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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Taking A Course
Will there be any homework for the class?
Each class will typically have some homework. Homework is designed to be an extension of what is taught in class. Students should not spend more than an hour on their homework assignments.
What equipment is required to take online courses?
High-Speed Internet, PC/Mac Computer with a microphone, WebCam, speakers or headphones
Will my kid get a certification at the end?
Yes, we will email you a certification upon completion of a course.
What if I have technical issues connecting with instructors online?
If you are having technical issues connecting to the course, please reach out to the instructor directly. You can find their instructor’s information in your account under “My Courses”.
How does the online course work? Does it work for children?
Our online courses are live, interactive sessions with an instructor. Instructors utilize video chat, screen sharing, and texting to engage students directly. These tactics have worked with all ages. Please read the customer reviews on our home page for more insight.
What if I missed multiple sessions?
We will record all online live sessions and you can access them 2 hours after regular class time.
What's our makeup policy if we have to miss a particular class session?
We do not offer makeup lessons for except for one-on-one classes. Please reach out to your students’ one-on-one instructor to reschedule if necessary. Instructor contact information can be found under “My Courses”. Group students can access recorded live sessions within their account 2 hours after class time.
How does a typical session look like?
At the start of the session, the instructor does a quick assessment and learning checks. If there is any homework given, the instructor checks the homework of each student. Then the class will continue with their next topic and go through several hands-on activities. After each activity, each student is expected to share and explain their work. Instructors guide the students and help troubleshoot any issues they encounter during each activity. At the end of the session, the instructor gives a brief recap of the session and gives extra practice or homework for those who want to explore the topic more before the next session.
Is there any material or documentation kids receive for their session? They generally tend to forget concepts and need some material to remember and brush up things after their classes.
Students can access course materials in their account by clicking on the course materials button. Course materials include the slide deck shared in their live session, which contain the activities and concepts they learn in class. The course materials folder also contains all the installation, project and homework resources used in class.
Enrollment
Which course should my child pick and how do I know it's the right fit
We’ve designed our courses for specific age groups. We recommend that you select a course your child is interested in within their age group. Our advanced courses do require students to complete the introduction courses. These requirements are highlighted in the course descriptions.
What's the process for switching to a completely different course?
If you decide that another course would be better for your student, you can change enrollment by enrolling in the new course and then emailing admin@coding4youth.org the enrollment confirmation. You will be refunded the fees for the original course within 5 business days. A 20% registration fee will apply when switching courses.
Will my child be too young to take an online course?
Our instructors are trained on how to engage children of all ages in an online environment. Each course is designed with a specific age group in mind. We don’t strictly enforce the age range but do suggest that you choose a course designed for your child’s age group.
Where can I find the course schedule?
Pick a course, then choose a class size to view open slots. 1on1 tends to offer much more time slot options.
What's your refund policy?
All tuitions are non-refundable but we will try everything to solve your problems: rescheduling switching courses, switching instructors, etc.. That said, we will not be liable for any hardware issues your own computer might have during software installation process. We will try our best to fix the issues, however, there might be time when you need to switch to another computer.
My child is 13 years old, will be going to 8th grade and has done scratch or block-based coding out of self interest. I am interested in python coding for him. Is that okay if he starts with python because scratch might not be challenging enough for him?
Your child could try to do Introduction to Python class or Introduction to Roblox, as both classes go through introduction to text-based programming using scripting languages. Lua, which is the scripting language used in Roblox, is very similar to Python syntax as well. The difference between the two is that the Introduction to Roblox classes are generally slower paced, cater to younger students and the outputs will be in a 3d environment, which is a Roblox game in Roblox Studio. For the Introduction to Python class, in comparison it is faster-paced and the output is just text display. The interaction of the game or final output of the students is primarily interaction with the game via text responses on a display. Both courses can be a used as a way to introduce your child to text-based programming.
Why Coding4Youth?
Who are our instructors?
We only hire the best. All of our instructors are native English speakers recruited from the top in their field. They have had prior tutoring or teaching experience. Each instructor has completed our intensive training program.They have been hand-selected for their passion for teaching children.
Who developed the curriculum?
Our curriculum has been developed by our domain experts and has been tested with thousands of students from across the nation.
Who are the team members of Coding4youth?
We are a non profit organization, with team members composed of a group of enthusiast who are passionate about making better eduction an easy access. Many of us are from top companies such as Google, Ebay, and Apple, and we want to bring your child a world-class learning experience at a finger tip.