{"id":11475,"date":"2024-12-16T18:07:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T18:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/?page_id=11475"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:17:01","slug":"design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bc.edu\/devtech\/design\/","title":{"rendered":"Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These technologies and resources all work to promote the learning of computational thinking and coding! Click on an icon to learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ScratchJr<\/a> is a free programming language for children ages 5-7 that utilizes block programming to allow children to create their own interactive stories and games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The KIBO robot<\/a> introduces young learners to coding and robotics all in a fun, screen-free and creative way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Find curricula<\/a> designed for ScratchJr and KIBO here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TeachCAL<\/a> is an online course designed to familiarize educators with the features of the ScratchJr programming language and the corresponding Coding as Another Language (CAL) pedagogy and activities. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Validated research instruments<\/a> to measure coding skills and computational thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Learn about the two prototypes being developed,\u00a0ScratchJr Blocks<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0ScratchJr Bots<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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