In this episode, host Meryl van der Merwe is joined by returning guest Matthew Jurison, a homeschool teen. Together, they explore why Scratch is an ideal language for beginners learning to code.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Scratch compares to text-based languages like JavaScript and Python

• Why Scratch’s drag-and-drop interface is approachable for all ages

• Matthew’s journey learning programming—from JavaScript to Scratch to Unreal Engine

• The benefits of learning through a structured class vs. self-teaching

• How Scratch teaches real programming logic in a simplified environment

• How remixing others’ games on Scratch can boost creativity and understanding

• The importance of critical thinking and problem-solving in programming

• Whether kids should still learn to code in an age of AI tools like ChatGPT