“The most valued aspect of Coding with Oscar, I would say is the hands on nature of learning the abstract concept of computer coding. Students in year 1 and year 2 from the Oscar experience to using Scratch junior. The transition is fairly smooth and students understand the concepts better and faster.” [more]
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Storybook based learning is used to take children step-by-step through the ‘learning to code’ process.
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An innovative, screen-free, coding system for children aged 5+.
Kits use story based learning with tactile, snap-together electronic parts to teach real screenless coding skills.
No apps, tablets or computers required - unlike other systems such as OSMO's Coding with Awbie.
Kits use story based learning with tactile, snap-together electronic parts to teach real screenless coding skills.
No apps, tablets or computers required - unlike other systems such as OSMO's Coding with Awbie.
“The value of physical coding is immeasurable in the early years. This resource assist the students in moving from a physical object to an abstract construct [snip] students form the concept of physically placing one instruction before the other, which leads to a better understanding of the abstract concept of giving the machine an instruction.”
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“We have combined the coding with Oscar unit with Lego and this program is taught over about 5 weeks, 2 lessons a week. With a bit of careful planning and integration into other subject areas, this resource could be used for a long time.”
