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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🕵️ Can Eric find the hidden prop or will he run out of chances? In this video, Tiger shows how you can make a prop hunt game using #OctoStudio, a free coding app from MIT! 📺 loom.ly/rx_acC8 #MecchaChameleon #PropHunt #CreativeCoding

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

✨ Big news! We’ve just added a new way to animate in OctoStudio using costumes! 📲 Update to the latest version of OctoStudio (1.1.0) to access all the new features. #OctoStudio #CodingForKids #Animation #CreativeCoding

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

⚽ Our summer intern Tiger built a keepie uppies game with #OctoStudio... then challenged Zoë to play it. What happened next? Glad we got it on video 🤣 📺 youtube.com/shorts/UyzvHC59Spw 📲 Get OctoStudio: www.octostudio.org #worldcup #comedy #codingforkids #kidsactivities

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

✨ Engage your students in creative learning across subject areas with OctoStudio! (www.octostudio.org). Students can code interactive animations and games on tablets, smartphones, and Chromebooks. It's free and created by our Lifelong Kindergarten research group at MIT. #CSEd #CreativeLearning

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Want to add particle effects to one of your #OctoStudio games? Here's how you can do it! 📺 youtube.com/shorts/Sec9fWC3hkk

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Building Belonging Through Inclusive Creative Computing Join Cecilé, Jaleesa & Karishma at #SXSWedu for a workshop on facilitating belonging in CS education. Activities include self-portraits, community storytelling, and civic imagination. 📅 3/10 @ 2–3:30pm 🔗 loom.ly/0j7WqG8

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

💪 Grab a friend and see who wins! Learn how to build a 2-player tug of war game in #OctoStudio with this new tutorial from Zoë. www.youtube.com/shorts/T8hd5b38aMU

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🎿 Inspired by #MilanoCortina2026? Create your own ski racing game using #OctoStudio, a free coding app from MIT! Tilt down the slopes and chase a new high score—no snow required ⛷️ Watch: youtu.be/zfmnIqXLDXU Get OctoStudio: www.octostudio.org #CreativeCoding #CodingForKids #STEM

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Have you explored the OctoStudio Example Projects page?! Open inspiring projects directly in OctoStudio with one tap -- and then remix it to explore new possibilities! 🔗 octostudio.org/examples

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We're back with another episode of the Lifelong Kindergarten podcast featuring Steve Seidel to discuss what we can learn from the schools, educators, and children of Reggio. Listen now at bit.ly/llkpodcast

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Together with National Geographic Society, we created 2 resources to explore nature with OctoStudio featuring wildlife artist Niharika Rajput & shark scientist Gibbs Kuguru, both National Geographic Explorers! Explore Your World: loom.ly/vW-EeKc Make a Mini Game: loom.ly/fHXWRr0

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Jump, and your character jumps too 😮 Learn how in just 25 seconds with Eric’s #OctoStudio tutorial. 📺 youtube.com/shorts/Hpd5dJtaA00 #edtech #kidsactivities #csed #creativecoding #STEM #makersgonnamake

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

🎙️We’re thrilled to share a new podcast from the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab — the team that created OctoStudio and Scratch! 🎧 Listen or watch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Substack 🔗 bit.ly/llkpodcast

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

✨ Check out these incredible new projects from the #OctoStudio community. What are you working on? 📺 youtube.com/shorts/yr9PRpIN1Xk #CreativeCoding #CSEd #STEM #CodingForKids

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

...our last tutorial of the year! How to Make a Top-Down RPG in OctoStudio! It's as fun as it looks! See you all in the New Year ✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_se...

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How to Make a Top-Down RPG on the Phone | Tutorial

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🎵 Got background music in your #OctoStudio game? Make a button to toggle the music on and off. We'll show you how to create the button, how to make it look active/inactive, and more! youtube.com/shorts/24QzVbWRYrQ

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Celebrate #CSEdWeek (Dec. 8-14) with OctoStudio, a free coding app from the creators of Scratch! Visit our Learn page for inspiring activities created in collaboration with National Geographic! Each includes an educator guide, slides, videos, and a student handout! octostudio.org/support/lear...

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

🐙✨Introducing our OctoStudio Example Projects page! Open inspiring projects directly in OctoStudio with one tap -- and then remix it to explore new possibilities! 🔗 octostudio.org/examples

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🍽️ Part 2 is here! Build a restaurant game where players make customer orders and see their reactions. Use the starter project to create any restaurant game you like! 🍔✨ youtu.be/53OEiCgaEzs

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How to Make a Restaurant Game with Orders and Reactions | Part 2

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We can't wait for #NSTA 2025! 🎉Join our session to explore our new creative coding activities where learners observe nature and bring their discoveries to life by interactive projects using OctoStudio, a free coding app from MIT. 📅 Nov 13, 3:40PM 📍 Room 200C

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Create your own restaurant game using #OctoStudio! Make a bakery, café, pizzeria, or anything else you want, where customers walk up to the counter, make orders, and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOc...

