Programming for children in Brasov!

You already know that programming is a new literacy that can be mastered from the age of 6!

With Scratch Jr, young children (6-7 years old) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve logical problems, develop projects, and creatively express their thoughts using a computer.

Frequent changes of activities, a lot of team games, individual experimentation with the computer, pair and group work.

Working on the computer takes 30% of the time; the remaining 70% is for variations with games for developing the skills of Four C’s (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity).

There are a tutor and an assistant of the tutor at each lesson. They work with a group of 8-12 children.

The result of the module is a child`s own interactive story or multi-level game, with fictional characters and a plot, that can be shown to friends and relatives.

Scratch constructor program for children is ideal for creating their first game.

All it takes is the ability to read.
Children will come up with the mechanics, plot, and characters and build a real game by themselves. 
Learn the basic concepts of programming with the help of a visual assistant.

Own game |   Code analysis   |   Team work  |   Game story development

The best assistant in creativity. A professional image editor that is used to solve various tasks related to digital graphics: photo processing, design creation, modeling, etc. Now it is the most popular program that is commonly used in professional circles.

• Module duration - 2 month
• Age - from 13 y.o

The module that helps the child to take the first steps in mastering the computer and surprise parents by how quickly the child can learn the basic principles of working on a computer and algorithms.

The child will learn how the computer works, what programs are necessary for its operation and what devices can be connected to it, learn how to use the keyboard and mouse, work with files and programs, learn what computer security is and much, much more.

During the course of the module, the child will learn such concepts as algorithms and loops, arrays and functions, will get acquainted with graphic editors, and will learn how to use a computer like a pro. Also, they will create several IT projects by themselves.

Tynker is a programming language designed specifically for kids. Whether you want to build an app or make your own game, the easy drag-and-drop visual blocks make it really simple.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 7 y.o

Module will familiarize students with the popular PowerPoint and Canva programs designed to create presentations and design them.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 7 y.o

Working with spreadsheets and the text editor, using a functional tool for data visualization and analysis. Creating colorful graphs and charts

The module will introduce children to the concept of what a QR code is, for what it is needed and where it is used, as well as children themselves will learn how to make and scan QR codes.

• Module duration - 1 week
• Age - from 7 y.o

Blockly is a library that adds a visual code editor to web and mobile apps. The Blockly editor uses interlocking, graphical blocks to represent code concepts like variables, logical expressions, loops, and more. It allows users to apply programming principles without having to worry about syntax or the intimidation of a blinking cursor on the command line.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 9 y.o

Roblox is an immersive educational tool where the opportunities for creativity and imagination are limitless. Platform offers resources to teach students real coding, game design, digital civility, and entrepreneurial skills.

There is a well-respected theory named “Constructionism,” first posed by Seymour Papert of MIT Media Lab. It holds that kids learn best when they are in the active roles of designer and builder and that this learning is accelerated when they assume these roles in a public forum. We support this theory.

We’ve observed that many users of Roblox become deeply engaged with building complex structures and solving difficult problems when they know that the fruits of their labor will be seen and played by others. Millions of kids have used Roblox tools to imagine what it’s like to explore the farthest reaches of outer space, build a vast metropolis, or design a vehicle with realistic suspension and physics systems. The level of creativity the Roblox community exhibits, along with the time and care they spend building, never fails to astonish us.

• Module duration - 2 months
• Age - from 9 y.o

Kodu is a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. The visual nature of the language allows for rapid design iteration using only an Xbox game controller for input (mouse/keyboard input is also supported). Kodu is used to teach creativity, problem solving, storytelling, as well as visual programming.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 7 y.o

Build logical chains based on a popular game. Learn to work with information competently, develop logical and mathematical intelligence.

With Thunkable, beginners can start to design beautiful apps, to program powerful functionality with drag & drop blocks and upload apps to the Google Play Store and Apple`s App Store. All apps built on Thunkable work for both Android and iOS devices.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 7 y.o

SketchUp is a program used for a wide range of 3D modeling projects like architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, and video game design, to name a few of its uses. The program includes drawing layout functionality, surface rendering, and supports third-party plugins from the Extension Warehouse.

SketchUp contains all the tools children need to draw in 3D, analyze and improve their building’s performance, and creatively document and share their ideas with class.

• Module duration - 1,5 month
• Age - from 10 y.o

Reinforce the work with algorithms. Embark on a journey filled with codes in a fun coding adventure. Use visual instructions to guide Marco or Sofia through a series of levels they are trying to discover.

