ABSTRACT

By this point we’ve made our arguments why we need to teach coding in schools and why educators need to know how to code. But why Scratch? Why is it the right tool for the job? There are dozens of computer languages and coding websites, so what makes Scratch our choice as the best tool for educators to work with teaching this critical new skill? Let’s take a look at some of the great features of Scratch and why I think it wins as the best way to teach coding, hands down.