Developing computational thinking through the free programming language Scratch

Speakers:

Albert Forn, Director mSchools at GSMA
Julia Llurba Morales, Professor of Technology at Altafulla Institute. Master in Education and ICT

Description:

The objective of this practical workshop is to showcase the mSchools Scratch Challenge educational initiative. A modular didactic proposal focused on the development of computational thinking in the classroom through the learning of the free programming language Scratch. It allows to develop the teaching creating interactive stories, simulations, games and animations, and to share the creations online.

The initiative, aimed at students in the Middle and Higher Secondary Education (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th) and First Cycle of ESO (1st and 2nd), aims to promote digital skills and develop creative thinking and collaborative work among the youngest.

The proposal is structured in six modules, which evolve sequentially in complexity, consisting of 12 sessions of one hour each. Each module poses a challenge that students must solve progressively and working in groups.

Through this workshop we want to share with teachers the materials and resources necessary to implement this programming environment in the classroom following the modules developed.