Scratch vs Code.org
Developers should learn or use Scratch when introducing programming to beginners, especially in educational settings like schools or coding camps, as it teaches fundamental concepts like loops, conditionals, and variables in an accessible way meets developers should learn about code. Here's our take.
Scratch
Developers should learn or use Scratch when introducing programming to beginners, especially in educational settings like schools or coding camps, as it teaches fundamental concepts like loops, conditionals, and variables in an accessible way
Scratch
Nice PickDevelopers should learn or use Scratch when introducing programming to beginners, especially in educational settings like schools or coding camps, as it teaches fundamental concepts like loops, conditionals, and variables in an accessible way
Pros
- +It's also useful for rapid prototyping of simple interactive ideas or for educators creating engaging STEM content, as it fosters computational thinking without the steep learning curve of text-based languages
- +Related to: block-based-programming, computational-thinking
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Code.org
Developers should learn about Code
Pros
- +org when involved in educational technology, outreach programs, or creating beginner-friendly coding tutorials, as it offers insights into effective pedagogy for teaching programming to novices
- +Related to: blockly, javascript
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Scratch if: You want it's also useful for rapid prototyping of simple interactive ideas or for educators creating engaging stem content, as it fosters computational thinking without the steep learning curve of text-based languages and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Code.org if: You prioritize org when involved in educational technology, outreach programs, or creating beginner-friendly coding tutorials, as it offers insights into effective pedagogy for teaching programming to novices over what Scratch offers.
Developers should learn or use Scratch when introducing programming to beginners, especially in educational settings like schools or coding camps, as it teaches fundamental concepts like loops, conditionals, and variables in an accessible way
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