Minecraft: Education Edition is an open-world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is child’s imagination. Module improve creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, numeracy and computational thinking skills.

• Module duration - 1 week
• Age - from 7 y.o

We will work with files and folders. Learn how to use a browser, and download files from the Internet safely. Discover all the features of ZOOM and many other useful features for a beginner. Master working with Word documents (tabulation, content search, importing to PDF format).

Pixel art images are used to create graphics for computer games, and it is one of the most popular styles in video games. Kids will learn how graphics and animation is done in their favorite games, practice creating it themselves and learn the fundamentals of character animation in general.

By its purpose, a computer is a universal technical tool for working with information. Let’s learn all about what it consists of and what mechanisms are responsible for what. We will disassemble and assemble the system unit.

• Module duration - 1 week
• Age - from 7 y.o

The module teaches the concepts of search engines, search algorithms, and data services of search engines. Children will learn tools useful in everyday life for communication, children`s entertainment, navigation, searching for similar elements, cognitive, tourist elements, and elements of the system broadening horizons.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 11 y.o

Animated GIFs are moving pictures. The most common animation format on the Internet is GIF. Students study the concepts of animation, file extensions and how to create animated GIFs for social networks and mobile devices.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 9 y.o

Сhildren independently create a prototype of the most popular game using Scratch development platform.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 7 y.o

Construct 2 is a powerful ground breaking HTML5 game creator designed specifically for 2D games. Construct 2 is perfect for more advanced students and as a way to start teaching Javascript as well — a popular language in industry.

A lot goes into making a game. Programming, maths, team work, graphic design, level design, publishing, marketing and advertising... the list goes on! Construct 2 allows students to learn all these skills, or just focus on the relevant ones.

• Module duration - 1,5 month
• Age - from 11 y.o 

The history of the emergence of cloud technology, usability, working principles.

• Module duration - 1 week
• Age - from 12 y.o

This is a course on creating a computer game in the genre of a musical 2D platformer in the style of a cartoon. It is like Mario, only its modern version. Children will learn new algorithms used for creating the legendary Geometry Dash games. The project develops algorithmic and imaginative thinking, teaches the basics of game development: concept creation, creating cool levels, interaction of objects, writing code using GDScript.

HTML is the standard markup language for creating Web pages.

• HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language
• HTML describes the structure of a Web page
• HTML consists of a series of elements
• HTML elements tell the browser how to display the content
• HTML elements are represented by tags
• HTML tags label pieces of content such as "heading", "paragraph", "table", and so on
• Browsers do not display the HTML tags, but use them to render the content of the page

At KIBERone students will find complete references about tags, attributes, events, color names, entities, character-sets, URL encoding, language codes, HTTP messages, and more.

• Module duration - 2 month
• Age - from 10 y.o

The course introduces the concept of “landing”. Children will learn the main distinguishing features of the landing page from websites, learn how to use the main landing page constructors, and create their first landing page.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 10 y.o

Python is one of the most popular, simple, and convenient object-oriented programming languages. This language is used by such huge companies as Google, NASA, IBM, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Python was also used to create World of Tanks - the most popular online game!

Children will learn what algorithms, types and data structures, classes and objects, operators and expressions (and much more) are, how to write codes, create bots for instant messengers, and develop their own computer games.

• Module duration - 3 month
• Age - from 11 y.o

Learn how to create bots of any complexity. A chatbot is a program that finds out users’ needs, and then helps resolve them (cash transaction, hotel booking, document preparation). Today, almost every company has a chatbot for interacting with users.

• Module duration - 1 month
• Age - from 11 y.o

Module that covers all aspects of professional website creation: prototyping, working with image editors, editing templates, setting up hosting and server.

The Web-master course consists of four blocks:

1. Website design, development of its prototype, business model

2. Style. Creation of a website design

3. The layout of the project (HTML and CSS)

4. Working with databases and site management system.

• Module duration - 2,5 month
• Age - from 12 y.o

Figma is a platform for professional web developers. Developing the concept and corporate identity of a web project, creating design layouts for pages, user interfaces and other elements, the convenient, logical and understandable style and visual presentation of information - these are the tasks that a web designer faces daily.

Kids will learn the basics of graphic and web design, concepts and tools, learn what interface and usability are, learn the skills of working with the most modern graphic editors, and learn how to create bright and beautiful web pages. Based on the results of passing the module, kids will develop their own websites (or mobile application) with a unique design!

