A Scratch-like visual programming system for Microsoft Windows Phone 8

TL;DR

Pocket Code is a free, open-source visual programming environment for mobile devices, enabling children aged eight and above to create games and animations directly on smartphones without a PC, inspired by Scratch.

Contribution

This paper introduces Pocket Code, a novel mobile visual programming system for Windows Phone 8, extending Scratch-like capabilities to smartphones for young learners.

Findings

Successful implementation of Pocket Code on Windows Phone 8

Children can develop games and animations without a PC

Open-source platform encourages learning and creativity

Abstract

Pocket Code is a free and open source mobile visual programming system for the Catrobat language. It allows users, starting from the age of eight, to develop games and animations with their smartphones. Children can create programs with their Android phone, iPhone, Windows Phone, or other smartphone with an HTML5 browser. No notebook or desktop computer is needed. Pocket Code is inspired by, but distinct from, the Scratch programming system developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. This tool demo describes an in-practice experience with Pocket Code, the Windows Phone IDE for the Catrobat language.