Entandikwa/Discovery
Entandikwa/Discovery (Beginner Level, 10-15 hours)
Course Objective
Introduce students to coding through a fun, interactive, and visual programming approach
Course Activities
Introduction to PictoBlox
1 hours
Understanding the interface and block-based coding
Basic Programming Concepts
3 hours
Learn sequences, loops, and conditional statements through interactive challenges
Interactive Animations
3 hours
Creating animated stories using PictoBlox
Mini Coding Projects
4 hours
Simple projects like designing a quiz game or a digital greeting card
Assessment & Feedback
1 hours
Beginner-level coding challenge and mentor feedback
Skill Milestones
1. Successfully open and navigate the PictoBlox interface independently in at least 3 out of 5 attempts
2. Correctly arrange at least 3 out of 5 coding blocks in a sequence-based task
3. Use a simple "if-then" conditional statement in a guided activity
4. Build an animation with at least 2 moving objects that respond to a user action (e.g., clicking or key press)
5. Successfully create a basic interactive project (e.g., a digital greeting card or simple quiz with 2-3 questions)
6. Participate in one peer review session, explaining their project and giving feedback to a classmate
Required Materials
Computers with PictoBlox software installed
Pre-prepared coding exercises and worksheets
Internet access for online PictoBlox tutorials
Projector or large screen for demonstration
Progress Monitoring
Code Review & Debugging Sessions – Regular instructor-led feedback
Quizzes & Hands-on Tasks – After each core concept session
Mini Project Reviews – Evaluated based on creativity and correctness
Mentor Check-ins – One-on-one feedback at the end of the module
Completion Badge – Awarded upon successful completion of all tasks
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