Students learn to create interactive visual projects using JavaScript in a supportive university environment, fostering a strong foundation in computer science.
In the "Enjoyable Coding with JavaScript (p5js)" camp, students delve into the fundamentals of coding within a dynamic, web-based environment. Utilizing the p5.js library, an enhanced version of the Khan Academy JavaScript environment, participants learn to create engaging animations and drawings. The camp emphasizes foundational coding concepts through hands-on examples and active problem-solving. Students will gain practical experience in writing code and immediately seeing the visual output on a virtual canvas. The curriculum is designed to foster a passion for programming and computational thinking, equipping students with valuable skills applicable across various STEM fields. Instructors, often UT Dallas computer science master's students, guide campers through a three-step learning process: hands-on examples, repeating problem-solving skills, and tackling new challenges collaboratively.
A typical day involves hands-on coding exercises, creating animations and drawings using JavaScript (p5js), and collaborative problem-solving with instructors and peers.
This camp is best for middle and high school students who are new to coding or have some experience with block-based coding tools and want to learn JavaScript in a fun, visual environment.
The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
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