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Scratch is a great language recommended for beginners in coding. It allows you to create animated and interactive stories, games, and movies. Topics covered of this class will teach students the introduction of Scratch, the fundamentals up to creating their own animations.

*This series is invite-only. If you are interested in attending, and have not been invited, please contact greetings@mdv.world!* Join us in an adventure to save a continent in an entirely original fantasy world. Players will take on the role of hero characters in a world filled with opportunities to help and dangers to encounter, all through the safety of a fictional setting. Players will learn to collaborate with others, develop leadership and communication skills, and have experience solving complicated problems. The story they participate in reacts to the decisions they make each week, and will have rewards and consequences based on previous actions. So, join in the adventure, and see if you can Master the Dungeon Verse! You may enroll for as many sessions as you'd like all at once, or week by week. You do not need to attend every session to be a part of the program. Registration will close the day before a session. We will need a minimum of 3 players enrolled in the session for it to run. If we don't have enough players enrolled, you will be informed the morning of and receive a full refund/credit as you choose. If you have any questions, please reach out to greetings@mdv.world. Disclaimer: The game will feature sequences of fantasy combat, such as fighting a dragon or goblins. There will be no gore (defeated enemies poof into dust) and player actions regarding violence will be moderated by the Game Runner. Immoral actions, like hurting innocents or threatening other players, are not allowed. Note: The age range for this series is approximate. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis depending on a player's age, maturity level, and scheduling availability.

*This series is invite-only. If you are interested in attending, and have not been invited, please contact greetings@mdv.world!* Join us in an adventure to save a continent in an entirely original fantasy world. Players will take on the role of hero characters in a world filled with opportunities to help and dangers to encounter, all through the safety of a fictional setting. Players will learn to collaborate with others, develop leadership and communication skills, and have experience solving complicated problems. The story they participate in reacts to the decisions they make each week, and will have rewards and consequences based on previous actions. So, join in the adventure, and see if you can Master the Dungeon Verse! You may enroll for as many sessions as you'd like all at once, or week by week. You do not need to attend every session to be a part of the program. Registration will close the day before a session. We will need a minimum of 3 players enrolled in the session for it to run. If we don't have enough players enrolled, you will be informed the morning of and receive a full refund/credit as you choose. If you have any questions, please reach out to greetings@mdv.world. Disclaimer: The game will feature sequences of fantasy combat, such as fighting a dragon or goblins. There will be no gore (defeated enemies poof into dust) and player actions regarding violence will be moderated by the Game Runner. Immoral actions, like hurting innocents or threatening other players, are not allowed. Note: The age range for this series is approximate. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis depending on a player's age, maturity level, and scheduling availability.

In Drawing/Painting Class we will create a variety of fine art projects focusing on technique and style, composition, brushwork, and systematic practice. KVArteest will give input on our subject matter, as we together decide what we want to learn.

Let’s all be creative together! Every 2nd Thursday in September through May, I will offer a guided acrylic painting on canvas for students and their families both in-studio and virtually. You can drop off your student or stay and paint ;)

Join us in a fun 5 day course to learn secrets of the world's most popular puzzle toy! By the end of our week long camp, your child will build confidence, improve spatial thinking abilities, improve patience, and have fun! Decision making techniques taught through the Rubiks cube course can help improve your child's thinking in other academic subjects. Let's connect and learn this valuable skill.

1. Learn tables from 1 to 99 within seconds 2. Mental Addition 3. Mental Subtraction techniques 4. Mental Multiplication multidimensional Advantages of learning: These are tricks and shortcuts are for competitive, regular exams and everyday calculations Increase Calculation Speed and Accuracy Improves Confidence and Concentration Builds interest in Math

1. Learn tables from 1 to 99 within seconds 2. Mental Addition 3. Mental Subtraction techniques 4. Mental Multiplication multidimensional Advantages of learning: These are tricks and shortcuts are for competitive, regular exams and everyday calculations Increase Calculation Speed and Accuracy Improves Confidence and Concentration Builds interest in Math

1. Learn tables from 1 to 99 within seconds 2. Mental Addition 3. Mental Subtraction techniques 4. Mental Multiplication multidimensional Advantages of learning: These are tricks and shortcuts are for competitive, regular exams and everyday calculations Increase Calculation Speed and Accuracy Improves Confidence and Concentration Builds interest in Math

