Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

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Approx. 18 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course covers the basics of Java programming, with a focus on Boolean expressions, if statements, and iteration. You'll learn about the fundamentals of coding in Java and gain a strong foundation for future programming studies.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn the basics of Java programming
  • Understand Boolean expressions, if statements, and iteration
  • Gain a strong foundation for future programming studies

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    • Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
    • USA: $80,000 - $120,000
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    • India: ₹3,50,000 - ₹12,00,000
    • Spain: €24,000 - €48,000
    • USA: $80,000 - $120,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €50,000

    • USA: $70,000 - $120,000
    • India: ₹3,50,000 - ₹12,00,000
    • Spain: €24,000 - €48,000

    • USA: $50,000 - $100,000
    • India: ₹2,50,000 - ₹8,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €40,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals of Java programming
  • Write code using Boolean expressions, if statements, and iteration
  • Gain a strong foundation for future programming studies

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic computer literacy
  • A working computer with internet access

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Hands-on coding exercises

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Description

Learn to program with Boolean Expressions, If Statement, and For and While Loops in Java, and prepare to teach others using the free, online interactive CS Awesome textbook. In this course for teachers we'll guide you both in learning Java concepts and skills but also in how to effectively teach those to your students.

Outline

  • Welcome!
  • Welcome!
  • Optional: Welcome to the Learn to Teach Java Specialization
  • Make an Account on these Sites
  • Using Googledocs in this Course
  • Boolean Expressions and If Statements (Unit 3): Learn as a Student
  • From Block to Text: Boolean Expressions and If Statements
  • Boolean Expressions
  • Programming Challenge: Prime Numbers
  • If Statements and Control Flow
  • Optional: Advanced/Differentiated Problem for 3.2
  • Programming Challenge: Magic 8 Ball
  • Two-way Selection: If-else Statements
  • Programming Challenge: 20 Questions
  • Multi-selection: else-if Statements
  • Programming Challenge: Adventure
  • Compound Boolean Expressions
  • Programming Challenge: Truth Tables
  • Equivalent Boolean Expressions
  • Programming Challenge: Truth Tables (AGAIN!)
  • Comparing Objects
  • FAST: Programming Challenge: Tracing Code
  • Magpie Chat Lab (Recommendation: Skip It)
  • CS Awesome 3.1
  • CS Awesome 3.2
  • CS Awesome 3.3
  • CS Awesome 3.4
  • CS Awesome 3.5
  • CS Awesome 3.6
  • CS Awesome 3.7
  • Boolean Expressions and If Statements (Unit 3): Teacher Powerup
  • Classroom Discussions: Teacher Guide Part 1
  • Classroom Discussions: Teacher Guide Part 2
  • Teaching Code Tracing
  • Assessment Options Part 1
  • Assessment Options Part 2
  • Developing Problem Solving Skills Part 1
  • Developing Problem Solving Skills Part 2
  • What is rubber duck debugging?
  • Examples: Code Tracing Videos for Students
  • How to adapt CodingBat questions for Unit 3
  • Helping Students Debug
  • Unit 3 Java Mastery Quiz
  • Unit 3 Teacher Mastery Quiz
  • Iteration (Unit 4): Learn as a Student
  • Block to Text: Iteration Part 1
  • Block to Text: Iteration Part 2
  • While Loops Part 1
  • While Loops Part 2
  • While Loops Part 3
  • Optional Extra: Indenting and Grading
  • Programming Challenge: Guessing Game (a really good one!)
  • For Loops
  • Programming Challenge: Turtles Drawing Shapes
  • Loops and Strings Intro (4.3)
  • For Loops and Strings (4.3.2)
  • While Loops and Strings: Parsons' Remove a (4.3.1)
  • While Loops and Strings: Find and Replace (4.3.1)
  • Programming Challenge: String Replacement Cats and Dogs
  • Nested Loops
  • Programming Challenge: Turtle Snowflakes
  • Loop Analysis (& Tracing)
  • Tracing Demos 4.5
  • Tracing Demos 4.5 Programming Challenge
  • CS Awesome 4.1
  • CS Awesome 4.2
  • CS Awesome 4.4
  • CS Awesome 4.5
  • Iteration (Unit 4): Teacher Powerup
  • Classroom Discussions: Teacher Guide Part 1
  • Classroom Discussions: Teacher Guide Part 2
  • (More) Code Tracing
  • Assessment Options Part 1
  • Assessment Options Part 2
  • English Descriptions: A Software Developer Skill
  • Loops: Free-Response Question Overview
  • Problem Solving: Gathering
  • Problem Solving: Counting - Part 1
  • Problem Solving: Counting - Part 2
  • Problem Solving: Checking - Part 1
  • Problem Solving: Checking - Part 2
  • Problem Solving: Checking - Part 3
  • Problem Solving: Most Wanted - Part 1
  • Problem Solving: Most Wanted - Part 2
  • Classroom Discussion Code Tracing Videos for Students
  • Agile Development in 5 minutes
  • Unit 4 Java Mastery Quiz
  • Unit 4 Teacher Mastery Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Learn about Boolean expressions, if statements, and iteration in Java with this course on Coursera. The course has received positive reviews from users, with many praising the clear explanations and engaging assignments. Overall, users recommend this course for anyone looking to improve their Java skills.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Clear explanations

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging assignments
  • In-depth coverage of Boolean expressions and if statements
  • Practical examples help reinforce learning
  • Excellent support from instructors
  • Great for beginners and intermediate learners

Cons from User Reviews

  • Limited coverage of more advanced topics
  • Some users found the assignments to be too easy
  • Pacing may be too slow for experienced programmers
  • No certificate of completion offered for free course option
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Approx. 18 hours to complete
Beth Simon
University of California San Diego
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