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Saturday, January 31, 2015
edX: Programming language Scratch isn’t just for kids anymore - Barb Darrow, GigaOm
Scratch is a programming language built to help children learn basic programming skills. But now edX, the MOOC (for Massive Open Online Course) backed by top colleges including MIT, Harvard and Caltech, will offer a free Scratch course for anyone “regardless of age or digital skill.” Registration is open now for Programming in Scratch” which kicks off February 2. The course will be taught by Colleen Lewis, professor of computer science at Harvey Mudd College, a tech powerhouse and another edX partner school.
https://gigaom.com/2015/01/23/edx-says-scratch-isnt-just-for-kids-anymore/