1. Learn tables from 1 to 99 within seconds 2. Mental Addition 3. Mental Subtraction techniques 4. Mental Multiplication multidimensional Advantages of learning: These are tricks and shortcuts are for competitive, regular exams and everyday calculations Increase Calculation Speed and Accuracy Improves Confidence and Concentration Builds interest in Math

1. Learn tables from 1 to 99 within seconds 2. Mental Addition 3. Mental Subtraction techniques 4. Mental Multiplication multidimensional Advantages of learning: These are tricks and shortcuts are for competitive, regular exams and everyday calculations Increase Calculation Speed and Accuracy Improves Confidence and Concentration Builds interest in Math

In Drawing/Painting Class we will create a variety of fine art projects focusing on technique and style, composition, brushwork, and systematic practice. KVArteest will give input on our subject matter, as we together decide what we want to learn.

In Drawing/Painting Class we will create a variety of fine art projects focusing on technique and style, composition, brushwork, and systematic practice. KVArteest will give input on our subject matter, as we together decide what we want to learn.

Is the student struggling with computer science subject at school? Does the student aim to get a score of 5 in this test? Or simply, the student would love to have a better understanding of the subject? We are here to help you with your journey. OUR GOAL IS TO: - Master 100% of the course content through reviewing and practicing the test, and running programs. - Build solid Java programming skills, and train computational thinking - Be able to design and implement programming algorithms independently - Master how to learn and prepare the AP CS exam independently - Get ideas on building CS programming projects COURSE OUTLINE: I. OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAM DESIGN - The overall goal of designing a piece of software (a computer program) is to correctly solve the given problem. A. Program and Class Design 1. Problem analysis 2. Data abstraction and encapsulation 3. Class specifications, interface specifications, relationships (“is-a,” “has-a”), and extension using inheritance 4. Code reuse 5. Data representation and algorithms 6. Functional decomposition II. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION - Part of the problem-solving process is the statement of solutions in a precise form that invites review and analysis. A. Implementation techniques 1. Top-down 2. Bottom-up 3. Object-oriented 4. Encapsulation and information hiding 5. Procedural abstraction B. Programming constructs 1.Primitive types vs. reference types 2. Declaration: Constants, Variables, Methods and Parameters, Classes, and Interfaces 3.Text output using System.out.print and System.out.println 4. Control: Method call, Sequential execution, Conditional execution, Iteration, and Recursion 5. Expression evaluation: Numeric expressions, String expressions, and Boolean expressions, short-circuit evaluation, De Morgan’s law C. Java library classes and interfaces included in the AP Java Subset III. PROGRAM ANALYSIS - The analysis of programs includes examining and testing programs to determine whether they correctly meet their specifications. A. Testing 1. Development of appropriate test cases, including boundary cases 2. Unit testing 3. Integration testing B. Debugging 1. Error categories: compile-time, run-time, logic 2. Error identification and correction 3. Techniques such as using a debugger, adding extra output statements, or hand-tracking code. C. Runtime exceptions D. Program correctness 1. Pre- and post-conditions 2. Assertions E. Algorithm Analysis 1. Statement execution counts 2. Informal running time comparison F. Numerical representations of integers 1. Representations of non-negative integers in different bases 2. Implications of finite integer bounds IV. STANDARD DATA STRUCTURES - Data structures are used to represent information within a program: Primitive data types (int, boolean, double), Strings, Classes, Lists, and Arrays (1-dimensional and 2-dimensional) V. STANDARD OPERATIONS AND ALGORITHMS - Standard algorithms serve as examples of good solutions to standard problems. Many are intertwined with standard data structures. A. Operations on data structures 1. Traversals 2. Insertions 3. Deletions B.Searching 1. Sequential 2. Binary C.Sorting 1. Selection 2. Insertion 3. Mergesort VI. COMPUTING IN CONTEXT - An awareness of the ethical and social implications of computing systems is necessary for the study of computer science. System reliability Privacy Legal issues and intellectual property Social and ethical ramifications of computer use "SiliconValley4u is a great choice for AP Comp Sci Tutoring. They are subject matter experts and extremely professional. When my daughter was struggling with AP Comp Sci they quickly made themselves available for consultation and got her back on track with excellent tutoring. She ended up scoring very well on her AP test. Akhil Y is a very patient tutor for AP Comp Sci Principles and AP Comp Sci A." - Alex M (Yelp review)