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How to Make a Restaurant Game on the Phone | Tutorial

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Want to make your own flying game where the character zooms around collecting coins? Check out Eric's latest #OctoStudio tutorial: youtu.be/N4Ai0Y7DCaM

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How to Make a Flying Game on the Phone | Example Project

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

#EUCodeWeek is almost here! 🎊 Visit our Learn page to explore free, beginner-friendly creative coding activities — from Create a Creature, Explore Your World and more. 👉 octostudio.org/support/learning-res…

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Join educators and researchers for the 2025 Connected Learning Summit! The hybrid event runs Oct 5–10, with an MIT gathering on Oct 6. Don’t miss the “Bring a Book to Life” session with the #OctoStudio team on Oct 7 @ 10am ET! 📚✨ Learn more & register: connectedlearningsummit.org

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The mission of the CLSummit is to fuel a growing movement of innovators harnessing the power of emerging tech to expand access to participatory, playful, and creative learning.

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

✨ Learn how to create animated intros in #OctoStudio! Zoë shares tips for adding text, graphics & your personal spin. Watch here: youtu.be/EnmrIAfsV6k

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How to Make an Animated Intro in a Phone Game | Tutorial

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🚨 Starting in 15 minutes! 🚨 Our first session of Bring a Book to Life with OctoStudio is kicking off at 10:00 am ET / 4:00 pm CET 🎉 👉 Join here: loom.ly/1_CIoJ8

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Anna Doucette @annadoucette.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Ms Crossman’s grade 2’s used @octostudioapp.bsky.social to bring their creative writing prompts to life today! They are creating their own imaginary worlds with code! @edusky.bsky.social #EduSky #EduTech

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Create a Geometry Dash inspired platformer in #OctoStudio! Learn more: youtu.be/tJWJNGNdTrM #CreativeCoding #kidsactivities #codingforkids #gaming

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Nickey Khem @nickeykhem.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Creative coding isn’t just for devs—it’s a family affair. Love seeing initiatives like #Coding4Mandela bringing tech literacy to homes. Tools like OctoStudio make it accessible, but the real win? Parents & kids learning together. This is how we bridge the digital divide. �

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Create a 3D animated background that moves as you tilt the phone in #OctoStudio! Learn how: youtu.be/wQnJ6nLbjlo #creativecoding #coding #EduSky

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Turn your phone into a magnetic guitar! 🎸📱Add your own notes, wave a magnet to play — all with simple code in #OctoStudio! #Music #CreativeCoding #EduSky 🎥 youtu.be/m28QryAFobI

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

We can't wait to see you at #ScratchConference! Join our “What’s New with OctoStudio” session to explore exciting updates including new learning resources, multi-device project features, Chromebook support, and more! 🔗 loom.ly/PHbtMFg

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

✨ Put the "press" in impressive with these animated buttons in OctoStudio! Change colors, size & more 👇 🎥 youtube.com/shorts/4mO2z...

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How to make an animated button | OctoStudio #games #gamedesign #coding

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

⚡️ Think you’ve got lightning-fast reflexes? Build a tap-speed race in #OctoStudio and challenge your friends to see who’s the fastest finger in town! #EduSky youtu.be/RYKAX-7qnok

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How to Make a Multiplayer Speed Race on the Phone | OctoStudio Animated

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Join Mitch Resnick and others from MIT’s Lifelong Kindergarten group to explore how to help young people grow as creative, curious, caring and collaborative learners in a fast-changing world. 📅 June 30, 2:30pm. #ISTELive25 📍 Hemisfair Ballroom 1 and Livestream 🔗 loom.ly/C_bP2rQ #ISTELive25 #EduSky

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Join our “8 Things You Can Do with OctoStudio” session to explore the many ways to create with #OctoStudio, a free coding app from the creators of Scratch at MIT – available on mobile devices and Chromebooks! 📅 July 2, 11am 📍 Hemisfair Ballroom 3 and Livestream 🔗 loom.ly/r_m5I8U #ISTELive25 #EduSky

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

We’d love to see you at #ISTELive25 🎉 Join us for sessions on creativity, curiosity, and coding – and visit Booth #1046 to try the new Chromebook version of OctoStudio. Nurturing Creative, Curious, Caring, Collaborative Learners ➡️ loom.ly/C_bP2rQ 8 Things To Do w/ OctoStudio ➡️ loom.ly/r_m5I8U

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

📣 OctoStudio is now available on Chromebooks! The new Chromebook version of #OctoStudio lets you create stories, games, and animations—just like on mobile, with a few small differences. Download now: www.octostudio.org

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Make your own scrolling adventure game on the phone using #OctoStudio! Choose your character, pick the backdrops of your world, and have the character walk between areas to collect items. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tPl... #CreativeCoding #CSEd #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #EduSky

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How to Make a Scrolling Adventure Game on the Phone | OctoStudio Tutorial

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Create your own blocks in #OctoStudio! Learn more in Eric's latest 30-second tutorial ⏱🕺🎶 📺 youtube.com/shorts/9Toxk... #CreativeCoding #CSEd #STEM #CodingForKids #LearnToCode #KidsActivities

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OctoStudio @octostudioapp.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We're going bananas for this "Fruit Slicing" game from Zoë 🍌🥝 ⬇️ Open project in OctoStudio: octoproject.org/channel/exam... 📺 Watch tutorial on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojwU...

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