Instruction Guide
What is Scratch Tactile?
The box you probably have in front of you is called 'Scratch Tactile' and is a game and educational resource based on the designs and creative philosophy of Scratch and Scratch Junior. With Scratch Tactile, students can play and learn, or learn by playing, while developing in an inclusive way the skills so necessary for today's society, such as digital skills, critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork (21st century skills).
Who created Scratch Tactile?
Scratch Tactile was created by Sistema THEAD as a collaboration between Sistema THEAD and the Scratch Foundation of the MIT Media Lab within the SEC 21-23 program. It has the support of the Barcelona City Council, the ONCE and the collaboration of many people and organizations. We encourage you to learn more by visiting the official website www.scratchjrtactile.org/about
What can I do?
Create your projects and share them with the community!
Express yourself and learn with your hands
Learn to program collaboratively and without screens
What's included in this box?
33 touch programming blocks
2 characters and 4 stands to create new characters
2 boards or scenarios
12 obstacles or moving objects
Mask
Various tactile elements to add texture to your projects
Paper instructions and Braille summary of instructions.
You will find more activities on this website.
A collaborative project
Scratch Tactile is an Open Source project created to bring unplugged creative programming to the diverse student body.
We encourage you to participate and collaborate with the online community .
To know more...
Continue browsing the website to discover activities, teaching units, the blocks guide, 3D and 2D designs to download, printable backgrounds and many more resources...
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