Empowering Kids to Create and Share Programmable Media
arXiv:1507.01282v1184 citations
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It addresses the problem of engaging kids in programming through a community-driven platform, but appears incremental as it reflects on existing tools rather than introducing new methods.
The paper examines the design and learning theories behind Scratch and its online community during its first eight months, focusing on enabling children to create and share programmable media.
This article reflects on the first eight months of existence of the Scratch Online Community by discussing the design rationale and learning theories underlying Scratch and its website.