EduBlocks: PyCon UK 2017 Presentation

This is the presentation I did at PyCon UK 2017 in Cardiff.

Transcript

1. EduBlocks Making the transition from Scratch to Python easier By Joshua Lowe @edu_blocks @all_about_code
2. Hello! I am Joshua Lowe Creator of EduBlocks & 13 Year Old Python Developer @all_about_code @edu_blocks
3. What is EduBlocks? EduBlocks is a drag and drop version of Python 3. EduBlocks is an easy way to learn the Python 3 syntax. EduBlocks is a educational tool to help younger children make the transition from Scratch to Python. EduBlocks is a platform for educators to deliver text based programming to younger children. @edu_blocks @all_about_code
4. Why create EduBlocks? No solution to Bridge The Gap EduBlocks helps make the Transition easier. Scratch Python 3 Scratch EduBlocks Python 3 @edu_blocks @all_about_code
5. How does it help people? The Python code, on the blocks Download the .py file Python View with SYNTAX Highlighting @edu_blocks @all_about_code
6. A dedicated resource site. All our free resources in one place learn.edublocks.org @edu_blocks @all_about_code
7. How is it being used in Schools? @edu_blocks @all_about_code
8. Lesson Plans. Lesson Plans + Accompanying Powerpoints learn.edublocks.org @edu_blocks @all_about_code
9. Lesson Plans. @edu_blocks @all_about_code
10. Libraries & Features @edu_blocks @all_about_code
11. Basic Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code
12. GPIOZero Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code
13. Explorer Hat Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code
14. BLINKT! Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code
15. Minecraft Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code
16. Sonic Pi Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code
17. HTTP Client Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code
18. Sense Hat Menu
19. GitHub Contribution. @edu_blocks @all_about_code Github: contribute.edublocks.org Fork, Submit via pull request and I shall review your request/code.
20. Scratch Layout. @edu_blocks @all_about_code
21. Toolbar. EduBlocks Scratch @edu_blocks @all_about_code
22. Themes & Samples. @edu_blocks @all_about_code
23. EduBlocks Making the transition from Scratch to Python easier Any Questions? @edu_blocks @all_about_code