A. Course Overview This Python Programming course is a program designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of coding. No prior programming experience is necessary—students only need basic computer usage skills. B. Teaching Strategies The course materials cater to diverse learning styles, combining written text with engaging multimedia content. Delivered entirely online, the course offers flexibility for students to learn seamlessly from home or in the classroom. Key chapters focus on Python programming and computer science principles, while supplemental lessons cover topics such as computing ethics, career exploration, and societal impacts of technology. Teachers may tailor lessons to meet state standards or student interests. The course culminates in an optional Creative Project, which can be completed individually or in small groups, fostering collaboration and hands-on application of programming skills. C. Course Planner The curriculum is designed for daily lessons lasting 45-60 minutes. Each chapter includes: • One lesson per day (including quizzes). • One day per chapter lab activity. • One day per chapter test. Larger labs may require additional time. D. Chapters and Objectives Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Python • Introduction to Python • Running Python Programs • Writing Python Code Chapter 2: Working with Data • Data Types and Variables • Numeric and String Variables Chapter 3: Input and Output • Printing Parameters • User Input • String Formatting Chapter 4: Making Decisions • Logical Expressions and Operators • The “if” Statement • Complex Expressions Chapter 5: Finding and Fixing Problems • Types of Errors • Troubleshooting Tools • Using the Python Debugger Chapter 6: Lists and Loops • Lists, Tuples, and Functions • “For” and “While” Loops Chapter 7: Numeric and Data • Dates, Times, and Math Libraries • Random Numbers Chapter 8: Working with Strings • String Functions • Input Validation with “try/except” Chapter 9: Functions • Writing and Calling Functions • Local and Global Scope Chapter 10: Python Classes • Object-Oriented Programming Basics Chapter 11: Class Instances • Creating and Managing Objects Chapter 12: Food Fight Project • Developing a Python-based Game Chapter 13: Creative Project • Design, Coding, Testing, and Team Collaboration Supplemental Lessons • Python on Your Computer: Installing Python, Using IDEs, and Managing Projects. • Computers and Society: Global Computing, Digital Identity, and Artificial Intelligence.

Scratch is a great language recommended for beginners in coding. It allows you to create animated and interactive stories, games, and movies. Topics covered of this class will teach students the introduction of Scratch, the fundamentals up to creating their own animations. What will be taught : 1. Definition of Moviemaking 2. Importance of coding for Movie Making 3. Step by step procedure to build a movie What topics are covered : Weeks 1-4: 1. Fundamentals of Scratch 2. creating simple animations 3. Teaching building blocks 4. Teaching the logic behind scripts 5. Demonstrating rock, paper, scissor games 6. Demonstrating guessing game Weeks 5-8 1. Associating Sounds with a character 2. Play Sound 3. Play Drums Part I 4. Play Drums Part II 5. Play Note and Play Instruments Part I 6. Play Note and Play Instruments Part II 7. Creating a Guessing game 8. Create rock, paper, scissor games 7. Making animated movie -1 Weeks 9-12 1. Making Animated movie-1 2. Making animated movie -2 3. Making animated movie -3 4. Making animated movie -4 Note: "This course outline is a general guideline, we go by the pace of the group, when it comes to coding and creativity students have to get the hang of it." Class structure : 1. We group them by their skills and ages 2. We go by the group's pace - Not so fast and slow - Adequate level Teaching style : 1. Make kids understand that coding is FUN, not a subject to worry about scores and grades too much 2. Make them understanding applications of coding to create interest - Not to "just learn" something 3. We also help them understand coding pathway if they meet the challenges presented 4. Homework will be provided Interactivity: Highly interactive. Students can interact with Instructor just like in the classroom. Instructors are trained to control the class and keep the noise levels to low. We use Powerpoints and some of the exercises from Nexclap (Our own product developed for students). Participants are able to join the class from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience. Pre-requisites : None! Just have fun with it. if you have attended a few camps or classes and have some basic understanding, that's great. We help them to understand how to put that knowledge to use to create real things.

