ScratchJr: Code Along
Come code with us during this virtual ScratchJr code along. A great way to begin using Scratch with your students. You can pause or slow down the video at any time. While the video is playing, you are free to circulate your class and help students with their coding or do some coding yourself!
Blockly > Demos
“The demos on this page combine Blockly features and AppEngine storage.”
Blockly: Overview and First Steps
Get acquainted with this versatile block coding software.
Try Blockly
“Blockly was built by Google for developers and is a block programming language that is compatible with a variety of devices such as Ozobots, Micro:bits, Dash & Dot, MBot, and many others. It is versatile, open source, and is great for translating block code into real programming languages like Python and JavaScript!”
TurtleArt: Extensions
Explore arithmetic and polygons with TurtleArt coding software.
Turtle Art: Make Art With Code
A video overview by Children’s Technology Review
TurtleArt: First Steps
Cards to show you how to code different figures using TurtleArt block coding.
MakeCode: Introduction to Computer Science
12 lessons to learn about variables, algorithms and more.
Harvard: Unstuck Cards
Got stuck somewhere when coding? Here are some strategies to help.
Scratch: Creative Computing Curriculum Guide
Learn more about Scratch and how it can be used across the curriculum.
Québec Scratch Educator Meetup
A virtual space to share, create and learn with educators from across the province. For Scratch and Scratch Jr.
Scratch: Parent Information
Parent information on the benefits of Scratch.
Scratch: Educator Information
Learn about using Scratch with your students
Scratch: Explore
Explore projects created by other users that can also be remixed into new projects.
Scratch: Getting Started Tutorial
Learn how to navigate the Scratch interface.
ScratchJr: Tutorials
Watch these tutorials to become more familiar with ScratchJr and how it can be used to further your pedagogy.
ScratchJr: First Steps
Learn how to navigate the ScratchJr interface.
ScratchJr
Link to main website that contains download information for various devices.
Makey Makey Interactive Timelines : Teacher’s Guide
Explore creating interactive timelines with your students. These interactive timelines could be created across the curriculum. Note: Teachers may have to request access to view this document!
Makey Makey Interactive Timelines: Student Workbook
A workbook to support students in planing and creating timelines with Makey Makey and Scratch.
Makey Makey Educator Resources
How-to guides, activities, and going beyond the banana piano.
Makey Makey Activities: Autodesk Instructables
Check out some project ideas that use a Makey Makey microcontroller.
Makey Makey Hookup Guide
Learn how to begin using a Makey Makey microcontroller.
Getting Started with LilyPad
A video to help you learn about this cool sewable!
Chirping Plush Owl Toy
Learn how to make this cute chirping owl. This project is a real hoot! guide Becky Stern.
GEMMA 2 Update – Adafruit’s Tiny Sewable Microcontroller
Learn about the possibilities using this small sewable microcontroller.
Adafruit Arduino IDE Setup
Learn how to begin using Adafruit Arduino IDE .
Cheatsheet for using an Arduino Uno
Etextile Lounge: cheat sheet for using an Arduino Uno
Arduino: Offline Editor
Edit your projects offline with this software download.
Getting Started with Flora
A guide for beginners created by Becky Stern
What is FLORA? Adafruit’s Arduino-Compatible Wearables Platform
Video about Flora.
