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 Language​s 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.