Building Belonging Through Inclusive Creative Computing
Join Cecilรฉ, Jaleesa & Karishma at #SXSWedu for a workshop on facilitating belonging in CS education. Activities include self-portraits, community storytelling, and civic imagination.
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3/10 @ 2โ3:30pm
๐ https://loom.ly/0j7WqG8
๐ช Grab a friend and see who wins! Learn how to build a 2-player tug of war game in #OctoStudio with this new tutorial from Zoรซ.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T8hd5b38aMU
๐ฟ Inspired by #MilanoCortina2026? Create your own ski racing game using #OctoStudio, a free coding app from MIT! Tilt down the slopes and chase a new high scoreโno snow required โท๏ธ
Watch: https://youtu.be/zfmnIqXLDXU
Get OctoStudio: www.octostudio.org
#CreativeCoding #CodingForKids #STEM
Have you explored the OctoStudio Example Projects page?! Open inspiring projects directly in OctoStudio with one tap -- and then remix it to explore new possibilities!
๐ https://octostudio.org/examples
We're back with another episode of the Lifelong Kindergarten podcast featuring Steve Seidel to discuss what we can learn from the schools, educators, and children of Reggio. Listen now at bit.ly/llkpodcast
Together with National Geographic Society, we created 2 resources to explore nature with OctoStudio featuring wildlife artist Niharika Rajput & shark scientist Gibbs Kuguru, both National Geographic Explorers!
Explore Your World: https://loom.ly/vW-EeKc
Make a Mini Game: https://loom.ly/fHXWRr0
Jump, and your character jumps too ๐ฎ Learn how in just 25 seconds with Ericโs #OctoStudio tutorial.
๐บ https://youtube.com/shorts/Hpd5dJtaA00
#edtech #kidsactivities #csed #creativecoding #STEM #makersgonnamake
๐๏ธWeโre thrilled to share a new podcast from the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab โ the team that created OctoStudio and Scratch!
๐ง Listen or watch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Substack
๐ bit.ly/llkpodcast
โจ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. What are you working on?
๐บ https://youtube.com/shorts/yr9PRpIN1Xk
#CreativeCoding #CSEd #STEM #CodingForKids
...our last tutorial of the year! How to Make a Top-Down RPG in OctoStudio! It's as fun as it looks! See you all in the New Year โจ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_se...
๐ต Got background music in your #OctoStudio game? Make a button to toggle the music on and off. We'll show you how to create the button, how to make it look active/inactive, and more!
https://youtube.com/shorts/24QzVbWRYrQ
Celebrate #CSEdWeek (Dec. 8-14) with OctoStudio, a free coding app from the creators of Scratch!
Visit our Learn page for inspiring activities created in collaboration with National Geographic!
Each includes an educator guide, slides, videos, and a student handout! octostudio.org/support/lear...
๐โจIntroducing our OctoStudio Example Projects page!
Open inspiring projects directly in OctoStudio with one tap -- and then remix it to explore new possibilities!
๐ octostudio.org/examples
โจ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. What are you working on?
๐บ youtube.com/shorts/58eVo...
#CreativeCoding #CSEd #MobileApps #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #Innovation #DigitalCreativity
๐ฝ๏ธ Part 2 is here! Build a restaurant game where players make customer orders and see their reactions. Use the starter project to create any restaurant game you like! ๐โจ
youtu.be/53OEiCgaEzs
We can't wait for #NSTA 2025! ๐Join our session to explore our new creative coding activities where learners observe nature and bring their discoveries to life by interactive projects using OctoStudio, a free coding app from MIT.
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Nov 13, 3:40PM
๐ Room 200C
Create your own restaurant game using #OctoStudio! Make a bakery, cafรฉ, pizzeria, or anything else you want, where customers walk up to the counter, make orders, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOc...
โฌ๏ธ Download project here: octoproject.org/channel/exam...
Want to make your own flying game where the character zooms around collecting coins? Check out Eric's latest #OctoStudio tutorial:
youtu.be/N4Ai0Y7DCaM
โจ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. What are you working on?
๐บ https://youtube.com/shorts/CIo1dnoDwyo
#CreativeCoding #CSEd #MobileApps #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #Innovation #DigitalCreativity
#EUCodeWeek is almost here! ๐ Visit our Learn page to explore free, beginner-friendly creative coding activities โ from Create a Creature, Explore Your World and more. ๐ https://octostudio.org/support/learning-resources/learning-resources-for-octostudio
Join educators and researchers for the 2025 Connected Learning Summit! The hybrid event runs Oct 5โ10, with an MIT gathering on Oct 6.
Donโt miss the โBring a Book to Lifeโ session with the #OctoStudio team on Oct 7 @ 10am ET! ๐โจ
Learn more & register: connectedlearningsummit.org
โจ Learn how to create animated intros in #OctoStudio! Zoรซ shares tips for adding text, graphics & your personal spin.
Watch here: youtu.be/EnmrIAfsV6k
๐จ Starting in 15 minutes! ๐จ
Our first session of Bring a Book to Life with OctoStudio is kicking off at 10:00 am ET / 4:00 pm CET ๐
๐ Join here: loom.ly/1_CIoJ8
Ms Crossmanโs grade 2โs used @octostudioapp.bsky.social to bring their creative writing prompts to life today! They are creating their own imaginary worlds with code! @edusky.bsky.social #EduSky #EduTech
Create a Geometry Dash inspired platformer in #OctoStudio! Learn more: youtu.be/tJWJNGNdTrM
#CreativeCoding #kidsactivities #codingforkids #gaming
โจ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community.
๐บ youtube.com/shorts/ruJfz...
#CreativeCoding #CSEd #MobileApps #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #Innovation #DigitalCreativity
Creative coding isnโt just for devsโitโs a family affair. Love seeing initiatives like #Coding4Mandela bringing tech literacy to homes. Tools like OctoStudio make it accessible, but the real win? Parents & kids learning together. This is how we bridge the digital divide. ๏ฟฝ
Create a 3D animated background that moves as you tilt the phone in #OctoStudio! Learn how: youtu.be/wQnJ6nLbjlo
#creativecoding #coding #EduSky
