Scratch is a visual programming language and online community centered around creativity and learning. It allows users to create interactive stories, games, and animations by dragging and dropping code blocks.
Launched by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab in 2007
Developed as a programming language specifically for children aged 8-16
Inspired by Logo and Squeak programming languages
Intended to help young people develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Regularly updated with new features and improvements
A non-profit organization offering free coding tutorials and resources for students and teachers
An online learning platform that teaches coding through interactive courses and projects
A visual programming editor used in various educational platforms and websites
The latest version of Scratch, introducing new features and an updated interface
A simplified version of Scratch designed for young children aged 5-7
Scratch is used to create interactive stories, games, and animations, allowing users to express their creativity through coding.
Yes, Scratch is designed to be beginner-friendly with a visual interface and block-based coding, making it easy for users to get started.
Yes, Scratch has a vibrant online community where you can share your projects, remix others' work, and collaborate with other users.
Yes, Scratch is free for anyone to use. It is an open-source project supported by the Scratch Foundation.
Scratch is primarily designed for desktop and laptop computers. However, Scratch Jr is specifically developed for mobile devices and is available for iOS and Android.