Teaching Scratch Programming…from Scratch

di John Nunez (Autore)

John Nunez, 2024

Are you ready to introduce young learners to the world of programming? "Teaching Scratch Programming…from Scratch" by John Nunez is the perfect guide for educators, parents, and students eager to explore coding with Scratch, a fun and interactive block-based visual programming language designed by the MIT Media Lab. This comprehensive ebook breaks down the essentials of Scratch in a step-by-step manner, making it accessible for beginners of all ages. Through engaging lessons and hands-on projects, learners will develop problem-solving skills and unleash their creativity, all while building a strong foundation in programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, variables, and event handling. What you'll find inside: Module 1: Introduction to Scratch – Learn the basics of Scratch, how to set up your account, explore the interface, and start creating your first project. Module 2: Basic Concepts and First Project – Dive into sprites, the core elements in Scratch, and learn how to customize, move, and animate them. Module 3: Working with Motion and Looks – Get your sprites moving! This module covers motion blocks, gliding, and using coordinates to position your sprites, along with customizing their appearance. Module 4: Introducing Loops and Control – Master the logic of programming by implementing loops and control structures in Scratch, bringing more complex behaviors to your projects. Module 5: Sensing and Variables – Make your projects interactive by using sensing blocks and learn how to track scores and levels with variables. Module 6: Advanced Projects – Take your Scratch skills to the next level by creating more sophisticated projects, including story-based games and multi-level challenges with timers. Module 7: Sharing and Remixing Projects – Learn how to collaborate with others, share your projects online, and remix existing projects to foster a deeper understanding of programming. Module 8: Capstone Project – Build your own project from scratch, applying everything you've learned, from brainstorming ideas to presenting and refining your project. Each module is packed with exercises and projects that reinforce key concepts and encourage learners to experiment, create, and collaborate. Scratch is more than just a tool for learning to code; it's a platform that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. This ebook makes learning to code fun and easy, helping young programmers develop essential 21st-century skills that will set them up for future success. Whether you're an educator looking for a curriculum to introduce Scratch in the classroom or a parent guiding your child through their first programming adventure, "Teaching Scratch Programming…from Scratch" is the perfect companion for every step of the journey. Order now and start teaching Scratch with confidence!

• Autore: John Nunez
• Anno edizione: 2024
• Editore: John Nunez
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798227028327

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