Coding is cool, but what does it mean and it is something you can actually do? Yes you can! Microsoft Small Basic puts the “fun” back into computer programming. Small Basic is a stepping-stone to the world of computer programming making it easier, approachable, and fun for beginning designers. Small Basic is an OPP (Object-oriented programming ) language and is great to start with since the focus is on the problem/algorithm that is being developed rather than the more complex/abstract syntax of the language.
Topics to be explored: Intro to Small Basic, Graphics, File Input/Output, Shapes, and everything in between.
A few of the interesting tidbits about Small Basic are:
- With a friendly development environment that is very easy to master, it eases both kids and adults into a world of programming.
- Small Basic combines a friendly environment with a very simple language and a rich and engaging set of libraries to make your programs and games “pop”.
- In a matter of a few lines of code, you will be well on your way to creating your very own game.
- With a new and revolutionary IntelliSense®, Small Basic makes writing code a breeze.
- Now you can share your programs with your friends – let them import your published programs and run them on their computer.
NOTE: Please bring your own laptop. There is a lab fee of $25, payable to the instructor at the first class.
There will be no class on October 31.
This course is offered in partnership with Winnipeg School Division's Life Long Learning program. To access maps of schools in the Winnipeg School Division please visit http://lifelonglearning.wsd1.org/contact.cfm.
The instructor for this course will be Brian Dentry.
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