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ScratchJr

1.5.11 by Scratch Foundation

(0 Reviews) November 04, 2024

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1.5.11

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November 04, 2024

Developer
Scratch Foundation

Categories
Education

Platforms
Android

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License
Free

Package Name
org.scratchjr.android

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ScratchJr is an introductory programming language that enables young children (ages 5 and up) to create their own interactive stories and games. Children snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. Children can modify characters in the paint editor, add their own voices and sounds, even insert photos of themselves -- then use the programming blocks to make their characters come to life.

ScratchJr is a programming application designed for children ages 8 and up, inspired by the popular Scratch programming language. It was created by a collaboration between Tufts University, MIT Media Lab, and the Playful Invention Company, with the Android version developed by Two Sigma. The app aims to introduce young children to coding as a new form of literacy, similar to writing, and make it accessible to everyone.

The interface and programming language of ScratchJr have been carefully designed to be developmentally appropriate for younger children. This includes features that match their cognitive, personal, social, and emotional development. As children use ScratchJr, they not only learn how to interact with computers, but also how to create and express themselves through coding. This helps them develop problem-solving skills, sequencing skills, and supports their early childhood numeracy and literacy.

The graphics and illustrations in ScratchJr were created by HvingtQuatre Company and Sarah Thomson. The app is free to use, but users are encouraged to make a donation to the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing support for ScratchJr. This version of ScratchJr is only compatible with tablets that are 7-inches or larger and running Android 4.2 or higher.

By using ScratchJr, children are not only learning to code, but they are also coding to learn. It is seen as a new form of literacy that can help children organize their thinking and express their ideas. The app aims to make coding accessible to everyone, regardless of age or background, and to show that it can be just as important and valuable as writing. The Terms of Use for ScratchJr can be found on their website, and users are encouraged to read and abide by them.

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