ScratchJr – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:51:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Young children’s ScratchJr coding projects: Assessment and support https://noise.getoto.net/2023/10/17/young-childrens-scratchjr-coding-projects-assessment-and-support/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:51:52 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85003 Block-based programming applications like Scratch and ScratchJr provide millions of children with an introduction to programming; they are a fun and accessible way for beginners to explore programming concepts and start making with code. ScratchJr, in particular, is designed specifically for children between the ages of 5 and 7, enabling them to create their own…

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]]> Kids’ coding languages https://noise.getoto.net/2023/04/28/kids-coding-languages/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:47:30 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=83768 Programming is becoming an increasingly useful skill in today’s society. As we continue to rely more and more on software and digital technology, knowing how to code is also more and more valuable. That’s why many parents are looking for ways to introduce their children to programming. You might find it difficult to know where…

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]]> At what age can a child start coding? https://noise.getoto.net/2022/11/08/at-what-age-can-a-child-start-coding/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:22:23 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=81878 Coding, or computer programming, is a way of writing instructions so that computers can complete tasks. Those instructions can be as simple as ‘move a toy robot forwards for three seconds and then make a beep’, or more complicated instructions, such as ‘check the weather in my local area and then adjust the heating in…

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]]> How do I start my child coding? https://noise.getoto.net/2022/07/14/how-do-i-start-my-child-coding/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:21:04 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=80442 You may have heard a lot about coding and how important it is for children to start learning about coding as early as possible. Computers have become part of our lives, and we’re not just talking about the laptop or desktop computer you might have in your home or on your desk at work. Your…

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