Interactive and engaging coding and problem solving

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.

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.

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.