Digital Coding with Scratch Jr

The Year 4's recently learned how to create algorithms (sets of instructions) using the Scratch Jr app on their devices. A natural progression from their experiences developing computational thinking with BeeBots, the students worked well using block code programming language to solve set challenges. The students did very well at creating loops (or repetitions) and branching with their programmes and linked their coding in the app to their learning areas such as Geography by making a guide of the continents. Well done Year 4s!

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