In an initiative led by the ProFuturo digital education program, promoted by the Telefónica Foundation and the “La Caixa” Foundation, the first teaching guide to OctoStudio in Spanish is released. This application, developed by the MIT Media Lab’s Lifelong Kindergarten group, promises to revolutionise the way educators introduce programming and computational thinking in the classroom.
OctoStudio is more than just an application; it is a tool that allows students of all ages to bring their ideas to life. From mobile phones and tablets, they are able to create projects, interactive animations and games. They can capture moments with photos, record sounds, paint characters and create programming blocks. The versatility also makes it easy to share these creations with family and friends, encouraging creativity and learning any time, anywhere.
The application can be found on the ProFuturo website, specifically in the School of Computational Thinking and AI, a school dedicated to the development of integrated learning, critical thinking, digital skills, creativity and problem-solving to meet the challenges of the digital age.
The app is released as a free, accessible tool designed to encourage computational thinking among students. It can be downloaded from both Google Play and Apple’s App Store, and is also available via the direct link on the website. The best thing about OctoStudio is that it can be used with limited or no access to computers or Internet connection!
Quick guide to downloading the app
The teaching guide provides detailed instructions on how to download OctoStudio from the ProFuturo website, accompanied by an introduction on how to take the first steps in using the application. The main objective is to make OctoStudio accessible to teachers of all levels of technological expertise, thus facilitating its implementation in diverse educational environments.
Here is the quick version for download:
- Download the app on your mobile device.
- Choose the language in which you want to use it and follow the steps.
- After watching the tutorial, click “go” and you will be taken to the main screen where you can start creating your project.
For a step-by-step guide to creating projects, we recommend you read the teaching guide.
Exploring and learning on holiday
In step with the holiday season, ProFuturo encourages teachers and students to take advantage of the holidays to download OctoStudio. It’s a great way to explore and learn in a way that’s both fun and interactive, not to mention being suitable to 21st century educational needs.
The introduction of the OctoStudio Spanish language teaching guide reflects ProFuturo’s continued commitment to providing innovative and accessible resources, marking a significant step towards more innovative and inclusive education.
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