What is CodeRhythm?

CodeRhythm is a tangible programming toolkit for engaging blind and visually impaired (BVI) students to learn fundamental programming concepts by creating a simple melody. We adopt the form factor of blocks as fundamental elements to represent codes. The whole toolkit contains a set of blocks comprising tangible Syllable Blocks and several distinctive Function Blocks representing different programming concepts. We aim to help students to learn and get familiar with the fundamental programming logic, and to raise their interest towards computing programming.

Syllable Block​

Combine different syllable blocks and adjust each of their duration to create your own unique melody.

Function Block​

Arrange your unique melody sequence and learn basic programming concept with different function blocks.

Inclusive Design Feature

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​​Assistive ​Block Connection

Easy connection with embedded magnets
​and ​parallelogram shape ​

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​Independent Audio Feedback

and Duration Control

Instant audio feedback without connecting all set of blocks

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​Engage Diverse Users with

​Simple Tactile Symbols

Easily distinguish symbols accessible for sighted learners and BVI learners without Braille knowledge

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What You'll Learn

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Command Sequencing

Algorithmic Thinking

Functions

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Loop and Nested Loop

Conditional Branches

Debugging

figure out how your melody works by
​executing and starting it anywhere in the sequence

Parameters and Values

adjust the duration ​parameter of each syllable blocks
 to create your own unique melody