About Scratch
Scratch is a programming language developed by MIT for kids to learn programming.
Since programming is done only by assembling variously colored blocks, kids can start learning programming smoothly.
How to Install Scratch Desktop into your computer
Scratch Online is available but we recommend using the Scratch Desktop (offline version) for class and home use.
In any situations when the Internet connection is unstable or the Scratch server is down, you still can conduct programming unaffected.
Another benefit of using the Scratch Desktop (offline version) is that it is possible to avoid situations where children get distracted by playing online games and watching free videos as the computer is not connected to the Internet.
Scratch Desktop is available on the Scratch website below;
https://scratch.mit.edu/download
[Installation Procedure]
1. Select OS (Window or macOS)
2. Download Scratch Desktop installer
3. Run the installer and follow the installation steps
Basic Instructions of Scratch
When you open Scratch Desktop (offline version) you will see a screen like the one below.
The screen is divided into 3 sections;
(1) Block Area
(2) Program Area
(3) Game Stage Screen
Scratch is a platform where programming is done by assembling blocks.
Blocks available are organized by their features in the (1) Block Area.
Those blocks in (1) Block Area can be dragged and dropped into the (2) Program Area to program.
The program can be executed by clicking on the green flag above the (3) Game Stage Screen.
The results can be viewed on the (3) Game Stage Screen.