Connecting via Google Meet, I work one-on-one with your student to help them grow in their abilities as a player and musician. My personalized approach ensures that each lesson is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of your student. I provide comprehensive music lessons that cover a wide range of skills, including: • Instrument technique and mastery • Musical theory and reading sheet music • Building a strong practice routine • Performance preparation and confidence-building To ensure that my teaching style is the right fit for your student, I offer a free introductory lesson. This gives both the student and I an opportunity to get to know each other, discuss goals, and create a personalized learning plan. Why Choose Online Lessons? Online music lessons via Google Meet offer several advantages: • Convenience of learning from home • Flexible scheduling to fit your busy life Join me on this musical journey and watch your student flourish as a skilled and confident musician!

Scratch is a great language recommended for beginners in coding. It allows you to create animated and interactive stories, games, and movies. Topics covered of this class will teach students the introduction of Scratch, the fundamentals up to creating their own animations. What will be taught : 1. Definition of Moviemaking 2. Importance of coding for Movie Making 3. Step by step procedure to build a movie What topics are covered : Weeks 1-4: 1. Fundamentals of Scratch 2. creating simple animations 3. Teaching building blocks 4. Teaching the logic behind scripts 5. Demonstrating rock, paper, scissor games 6. Demonstrating guessing game Weeks 5-8 1. Associating Sounds with a character 2. Play Sound 3. Play Drums Part I 4. Play Drums Part II 5. Play Note and Play Instruments Part I 6. Play Note and Play Instruments Part II 7. Creating a Guessing game 8. Create rock, paper, scissor games 7. Making animated movie -1 Weeks 9-12 1. Making Animated movie-1 2. Making animated movie -2 3. Making animated movie -3 4. Making animated movie -4 Note: "This course outline is a general guideline, we go by the pace of the group, when it comes to coding and creativity students have to get the hang of it." Class structure : 1. We group them by their skills and ages 2. We go by the group's pace - Not so fast and slow - Adequate level Teaching style : 1. Make kids understand that coding is FUN, not a subject to worry about scores and grades too much 2. Make them understanding applications of coding to create interest - Not to "just learn" something 3. We also help them understand coding pathway if they meet the challenges presented 4. Homework will be provided Interactivity: Highly interactive. Students can interact with Instructor just like in the classroom. Instructors are trained to control the class and keep the noise levels to low. We use Powerpoints and some of the exercises from Nexclap (Our own product developed for students). Participants are able to join the class from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience. Pre-requisites : None! Just have fun with it. if you have attended a few camps or classes and have some basic understanding, that's great. We help them to understand how to put that knowledge to use to create real things.

*This series is invite-only. If you are interested in attending, and have not been invited, please contact greetings@mdv.world!* Join us in an adventure to save a continent in an entirely original fantasy world. Players will take on the role of hero characters in a world filled with opportunities to help and dangers to encounter, all through the safety of a fictional setting. Players will learn to collaborate with others, develop leadership and communication skills, and have experience solving complicated problems. The story they participate in reacts to the decisions they make each week, and will have rewards and consequences based on previous actions. So, join in the adventure, and see if you can Master the Dungeon Verse! You may enroll for as many sessions as you'd like all at once, or week by week. You do not need to attend every session to be a part of the program. Registration will close the day before a session. We will need a minimum of 3 players enrolled in the session for it to run. If we don't have enough players enrolled, you will be informed the morning of and receive a full refund/credit as you choose. If you have any questions, please reach out to greetings@mdv.world. Disclaimer: The game will feature sequences of fantasy combat, such as fighting a dragon or goblins. There will be no gore (defeated enemies poof into dust) and player actions regarding violence will be moderated by the Game Runner. Immoral actions, like hurting innocents or threatening other players, are not allowed. Note: The age range for this series is approximate. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis depending on a player's age, maturity level, and scheduling availability.

