Computer Science curriculum Ideas needed!

[Denise in PA]

I need Computer Science curriculum suggestions for my 16 year-old son. He has a math aptitude and would like to teach himself computer science. If possible, I would like to include such a course on my son's high school transcript once completed. Any advice? Thank you. :)

[Linda in NE]

I've not used this yet. It may be too simplistic for your son, but you should give it a look. It's the best I've seen so far. I'm looking, too.

http://www.motherboardbooks.com/index.htm

[Brenda in MA]

offers several on-line courses in Computer Science/programming/web design.

http://www.pottersschool.com/

HTH,
Brenda

[Bev in B'ville]

Take a look at this.


http://www.eimacs.com/Parent_CSAFCOverview.htm?navname=PARENTS&toopen=ul25,ul5,ul6&scrolly=267&subnavid=a12

This is where my son will end up taking computer classes (he's only 13yo now, and is currently taking a web design class, which he really likes through Steadfast Christian Academy - online).

[Sharon in MD]

Take a look at this.


http://www.eimacs.com/Parent_CSAFCOverview.htm?navname=PARENTS&toopen=ul25,ul5,ul6&scrolly=267&subnavid=a12

This is where my son will end up taking computer classes (he's only 13yo now, and is currently taking a web design class, which he really likes through Steadfast Christian Academy - online).

JHUCTY. Their courses are self paced and you have to buy a certain amount of time in blocks. This looks like a better system to me.

Thanks for the tip.:D

[Bev in B'ville]

what is JHUCTY?

Thanks!

[Sharon in MD]

They offer some on line self-paced distance ed classes for kids who participate in their talent search. It is like Stanford's EPGY program that you sometimes hear about on this board and the accelerated board.

Sorry for the confusion. :o

[Jan in MO]

My daughter did an HTML class that was just a website that she read through on her own and did some labs. No fee involved.

Then we bought a Javascript book which she read on her own and did the labs that were outlined in the book.

This year she is doing AP Computer Science AB. We bought a textbook and a couple of prep books for the AP exam.

She's a sophomore this year. Next year she'll likely take several CS classes at the local university via dual enrollment.

[periwinkle]

My daughter did an HTML class that was just a website that she read through on her own and did some labs. No fee involved

Jan, do you still have the address for that site? It would be helpful to middle ds as he will be tackling HTML shortly. Thanks!

[Blue Hen]

My DS is working through How to Design Programs . The website of the online book is www.htdp.org, and the website to download the software that goes with the book is www.drscheme.com I was easily able to obtain 'teacher status' so I can look at the answers. DS is really enjoying this course too, and it can be totally free. We did purchase a used book from ebay or half.com or ecampus, just don't remember which one.

[Jan in MO]

Jan, do you still have the address for that site? It would be helpful to middle ds as he will be tackling HTML shortly. Thanks!


Deb,

I can't say for sure but she probably used this website. And if you look along the list of "courses" on the left side you'll see that there is much more here than HTML for those that are interested. I believe that my daughter also went through the tutorial for CSS.

http://www.w3schools.com/default.asp

Jan

[Denise in PA]

Thank you home school moms for the wonderful computer science suggestions. You are the BEST! Sorry for my ignorance, but what is HTML? How do I find such a computer sci. course with a book? This upcoming summer would probably be the best time for my son to really delve into computer science without the normal home school course load. The on-line courses are a terrific suggestion, but pricey.
Thanks to everyone!:)

[Denise in PA]

Gosh, I need to take a computer science class! Alright, I discovered what HTML means: Hyper Text Markup Language.
Wow!

[Jan in MO]

Go out to Amazon.Com and put in HTML as a search term. You'll find plenty of great books, many of which teach CSS as well.

Look at the reviews and ratings and find one that is targeted toward beginners.