Digital Storytelling and Design

  Intro: Storytelling by Coding

     MA DESE- Digital Literacy and Computer Science Frameworks

ScratchJr: Telling Stories (K-4)

           ScratchJr is a visual programming language designed to introduce programming skills to children ages 5–7, 

         and can be used to create interactive stories, games, and more. The app is considered

         an introductory programming language. It is available as a free app for iOS, Android and Chromebook

Scratch: Telling Stories (3-5)

         Scratch is a high-level block-based visual programming language and website aimed primarily at children

        as an educational tool, with a target audience of ages 8 to 16. 

        Users on the site, called Scratchers, can create projects on the website using a block-like interface.

        The site is set up to encourage collaboration and communication between creators.

     Microbits: Doing Science (4-12)

       Introduces how to use the BBC micro:bit as an effective tool to support hands-on science investigations

         in your classroom. It highlights four engaging, practical science investigations that you can take back to your classroom:

• Exploring the World Around Us

• Exploring Sound Insulation

• Exploring Conductivity

• Investigating the Environment with Data Logging

 p5: Generative Art  (6-12)
    p5. js is a JavaScript library for creative coding. A collection of pre-written code, it provides us 

         with tools that simplify the process of creating interactive visuals with code in the web browser.

      Google Arts and Culture (3-12)

         Explore art, culture, and  history in 360 degrees

 VR: Exploring the World in Space and Time (5-12)

         ClassVR provides thousands of virtual and augmented reality educational content to add value 

         to your lessons, no matter what the subject.

      Other Mathematical Art Explorations

     Canva Digital Graphics(  4-12)
        Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. that can be used it to create social media posts,
        presentations, posters, videos, logos and more