SCRATCH A FUN WAY TO CODE

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https://scratch.mit.edu/

INTRODUCTIONS

Presenters:

Rob Orchiston – Software Developer (ObjecTech Software Solutions)

Brenda Valerio – Principal (Meadowbrook School – 5-8 & K-3)

WHO ARE OUR AUDIENCE/PARTICIPANTS?

Please participate in the following live live poll via SMS or Online…. Thanks

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CODING?

Inside Outside Circle – Cooperative Learning Strategy- Background/Prior Knowledge Sharing – Critical Thinking

ABOUT CODING & THE IMPORTANCE IN SCHOOLS

https://code.org/quotes

QUOTES FROM FAMOUS PEOPLE RE: CODING

SCRATCH IN SCHOOLS – WHY?• Digital Literacy

• Representation of learning

• Authentic Learning

• Critical Thinking

• Creative Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Project-based Learning

• Inquiry Learning

• Transferable Skills

• Engagement

• Simulations

• Animations

• Presentations

• Story Telling

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TED Talk

FUN!RelevantCTF

RESOURCES

Lesson Plans http://learnscratch.org/resources/lesson-plans

Learn SCRATCH in 10 Minuteshttp://scratch.mit.edu/projects/31407152/The Scratch Wiki http://wiki.scratch.mit.edu The Scripts Workshophttp://scratch.mit.edu/studios/349206

LETS GET STARTED!

Learn the Interface• Mini Project 1 – Spin

the Cat

VIDEOS ABOUT CODING

Code Studio: Kid tested, teacher approved

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNIM1fzJ8u0

What Most Schools Don't Teach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIu9yen5nc

APP Inventor – Resource Site

http://appinventor.mit.edu/

GOING DEEPER

Mini Project 2 – more complex

Math Examples – Handout

Math Project Examples –

http://scratch.mit.edu/studios/6423/

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FREEDOM TO CREATEMini Project 3 – choice

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