EdScratch
7.3#3 in robotics education softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
Visit| Fact | EdScratch | FinchBlox |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Grange, South Australia, Australia | Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States |
| Platforms | EdScratch is accessed online, and the maker says it can be used through the online app on devices running iOS or Android. | BirdBrain lists FinchBlox installers for Windows, Mac, Chrome, iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. |
| Support | The maker provides tutorials, troubleshooting FAQs, a warning-message guide, and contact options for support. | The FinchBlox course directs users with questions to [email protected]. |
| Who it is for | The online environment is described as ideal for students aged 10 and up, including learners without prior coding experience. | The maker describes Level 1 as appropriate for absolute beginners age 5 and up. |
EdScratch suits students aged 10 and up who are learning to program Edison robots, including those without prior coding experience. Teachers can use its lesson activities and teacher’s guide.
FinchBlox suits beginner learners using a Finch Robot 2.0, including children aged 5 and up at Level 1. Teachers can draw on its listed activities and video course.