Course: Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming

Darren Townsend, Code Club leader at Southwold Primary and Nursery School, details how he helps the pupils in his club move from Scratch to Python. I’ve been running after-school computing …

One of Scratch’s most notable and useful features is its ability to execute multiple blocks of code simultaneously. This means that the computer doesn’t need to wait for one code …

Scratch programs don’t really crash. They might not do anything, or they might not do what is expected, but you won’t ever see error messages being spoken to you by …

Picking unique usernames for websites and other software is never easy, so why not automate the process with a random username generator? Now that you have had a go at …

In this step I am going to look at a fairly simple game using string operations, and compare the Scratch and Python code. You will create the game too! This …

There’s no doubt about it: we live in a technologically advanced world. Many students have access to computers or mobile devices, or have some experience using them. Despite this, when …

One aspect of using a text-based language that many learners struggle with is understanding the specific syntax (the rules of the language) required. Mistakes made in a program are often …

One aspect of text-based languages that many learners struggle with is understanding the specific syntax (the rules of the language) required. Mistakes in a program are often due to not …

This course is designed to assist you in transitioning your students from block-based to text-based programming languages, and to provide you with materials, ideas, and activities that will make the …