Fall Classes at the Ely Center

Vicki Gold

Fall Classes at the Ely Center Computer Programming & Team Building Skills Classes and Private Tutoring

Scratch Computer Game Making and Story Telling: This

class gives the very young and the non-programming student a chance to create and share their own computer games and animated stories. Scratch is a free learning tool from MIT's Media Lab, Lifelong Kindergarten group. It's easy. Just move your mouse, to drag and drop pieces of a puzzle together. Classes will be held for kids ranging from 6 to 15. For the kids Scratch opens a new world of expression and collaboration never before experienced. In addition, a one time, one hour, class will be held for parents only. All the Scratch classes are assured to be Magic.

Level One Game Maker: This class is for kids in grades 5 through 12 who want to learn how to create computer games. Game Maker will be used as a vehicle to learn programming, technology, and of course game design itself. The class will follow the book "The Game Maker's Apprentice", by Jacob Habgood and Mark Overmars. Games can be posted to my Web site to the Student Gallery Web site for friends and families to play, contribute to, and to exchange ideas. Classes will be set up according to age.

Level Two Game Maker: This class is for students who are familiar with Game Maker and are ready to design and create their own computer games. The student will learn how to design, code, and test software. The class will emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Games can be posted to the Student Gallery Web site for friends and families to play, contribute to, and to exchange ideas. Classes will be set up according to age. Young Entrepreneur Team Building: This class is for students who are interested in practicing their team building skills. The team will work on authentic projects. Projects will be decided by group consensus. Community and open source projects will be investigated although there are lots of fun possibilities out there. Classes will be held as company meetings. I’ll bring the donuts.

Beginning Java Programming through Game Making This class will introduce programming and java fundamentals. We will then move on to game creation. Students will produce a very cool Asteroid Game. Students’ work can be posted to the Student Gallery Web site for friends and families to play, contribute to, and to exchange ideas. Classes will be set up according to age.

Level Two Java classes: This class is for students who are familiar with java. The class will cover Object Oriented design, and advanced java programming. The class will emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

Classes: create a fun, collaborative environment where kids and young adults learn and share their personal successes and discoveries. Classes are small, 3 to 4 students, grouped according to age, level of expertise and compatibility. Although classes are planned well in advance, each class is customized according to the technical expertise, creative abilities and students' interests. Significant emphasis is placed on expanding each student’s unique talents.

Private Tutoring: is available for kids and young adults of all levels and computer needs. I teach computer programming and game design with state of the art graphic and programming environments. In addition, I teach Flash and Microsoft Office applications.

Class Information: Tutoring is available for kids and young adults of all levels and computer needs. I teach computer programming and game design with state of the art graphic and programming environments. In addition, I teach Flash and Microsoft Office applications.

Cost: $60 an hour Class Cost is $300 for 6 Classes Classes begin in September (call, email or check the Web site for start dates and times) Phone: 781-373-5585 (main) | 617-335-4154 (cell) Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.vickigold.com

Classes located at: The Ely Center, LLC 72W Rowe Street Auburndale, MA 02466 Ely Center at http://www.elycenter.com/