visual block programming
nounUK /ˈvɪʒuəl blɒk ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ˈvɪʒuəl blɑːk ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
A way to make computer programs by snapping colorful blocks together like puzzle pieces.
My little sister learned visual block programming by dragging blocks to make a cat dance on the screen.
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2. A teaching method that uses picture blocks instead of typing code to introduce kids to computer science.
The school uses visual block programming in its after-school coding club.
3. A programming environment where commands are shown as movable blocks that fit together.
In visual block programming, you connect a 'move' block to a 'repeat' block to make a loop.
4. A beginner-friendly style of coding that avoids complex syntax and typing errors.
Because visual block programming hides the tricky punctuation, young learners can focus on logic.