would like to support me in continuing to offer these courses, please visit my Patreon page called LarryCodingSchool

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Reviews

4.5

20 ratings on Udemy

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By Michael Turvey on 6/15/2024

i love the video its really helpful only thing is that his voice is a little hard to understand

By Monique Esterhuyse on 4/22/2024

This was a cool course. my favorite algorithm was where I turned a village into gold! It would have been a little cooler if I could use this in my own worlds. (I am twelve and I use my mom's account.)

By Pihey on 4/3/2023

I did the programming course before and this makes sense to me. looking forward to fractals

By Hasso Pauline on 3/31/2023

Amazing, above expectations! :-)))))))))))))))))))))))

By Kade berg on 3/31/2023

Hi Larry this new course is fantastic. All the other courses on coding just teach to program but none talks about the algorithms behind them. K likes it very much

By Kira Lambert on 3/30/2023

very cool. I didn't know what recursion is.

By Gre on 2/25/2024

By Jesse Kysar on 11/20/2023

By Tivan Claassen on 5/1/2023

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Overall Score : 90 / 100