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EduBlocks Making the transition from Scratch to Python easier By Joshua Lowe @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Hello! I am Joshua Lowe Creator of EduBlocks & 13 Year Old Python Developer @all_about_code @edu_blocks

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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

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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

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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

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A dedicated resource site. All our free resources in one place learn.edublocks.org @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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How is it being used in Schools? @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Lesson Plans. Lesson Plans + Accompanying Powerpoints learn.edublocks.org @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Lesson Plans. @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Libraries & Features @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Basic Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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GPIOZero Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Explorer Hat Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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BLINKT! Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Minecraft Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Sonic Pi Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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HTTP Client Menu @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Sense Hat Menu

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GitHub Contribution. @edu_blocks @all_about_code Github: contribute.edublocks.org Fork, Submit via pull request and I shall review your request/code.

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Scratch Layout. @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Toolbar. EduBlocks Scratch @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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Themes & Samples. @edu_blocks @all_about_code

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EduBlocks Making the transition from Scratch to Python easier Any Questions? @edu_blocks @all_about_code