At Deenward, we are dedicated to creating spaces where learners of all ages can become confident contributors to technology.

Live Weekly Scratch Class for Beginners

Robotics

This class introduces students to coding using Scratch — MIT Media Lab’s proprietary block-based coding platform that hosts over 100 million users worldwide! Intended for complete beginners, students will learn the basic features of Scratch, including but not limited to:

  • Moving a character in a single-player game
  • Adding rewards and obstacles
  • Creating characters & backgrounds
  • Adding music and sound effects
  • Creating clones
  • Adding and modifying scores
  • And more!

Takwa Wahedi

1-7 students

20/week

Class is full

Live Weekly Robotics Class for Beginners

STEM Workshop

This is the perfect way to level up from coding virtual games in Scratch to creating real-life projects using code. In this hands-on robotics class, students will explore coding & circuits using the micro:bit, a tiny programmable device. Each week, we will create a brand new game that uses features on the micro:bit, such as:

  • Tilt Racer – Tilt the micro:bit to steer a car or spaceship.
  • Space Shooter – Tilt to move the ship, press a button to shoot enemies.
  • Fruit Ninja – Shake to swing a sword, press buttons for special moves.
  • And more!

Afifa Saleem

2-7 students

30/week

What Parents Say

★★★★★

“This was a great introductory class and the teacher was great at helping the kids learn the different steps!”

★★★★★

“Fun class, we learned a lot! And now my first grader knows basic scratch!”

★★★★★

“My son enjoyed this class so much! The teacher was patient and respectful with the students and created activities that were appropriate for their ability level. Can't wait to move onto Level 2!”

★★★★★

“Kiddo rates it 5 out of 5. He looks forward to this class each week.”

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“Great”

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Each week, we focus on a brand new project that does not continue from the previous class. However, repetition of concepts and code is used to help students become familiar with them.

For coding classes: your child’s first class is free. After that, billing begins automatically. You will be charged for the subscription one week after the day you register.

For robotics classes: use code SALEESRW2220 to have the first class free, in addition to other Outschool-wide promotions.

These classes are done best with 2 devices: one for streaming the Zoom meeting, and one for the students to use Scratch. The latter device must have a keyboard, mouse, and web browser open to www.scratch.mit.edu. 

For the robotics class, the student is required to purchase the microbit basic kit, which is available on Amazon. It should also be connected to the student's device before class each week to make optimal use of the time.

For coding classes: visit the customer portal.

For robotics classes: you can unsubscribe by navigating to the "Enrolled" tab for the class, and clicking "Withdraw".

Yes, each class is recorded.

For coding classes: when you subscribe, you will get access to a Google Classroom page where the recordings will be posted along with any other messages from the Teacher. The zoom link will also be listed there.

For robotics classes: you can find the recording under the “Recordings” tab in the classroom.

The teacher for each class may vary and is listed next to the class listing on this page. Each teacher is interviewed, police check-verified, and is experienced or qualified to teach.

You are welcome to have your child watch the recording and follow along. You are welcome to unsubscribe and resubscribe when you are back. However, a spot will not be guaranteed.

If a student arrives 10 min after the start time or later, the teacher will use their discretion to allow the student in. In most cases, the teacher will provide a catch up link so that the student can continue the project with the class. If no students show up within the first 10 minutes, the teacher will end the class, and a recording will not be available.

Some classes are offered independently while others are offered on Outschool, an online marketplace of virtual classes for children. Outschool complies with online safety standards. Both platforms serve different audiences under the same organization. Parents are welcome to use one or both platforms to access Deenward's classes. However, they will be managed separately.