About

Hello! My name is Spencer Johnson, and I think software is amazing. As a father of two, I want my children to grow up able to safely and productively use technology and the internet. My own journey into software development has shown me both how useful the tools are that are available to us and also how dangerous they can be. As such, I want my children to be as prepared as possible to engage computers and the internet with intelligence and care. Beyond these goals, working in software as a field is a fun and rewarding career path that can be opened up to our children with a little bit of hard work and an opportunity to learn. That's why I started Goshen Software.

I teach courses over Zoom on a semester rotation, starting with an introduction to computers, and going all the way to "full-stack" software development. I've designed the rotation of courses to allow students who move all the way through from start to end to have enough of a foundation to either thrive in a trade-school setting for software development, or even move directly into internships in the field. If you are interested in signing up for a course, or you'd like to schedule a meet-and-greet to get to know me and learn more about the program, feel free to email me and I'd be happy to schedule something with you. Check out the course catalog and the FAQ sections below for more information.

Soli Deo Gloria

Course Catalog

Introduction to Computers and the Internet

FALL 2024

Goals:
1) Develop proficiency in using computers and computer hardware, and safely engaging and navigating the internet.
2) Understand how computers work and process information at a fundamental level.
3) Be ready to begin HTML and CSS in the Spring.

HTML/CSS

SPRING 2025

Goals:
1) Understand how websites are built and be able to build your own static websites from scratch.
2) Gain comfort and proficiency in software development tools.

JavaScript

FALL 2025

Goals:
1) Turn static websites into fully functional websites.
2) Understand how computers store, process, and deliver data.

C#

SPRING 2026

Goals:
1) Combine everything learned this far to develop fully functional websites using the C# coding language.
2) Interact with web APIs to handle data from across the internet.
3) Intermediate understanding of Object-Oriented Programming.

FAQ

How long are courses?

Each course runs for a total of 14 weeks.

When do classes start?

The "Fall" semester starts the last week of August. The "Spring" semester starts the last week of January.

When do classes happen?

Classes take place weekly on Tuesdays at 4:30 EST over zoom.

How much does it cost to register for a course?

The registration fee for each course is $400, and is due one week before classes start. If you have multiple children taking courses, there is a discount available for each additional child.

What do we need to sign up?

Enrollment in a Goshen Software course requires the following:

Access to a computer and internet with sufficient speeds to attend live Zoom meetings. Download speeds should be at least 15 mbps. This can be checked at www.speedtest.net.
Computer hardware: A mouse, webcam, and microphone. Laptops today usually have webcams and microphones built in. If you don’t have a webcam, I can provide recommendations.
Homework during the week will need around 2 hours free time to be on the computer without distraction.
Maturity. The material covered in these courses is highly technical, and I will do everything I can to simplify it and make it manageable for young students. No one knows your children better than you. Consider if your child can sit and engage material for an hour, interact with other children over complicated problems, and resolve basic arithmetic challenges.

How do I register for a course?

Send me an email at software@goshen.family and we'll get connected and talk through next steps.