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    Scratch is a free multimedia programming tool that allows users to create animated stories, games, and artwork without coding knowledge. It uses a simple graphical interface to piece together programs. The author found Scratch easy to navigate but struggled during the creation process without tutorial videos. While the videos were helpful, having many was overwhelming. Scratch can be used across subjects and ages in education. Its only weaknesses are that updated versions may cost money and learning to use a new coding tool can be difficult initially.

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    Scratch is a free multimedia programming tool that allows users to create animated stories, games, and artwork without coding knowledge. It uses a simple graphical interface to piece together programs. The author found Scratch easy to navigate but struggled during the creation process without tutorial videos. While the videos were helpful, having many was overwhelming. Scratch can be used across subjects and ages in education. Its only weaknesses are that updated versions may cost money and learning to use a new coding tool can be difficult initially.

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    Marykate Taylor

    Coding Application Review: Scratch

    Scratch

    I personally found Scratch to be an enjoyable well-put-together application. I personally liked the free
    range of different activities I could create. I had the opportunity create scenes, games, or mini cartoons.
    Coming from someone who doesn’t usually enjoy technology based games, Scratch is a game changer.

    Scratch is designed for children, this freeware multimedia programming tool makes creating animated
    stories, video games and interactive artwork a snap. Scratch uses a simple graphical interface that lets
    users put together multimedia programs without any programming knowledge. The controls are intuitive
    enough for kids to begin with simple maneuvers while complex enough to build elaborate games and
    scripts that make use of various effects to share with family and other Scratch users.

    Ease of Use

    Overall, the website was easy to navigate and find where all the different tools were located.​ ​During my
    creation process, I definitely struggled at times. Coming from someone who is not overly tech savvy at all
    nor enjoys technology based games, having a tutorial video was crucial for me. The video showed me step
    by step how to make my “sprite” move, how to add a background, how to incorporate sound and dialogue,
    and so much more. Instead of having one general tutorial video on how to use the application, it included
    several tutorial videos that covered all the specific actions you need to know to create a desired outcome.
    Marykate Taylor
    Although I appreciated the different tutorial videos, because there were so many, I found it overwhelming
    and defeating. Trying to figure out what I was doing and at the same time trying to find the one video that
    would help me figure it out was too much.

    Lastly, I appreciated how in the application there were no pop-up adds or annoying glitches that prevented
    me from enjoying the website.

    Help Features

    As I mentioned earlier, Scratch includes several tutorial videos to help you step by step on how to code
    your desired actions. I feel as it would’ve been nice to have help while doing your work, instead of having
    to leave what you are doing to go find a video for help.
    Marykate Taylor
    Applicability to Teacher Task

    Students can use Scratch to code their own interactive stories, animations, and games. In the process, they
    learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively (essential skills for everyone in
    today’s society). Educators are integrating Scratch across many different subject areas and age groups.

    As an aspiring teacher, I appreciated how the ​Educators Guide​ shows and explains all the different ways
    to implement Scratch within the classroom.

    (Scratch allows individual work, but also collaborative)

    Lesson Compatibility

    As mentioned above, Scratch is being used across several different subjects and age groups. For instance,
    Scratch can be used in a math lesson by either having yourself or your students create and play a math
    based game; it can be used in a language arts lesson where you have your student write a story and bring
    it to life through Scratch; or you can create a music lesson through scratch or have your students create
    their own music. The possibilities are endless.

    Hardware Compatibility

    Scratch will run in most current web browsers on desktops, laptops and tablets. You can view projects on
    mobile phones, but currently you are not able to create or edit projects on phones.

    Cost

    Scratch is a free application with many updated versions to enhance your experience and lessons. The
    only concern is that I couldn’t find if the updated versions cost money or not.
    Marykate Taylor
    Overall Review Including Strengths and Weaknesses

    Overall, I believe Scratch is an excellent tool to implicate in future teaching. I highly appreciate the
    organization and helpful information their website provided. The only weakness is within myself in
    learning how to use a new website, especially when it has to do with coding. Therefore, once I become a
    master at this website I will definitely use it within my future classroom.
    Marykate Taylor

    References

    Search. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://scratch.mit.edu/search/projects?q=Cost

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