An amazing way to engage all students in computer programming.

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Community Review for Scratch

Sara C.
Sara C.
Indian Ridge Elementary School
Aurora CO, US
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I love that Scratch is free! I can set-up classes and it allows the students to work on their projects in the classroom as well as at home. The possibilities are endless with Scratch. I am the STEM teacher in the specials rotations, so I provide the introduction to the students and the support for other staff members to use it in their classrooms. The students have created games, stories, and art projects. I have seen it used on the classroom with writing. The students love to see their stories come to life! This is a highly engaging, very addictive website! Scratch can be used with students in first grade all the way through high school.

How I Use It

I have used this with students in grades 1-5. I use it as an introduction to programming. I allow the students to explore the projects in the Scratch gallery and then choose what type of project they would like to create. This allows students to take their project to the level they are able to complete. It differentiates itself!

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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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