visual coding and programming for kids aged 8 and up

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Community Review for Scratch

Anthony C.
Anthony C.
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The website is a perfect tool for teaching coding and programming with elementary students. It is perfect for student centered approached and flip teaching as students are keen to learn and create their own projects.
Here is a link to my blog review. http://ict4kids.ca/2013/03/28/why-flipteaching-complements-scratch-prog…
My Slidedeck on computational thinking - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fFht4r6W_GL6mR6MznKhTvTxUuM7xk1…

My symbaloo on coding applications and websites - http://edu.symbaloo.com/mix/k-8programmingresources

How I Use It

I have been teaching programming in my Grade Four and Five Technology classes with other tools but instantly liked the user-friendly Scratch interface. It seemed perfect for beginners but also included more advanced programming ideas like loops and broadcasting. What made Scratch even more interesting to me was the vibrant database of projects shared by authors, ready to be “re-mixed” and “re-imagined” around the globe. I felt that students of any ability could explore Scratch projects, acknowledge their source and remix them. I strategized that their experiences in class would be an excellent “jumping off” point for future programming and tinkering. (This has proved to be true but not surprising with this generation of 21st century learners and tinkers!)

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JOSEPH C.
JOSEPH C.
December 12, 2022

Builds a lot of foundational skills in students

It is a very versatile learning space for students. Their takeaway from this app is whatever they make it to be and can create many different projects with this app. It allows students to become really good problem solvers, as well as allowing them to exercise their creativity as well. In a group setting this truly challenges our students on how to stay on task, work with others, and be organized. The only challenge would be that there can be too many things that can distract students as well.
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Julius Z.
Julius Z.
September 28, 2021

Amazing pseudo-coding app that develops problem solving skills

Scratch is an awesome learning resource, it could be used as an individual project as well as a group effort which helps with students' interpersonal, collaborative, and problem-solving skills. The only thing limiting a student with the desire of creating work is their own imagination, the possibilities are endless with the number of applications this program can have in a school setting, the only caveat would be that sometimes students can get frustrated at a program not working correctly, but I see it as an opportunity to teach them patience and perseverance.
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TIMOTHY R.
TIMOTHY R.
September 28, 2021

Great coding tool for students and for older individuals learning about aspects of computer science!

I have used this service and thoroughly enjoyed it and the process of learning the syntax. I have coded before and I liked this tool as an introductory coding experience for students who are picking up computer science. Additionally, it would work with adults who are trying the grasp basic coding concepts as there are extensive tools that can be applied in this program and complex projects made.
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