Scratch
Creative sandbox opens the door to coding in any (opens in new tab)subject area
Pros: Massive community for resources and support, easily integrated in different subjects.
Cons: Doesn’t offer the next step into text-based coding languages.
Bottom Line: Scratch draws students of all types into coding and lays a foundation for future learning.
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