Do you have a budding musician on your hands? Register them in an online session with one of our teachers from Anahid Syourapian Piano School! Kids (ages four and up) can try their hand at learning the piano through a variety of activities and exercises for all levels and abilities. The teachers customize their lessons based on each individual students' needs and goals, so even newbies can give it a go. Kids will learn jazz, pop and other styles in music, but the main concentration will be in classical music. Piano lessons will focus on classical music, ear training and theory. The teachers will love to share their experiences, knowledge and patience with their students. Each lesson will allow both teachers and students to get to know each other so teachers can plan their lessons accordingly! Note: You need a keyboard or piano for this lesson. To contact the studio directly, please e-mail us at anahids@yahoo.com or call/text to 347-645-2450

In this private art class, your learner will see their artistic talents soar under the guidance of a fun and encouraging art teacher, who provides personalized instruction based on the learner's needs and goals. Materials and subject matter depends on the desired focus of the student. I teach realistic and creative drawing skills, Photoshop and other digital art apps, graphic design, comics and cartooning / anime, painting, and sculpting with clay. For messy materials, I recommend a 40 minute class (or longer, by request.) Message me to set up a longer lesson or group. During instruction, I will create along with your learner so they can pick up little artist's tricks from me on-screen. For hands-on work, I use a second camera. For digital art, I will alternate screensharing my screen, or the student's if they need help; please log in to Outschool/zoom on the same device as your digital art app. If you can, I also recommend logging into the classroom a second device so learners can watch my share screen more easily. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GROUPS, SCHEDULING, & MAKE-UPS: Message me to request additional times, lessons starting on the hour, back-to-back lessons, or to organize a group. Parents, do you have more than one child who wants to learn about art? Siblings can be added to the lesson for an additional charge. It is OK for registered learners to share a screen. If you need to reschedule, please let me know at least 48 hours in advance. Rescheduled / make-up lessons for illness and emergency are at the instructor's discretion. No shows or last-minute cancellations will still be charged. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TOPICS: Realistic Drawing: We will explore the basics: line, shape, value/shading, texture, and proportions. We may practice drawing objects from life and from photos, learn techniques from "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" such as Contour Drawing, using Positive and Negative Space, or human proportions. As the student progresses, we will choose what the student is interested in drawing, including landscapes and nature, portraits and animals, or even realistic-looking fantasty creatures like dragons and unicorns. Creative Drawing: Students will learn to use the basic tools and techniques listed above to create drawings based on the students interest and style. Manga, anime, and cartooning artists still start with a foundation in realistic drawing skills and techniques and then expand upon them, exaggerate, and use stylized images like a language, telling a story through images. We may explore how to use artistic tools and techniques to refine the student's style and refine their visual story-telling strategies. I may also help students develop, edit, or workshop their stories, based on need. Digital Arts & Graphic Design: Students will learn about various digital art and graphic design software / apps by request as we discuss principles of graphic design or practice digital drawing, sketching, and collaging techniques. Apps may include Adobe Photoshop or Procreate (or the free versions Photopea, GIMP, Adobe Illustrator, the free versions Inkscape and Graphite, or others like Medibang, Krita, Autodesk Sketchbook, ibis Paint, Kleki, Canva, etc. For students interested in Photoshop / Photopea and similar programs, we will first explore the basics: lighting adjustment, selection techniques, cut and paste, and layers. Students may choose to focus on improving photos they have created, creating new imaginative works through photocollage and digital art, or digital drawing and painting using layers to refine a sketch. For students interested in graphic design, we may study logo design, product design, web design, fashion or textile design, T-shirt design, or print-on-demand products (Redbubble.com, Spoonflower.com, etc.) I can also teach beginner animation using Flip-a-Clip, Photopea, and Canva. Painting: Students will learn techniques for painting with watercolor, watercolor pencils, watercolor resist, gouache, ink, chalk pastels, and oil pastels (no oil paints please!) Students will learn various strategies for creating textures, blending, and detailed work-- everything from how to hold a brush, what kind of paper to use, and when to wait and let the paint dry. Topics and themes may be realistic or creative as the drawing skills above. Sculpting: We will explore the basics of using clay, molding spheres, coils, and slabs. We will work on additive and subtractive style building. Students may work with animation clay, sculpy, FIMO, air dry clay, or Model Magic. We may explore making various useful objects and the cultures that made them or look at popular stop-motion animation films.