The Intro Course to Teaching with Scratch

Discover the Power of Scratch: A Quick Guide for Educators

Designed and instructed by Kai Hutchence, the author of The Teacher's Guide to Scratch, this concise course provides a fast-paced introduction to Scratch, a fantastic visual programming language. Learn what Scratch is, explore its capabilities, and understand the numerous benefits it offers for coding education.

This short course will equip you to:

• Become familiar with the Scratch website and editor interface.
• Create your first project in Scratch – hands-on experience from the start!
• Work with block coding – a visual and intuitive approach to programming.
• Utilize the art editor in Scratch to design and customize your own digital art.
• Master key coding concepts: sequential, concurrent, looping, and conditional code.
• Explore amazing examples of top-tier educational projects built with Scratch.
• Understand cross-curricular opportunities – how Scratch can save you time and energy integrating coding into various subjects.
• Find resources for further learning and training to expand your Scratch skills.

This course is specifically designed for educators seeking a quick and easy way to understand Scratch. The project demonstrated in video 2 is an excellent first project for students in grades 2-5, offering a simple and engaging game.

For school administrators and education officials, this video school provides a valuable overview of Scratch and its potential to enhance coding education. Discover how Scratch can offer a cost-effective and efficient solution for coding initiatives, saving districts both time and money compared to other options.

Begin your coding education journey with this simple crash course, created by a leading expert in teaching with Scratch.