CREATIVE COMPUTING WITH SCRATCH JR (K - 2)
Organization: Creative Computing with Scratch RI Project through the Copernicus STEAM Learning Lab
Format: The format is flexible and will vary dependent on the course where Scratch Jr. is being integrated. Free curricula and more than 30 class projects are available to choose from.
Description: Students use a drag and drop programming language (Scratch Jr.) to code, create, and share interactive stories, animations, games, music, and more as they learning problem solving and other fundamental CS concepts.
Teacher Profile: No prior CS experience required
PD Profile: Two full days with an after-school follow-up session (plus 1 full day of CS Fundamentals is encouraged), both with school year support (18+ hours).
Cost to School: PD costs waived for eligible educators.
Computer Access: Tablets or Chromebooks for Scratch Jr. and Chromebooks and Smartphones for Dash & Dot Robotics
UNIQUE BENEFITS:
Introduction to Scratch Jr's cross curricula resources, Dash & Dot robotics, strategies for classroom implementation and integration
One full-day training on Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals (CSF) curriculum is encouraged but optional.
Tablets & Chromebooks
"I loved the easy, clear, supportive and effective pace of instruction and play (learning ;-) Learned a bunch!”
