My experience with Scratch was surprisingly positive. I always thought programming was a difficult skill to learn but Scratch didn't overwhelm me with different "programming languages" and algorithms. After using Scratch in class, I learned how difficult it still can be because you have to make sure certain commands have to be in "right place" in order for it successfully operate. But I think that was that part that really interesting to me and hooked me into the program.
Like any medium, Scratch is a great source for storytelling. Students can brainstorm a story and execute the story into an interactive story on Scratch. It allows them to think creatively and share stories to a community. Scratch also allows students to interact with other students who may have the same interests and allow them to collaborate in forming a animations or games. Additionally, the program allows students to be introduced to coding and learn how to problem solve.
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