Computers+and+Technology

Welcome to the Computers and Technology resources page. We hope you will use this editable space to share resources and ideas for using computers in the classroom to create vibrant learning communities. Please also visit the Discussion area to answer questions or post your own.

Scratch:
This easy to use and engaging application created at MIT, teaches students the baseic building blocks of programming. Students can create active Scratch demos in which cartoons move, speak, engage with each other. You can download Scratch for free onto computers.



Lego Robotics
Although it is definitely not free, Lego robotics are a wonderful way to engage students in the inputs, outputs and testing elements of programming. Students love working with the robots and the software applications are simple enough that students find success right away, but can be adapted for greater complexity for advanced users.