OpenXTalk Lite is a free open source coding program focused on educators and students with no prior coding experience. Use plain-English code to script actions in pre-made objects.
OpenXTalk Lite What Is It? Think of OpenXTalk as a Tool Box or Erector Set to solve problems. It's good with math, manipulating text, processing data, and presenting information. It can be a database, spreadsheet, word processor, interactive multimedia presention... all at the same time.
Satisfies STEM Curriculum Requirements School districts are tasked with providing STEM curriculum for their students. Drag-and-drop coding is appropriate for early grades, but OpenXTalk offers real programming experience in a free open source solution for Mac, Linux, and Windows.
Comes With Everything You Need OpenXTalk has a Tools palette of pre-made scriptable objects, a Dictionary of command and function syntax, and a Script Editor for writing code. We haven't forgotten educators. There's a Beginner Tutorial stack, 12 STEM lesson stacks, and 25 STEM .txt lesson plans to download. We have a user forum for support and answers to your questions.
No Prior Coding Experience Required Computer coding isn't easy, but with some effort and OpenXTalk's gentle learning curve, you can turn on your student's imagination.