Using Scratch text to speech extension - Barclays Code Playground
Teacher knowledge Coding Language: Scratch Resource type: Teacher guide
Resource overview
Scratch allows you to access external systems and devices through the extensions feature. One of the extensions you can access is the text to speech blocks. This will enable your class to make their projects talk. Use this simple guide to learn the basics before introducing this in to your lessons.
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Key resource information
- You will need: Pencil and paper, laptops or desktop computers, access to https://scratch.mit.edu
- This teachers guide aims to give you the basic knowledge to introduce this subject into your classroom
Extension activities
Activity book
Bonjour little fish
Hello, Hola, Ciao, Guten Tag and Shikamoo! This project helps to introduce extensions in Scratch by creating a simple language helper. Code along to create a fun project that will talk to you. Click to watch the video, and for this project you will also need to access scratch.mit.edu
Building your curriculum
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You can continue teaching Scratch by using the rest of our videos and workbooks. Then perhaps look at another platform such as micro:bit.
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Let's get coding
We’ve got loads of challenges and activities here to get you started on your coding journey, and once you’ve completed them all, there’s a bunch of fun workbooks. Check out the below links to get started.