JavaScript is one of the most popular multi-paradigm programming languages used primarily in web development. This language is also integrated by default into all major web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, and Safari. In general, almost every site includes JavaScript elements, so JavaScript developers are now in great demand.

Children will learn the basics of programming, become familiar with the JavaScript language, learn how to create computer games and create their own interactive computer games.

• Module duration - 3 month
• Age - from 12 y.o

C ++ is one of the most popular programming languages. It is widely used for software development, operating systems, applications, entertainment applications, etc.

Children will learn the basic principles of object-oriented programming, algorithms, expressions, operators, variables and constants, and much more, get to know the Qt graphics library and learn how to use it to create 2D games, and also create their own game!

• Module duration - 3 month
• Age - from 12 y.o

Learning to create games in C# at KIBERone opens up new horizons for young programmers. Using this language alone children can create any application (for Windows, mobile, web, applications for Android and iOS) for any platform. Instead of passive entertainment at the computer screen, your child will spend time with benefits:

• learn programming and will easily master the concepts of  “variables”, “branches”, “functions” and “loops”;
• learn the console and methods of working with it, enter and read data, format lines, process files;
• deal with syntactic constructions of CSharp, one of the five most popular programming languages;
• get acquainted with libraries and templates, development tools and their capabilities;
• children will be able to read codes and manage them;
• learn to create game objects and classes, work with them, give them various properties;
• learn to work with structured documents in XML format;
• write a complete game with animation and a graphical interface;
• “try on” the profession of a game developer.

• Module duration - 3 month
• Age - from 12 y.o

When it comes to building computer programming skills, learning Java will take you way beyond the games of your childhood. Knowing Java will be a clear advantage in your future career.

When you learn Java, you’re learning more than just a language. Because Java is a technology platform with many interconnected capabilities that can give cutting-edge, in-demand job skills. In fact, Java tops  Inc.com’s list of the ten most popular programming languages. Java can take you where you want to go.

The program of the Java course for children includes the following areas:

• Java capabilities and syntax;
• familiarization with the object-oriented approach, design principles, and theory of algorithms;
• creating a class hierarchy and working with calculations in RAM;
• familiarization with standard Java libraries and special Android libraries;
• creating and configuring an Android project in Java, including building a user interface, screen elements and buttons, changing their properties;
• designing the logic of the mobile application, including graphic design, registration settings and other key events;
• layout of graphical interfaces and adaptation of the application for any Android device;
• creating an emulator to run and test applications;
• development and presentation of amazing Android applications;
• familiarization with the methods of distributing finished applications on third-party resources.

● Module duration - 3 month

● Age - from 12 y.o

Unity 3D is a popular, convenient, and functional engine for creating three-dimensional games, which allows you to create high-quality colorful games with a high level of 3D-graphics. Games created on Unity 3D run on the most popular operating systems - Windows, OS X, Windows Phone, Android, Apple iOS, Linux, as well as PlayStation and Xbox game consoles.

Unity 3D is used by the largest developers of computer games (Blizzard, EA, Wargaming, etc.), and the list of games created on Unity includes Pokémon Go, Game Of Thrones: Seven Kingdoms, etc. Children will get acquainted with the game engine, its functions, learn how to create computer games and 3D-graphics, learn to use professional tools that are used by the largest international companies, and create their own computer game!

* Duration – 3 months.

Unreal Engine 4, in essence, is a real-time game engine designed to produce high-quality video games for various platforms: mobile, PC, console. Despite the game focus, it is great for creating interactive and video presentations.

* Duration - 3 months.

For those who have their own website in HTML.

Continue developing your own website at a new level. Tandem of the PHP programming language and MySQL database management systems allows you to create truly large and loaded databases, web projects, including portals and even social networks.

During the course, students learn all the features of the PHP language and get practical skills that will be useful far beyond web development, learn how to protect website from hacking and unauthorized access to data.

• Module duration - 2 month
• Age - from 13 y.o

Artificial intelligence, its practical application and methods of learning. We will make a full-fledged assistant from our PC or phone, endowed with a semblance of intelligence that understands your speech. To do this, we will need a program capable of recognizing our speech, responding with a voice, and even executing the given commands!

From scratch, master several tools for the work of a Motion Designer.

Create animation graphics, i.e. a moving image from a static picture. This tool is used in advertising, presentations, movie trailers, and TV screensavers.

Learn to create 3D models and different types of animation.