Pytch

From Scratch to Python

Scratch

Scratch is a block-based programming language designed for children, which allows users to create interactive stories, games, and animations.

Pytch

Pytch builds a bridge from Scratch, a visual programming language, to Python, a text-based language, making it easier for learners to move into more advanced coding concepts. Pytch retains elements of Scratch, such as sprites and animations, while users learn to write Python code instead of dragging and dropping blocks, gradually introducing them to text-based programming. 

Python

Python is an object-oriented and dynamic programming language and one of the most popular programming languages in the world.

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Pytch in the classroom

Curriculum-aligned lesson plan for teachers

In collaboration with stakeholders, our team has co-created a curriculum-aligned 8-week lesson plan for teachers and classrooms. The Pytch-based module is now available for schools to download. It is also included in the CSLINC (Computer Science Inclusive Learning Environment) project, to reach and support CS education widely.

Partners

Learn about our amazing partners and supporters.

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Ireland

Access
Earth

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Ireland

CTYI

Australia

grok
academy

Ireland

Kinia

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Ireland

OurKids
Code

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Ireland

PyLadies

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Wales

Techno
camps

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Spain

URJC

Meet the Team

Glenn Strong

Project Lead

glenn.strong@tcd.ie

Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science & Statistics, Trinity College Dublin

Dr. Ben North

Development Lead

ben.north@tcd.ie

Research Fellow, School of Computer Science & Statistics, Trinity College Dublin

Brian Gillespie

Outreach Lead

brian.x.gillespie@tudublin.ie

Lecturer in computer science, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

Nina Bresnihan

Evaluation Lead

Nina.bresnihan@tcd.ie

Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science & Statistics, Trinity College Dublin

Augustina Vornehm

Research Assistant

avornehm@tcd.ie

MSc Interactive Digital Media

Sara Fiori

Ph.D. Student

sfiori@tcd.ie

MSc Computer Science and Engineering

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