{"id":11220,"date":"2024-10-11T13:46:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T13:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/?page_id=11220"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:17:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:17:02","slug":"prototypes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/prototypes\/","title":{"rendered":"Prototypes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2026\/01\/Frame-88-1024x472.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13420\" style=\"width:714px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2026\/01\/Frame-88-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2026\/01\/Frame-88-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2026\/01\/Frame-88-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2026\/01\/Frame-88-1536x709.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2026\/01\/Frame-88.jpg 1704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">We are exploring how to create a coding playground with ScratchJr that&nbsp;extends beyond the screen, empowering ScratchJr coders to program a physical robot with physical blocks. This project prioritizes the use of low-cost materials\u2014without compromising on cutting-edge technology. This project is in the early design and implementation phase, actively being piloted in schools in the&nbsp;US, Argentina, and in Uruguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">ScratchJr Blocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1636\" height=\"1684\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Blocks-Icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11282\" style=\"width:355px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Blocks-Icon.png 1636w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Blocks-Icon-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Blocks-Icon-995x1024.png 995w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Blocks-Icon-768x791.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Blocks-Icon-1492x1536.png 1492w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1636px) 100vw, 1636px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ScratchJr Blocks - English\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zvPyTy5ZRuI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Para ver este video en Espa\u00f1ol, haga clic <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2XZ478xdnc0\">aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">ScratchJr Blocks engages children with physical blocks to program in a hands-on, collaborative, and screen-free way. When their programs are ready, children can utilize the camera feature of their device to scan their programs and bring their digital stories and games to life. ScratchJr Blocks blocks can be made from paper, cardboard or clay using our ScratchJr Blocks Stencils, or they can be 3D printed or laser cut using our ScratchJr Block maker tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_6992_2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11229\" style=\"width:413px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_6992_2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_6992_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_6992_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_6992_2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_6992_2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1065-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11231\" style=\"width:413px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1065-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1065-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1065-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1065-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1065-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1088-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11230\" style=\"width:413px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1088-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1088-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1088-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1088-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/IMG_1088-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">ScratchJr Bots<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Frame-6-4-995x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11259\" style=\"width:355px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Frame-6-4-995x1024.png 995w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Frame-6-4-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Frame-6-4-768x791.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Frame-6-4-1492x1536.png 1492w, https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/10\/Frame-6-4.png 1636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ScratchJr Bots: Project Example\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wUUorq5agm4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">ScratchJr Bots empowers children to build, program and interact with a physical robot, witnessing their code come to life in real-time. With ScratchJr Bots, children can unleash their creativity by not only coding the robot\u2019s behavior but also customizing its aesthetic appearance. The prototype utilizes robotics hardware like Arduino and Micro:bit making multigenerational learning &nbsp;between students of all ages possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Three Little Pigs - St John\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dqk_Xq6ePb4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">More Project Examples<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A brief introduction to ScratchJr Bots<\/strong> <strong>and the first Bot prototypes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ScratchJr Bots: Introduction\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fOh3qLmBMHw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A project example created by a high school student:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ScratchJr Bots: Student Project\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Mp4SUWUBIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are exploring how to create a coding playground with ScratchJr that&nbsp;extends beyond the screen, empowering ScratchJr coders to program a physical robot with physical blocks. This project prioritizes the use of low-cost materials\u2014without compromising on cutting-edge technology. 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