Looking Glass
Looking Glass is free downloadable programming software designed to teach students the basics of coding through animated stories and simple games. Students use a visual block-based coding language to manipulate in-built sprites and story templates as well as community-created remixes to create their stories and games. Students can upload and share their projects with the online community for feedback and advice. The web site also contains a link to a showcase of examples and help.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 5-6, 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming) |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | other programming languages |
| Keywords | Programming, Computational Thinking, Parameters, Algorithms, Computer games, Animation, Web page, Website |
| Organisation | Washington University in St Louis |
| Copyright | Washington University in St Louis. Creative Commons BY 3.0. |
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