From an outside view, programming can seem like a foreign and cryptic “process” to most. The learning curve to begin programming is enormous to some, especially due to its nature of being written, but it doesn’t always have to be that way.
By avoiding a language based process of programming, Scratch allows young users to begin programming with ease through the comfort of drag and drop blocks. Despite being block based, Scratch does not limit the coder’s creativity and allows them to exercise their skills. Similar to ScratchJR, coders can also create their own games with the infinite number of possibilities available, and share them with their friends and family.
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Although it may seem like the block system may limit kids’ in what they can do, the vast array of blocks, as well as the small learning curve, allows them to begin creating games and stories within their first hours of beginning.
The requirements for this Patch are computer with a web browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, etc..) and access to the Internet, which may be provided depending on the location of the workshop. The Patch is typically meant for students between grades 2-3, but students older or younger may take it as well. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned how to create interactive games and how to share them friends, all while improving their communication skills.