Scratch Programming

Context and Background

This introductory course provides a fun and engaging entry point into the world of coding using Scratch, a visual programming language developed by MIT. Designed for beginners with no prior programming experience, the course teaches the fundamentals of coding through interactive projects, animations, and simple games. Participants will learn key programming concepts such as sequences, loops, conditionals, and variables, while developing problem-solving and creative thinking skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to create their own interactive stories and projects, laying the foundation for future exploration in computer science.

Learning Outcomes for the Course

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• • Access and navigate online resources independently
  • Create and manage their own Scratch account
  • Understand and use the Scratch programming interface effectively
  • Build simple, interactive programs using event-driven logic
  • Design custom characters (sprites) and backgrounds using the Paint Editor
  • Apply core programming concepts like sequencing, selection, and repetition
  • Organize and reuse blocks of code for efficient programming
  • Create animations, games, and interactive stories
  • Complete a final project that demonstrates their understanding of Scratch programming 

Key Take-Aways

Key Practical Takeaways of This Course:

• Discover how creative and engaging coding can be, even for beginners
• Gain hands-on experience with a visual programming platform
• Turn ideas into interactive projects using animation and design
• Explore digital storytelling through code
• Build confidence in problem-solving and logical thinking

Key Topics

Key Topics of This Course:

• My First Program
• Extensions
• Animations
• Games
• Mathematics
• Patterns
• Swap Two Integers
• Stopwatch

Pricing Information

Workshop Fee: TT$2,000

Online payment option (bank charges of 2.5% applies).

When and Where

The workshop will be hosted by the School of Educaton, Faculty of Humanities and Education, The University of the West Indies.

The course will follow the schedule below:

Dates: July 21 – August 7, 2025

Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Monday – Thursday

Orientation to be held on July 21 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

School of Education Computer Lab, The UWI St. Augustine Campus

Don’t hesitate to contact the CPE Team at sta-cpe@uwi.edu, or visit sta.uwi.edu/cpe for registration details or complete the registration form using the following link: https://uwi.jotform.com/243168525746060