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Scratch \u2013 First Steps in Programming and Game Creation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Doba trv\u00e1n\u00ed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 live classes X 90 minutes<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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6 000 czk<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Why Teach Kids Scratch Coding?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before learning Python, JavaScript, or AI, every young mind needs one thing: to learn how to think. And Scratch teaches just that \u2014 in the most fun and effective way possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Develops Logical Thinking \u2014 Without the Overwhelm<\/strong>
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Scratch teaches core computational thinking: step-by-step reasoning, cause and effect, and problem solving \u2014 all without typing a single line of code. Perfect for beginners.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Turns Screen Time into Creative Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of passively watching videos or playing games, students use screens to bring their ideas to life \u2014 building stories, games, and animations from their imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strengthens Focus, Memory & Planning Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To create something in Scratch, students must think ahead \u2014 break complex ideas into small steps and execute them. That\u2019s the same brainpower used in math, writing, and real-life decision making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Builds Confidence Through Sharing & Explaining<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students present their projects after each class. They explain their logic, showcase creativity, and receive positive feedback \u2014 boosting communication and self-esteem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teaches Core Coding Concepts the Easy Way<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students learn essential coding ideas like loops, variables, conditions, and sequences \u2014 not by memorizing, but by building and experimenting through play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Immediate Results = Real Motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every class ends with a finished project \u2014 a game, animation, or tool. Students see instant results, feel proud, and can\u2019t wait for the next lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s a Scratch Lesson Like at IT Focus<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Every lesson is carefully designed to keep your child engaged, progressing, and smiling<\/strong> \u2014 while secretly mastering real 21st-century skills. Here\u2019s how we make it happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safe Start with Real Human Connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each session begins with a friendly check-in where students are personally greeted. This builds trust, sets and positive tone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Review That Builds Confidence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of boring repetition, we turn past lessons into fun games and challenges. Students feel proud to remember what they learned and start class with a win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step-by-Step Discovery \u2014 No Overwhelm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students learn one or two new coding ideas each class \u2014 like loops or conditions \u2014 through interactive stories and visual tasks. It\u2019s all intuitive and no overwhelm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Purposeful Projects That Spark Creativity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students use their imagination to build a game, story, or animation that reflects what they\u2019ve just learned. Every project is unique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Live Support from a Qualified Teacher<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our teachers guide kids live in every session, offering help when they get stuck and new challenges when they\u2019re ready for more. No student is left behind or bored.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why choose IT Academy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our lessons are designed by professionals with real tech experience and<\/em> a deep understanding of how students learn best \u2014 through play, storytelling, and curiosity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scratch is used by MIT and top schools worldwide. We’ve taken that foundation and built a program where every class is structured, focused, and goal-driven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This isn\u2019t a massive platform where students gets lost. We keep our groups intentionally small to give every student the support they need to succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Each lesson is playful, but purposeful. Students don\u2019t just click \u2014 they create, explain, and think like tiny engineers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We keep parents informed with progress summaries and visibility into what your child is building \u2014 no mystery, no tech confusion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mel Gibs<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Course Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn the Scratch interface, understand basic blocks, create animations and simple games <\/div>\n
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Creative First Steps<\/div>\n
In this beginner module, students dive into the world of coding by creating their own animations, games, and interactive stories. They build digital projects step by step, learning by doing.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\tWithout even noticing, they start thinking like creators: planning, problem-solving, and finishing what they started. By the end of the module, students build a series of fun, visual projects they\u2019ll be proud.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n Expand on logic, game features, events, scoring, and creative gameplay\n <\/div>\n
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Each project introduces a new concept: timing, controls, movement, and even physics. Students develop puzzle games, mazes, races, and platformers. They discover how to make games feel exciting and fair while learning to plan, test, and improve their own ideas.<\/br><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
By the end of the module, students understand how games work, and how to build their own from scratch.<\/br>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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From Game Designers to Game Developers<\/div>\n
In this advanced module, students take their creativity and technical skills to the next level. They learn to design multi-scene games, build custom logic with variables, lists, and broadcasts, and even simulate intelligent behavior using clones and conditions.\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Projects challenge students to think strategically \u2014 managing health systems, inventories, and game economies, designing boss battles, and building custom level editors. They also explore extensions like video sensing and sound effects to make their games more immersive and dynamic.<\/br><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
By the end of the module, students master how to plan, code, and polish complete game experiences \u2014 just like professional developers do.<\/br>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.<\/p>\n\n\n

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