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Scratch in the Classroom
Darrel BransonSunraysia Mallee Schools Network
How do we teach ...Creativity?
Thinking & problem solving?
Technological fluency?
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What is Scratch?“Scratch is a graphical programming
language that lets you control the
actions and interactions among
different media.”
Get it for free http://scratch.mit.edu
The main interface
Creating scripts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxDw-t3XWd0
A video introduction to Scratch
Your Scratch Project
Design and create a project that you can share with the group!
What will you create today?
Scratch Cards
Other resourcesThe official website: http://scratch.mit.edu
http://scratch.mit.edu/howtoGetting Started, Videos, Reference guide, Help screens, FAQ , Scratch cards
http://expo.spps.org/Scratch_Tutorials.htmlVideo tutorials by students
Create the game ‘Pong’ in 7 minuteshttp://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=75600f9e183e25d81822
My Scratch links:http://www.smsn.vic.edu.au/ictguy/index.php/scratch-resources/
Handouts & Background on Scratchhttp://llk .media.mit.edu/projects/scratch/papers/
Victorian Essential Learning StandardsDesign, Creativity & Technology
ICT for Creating
ICT for communicating
Thinking Processes - Logical, Creative, & Metacognitive
Maths - Position, number, angle, space, sequence, etc
Technological FluencyInformation and Media Literacy Skills
Communication Skills
Analytical, logical and creative thinking skills
Problem Identification, Formulation & Solution
Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills
Self-Direction
Accountability and AdaptabilitySource: http://llk .media.mit.edu/projects/scratch/papers/Scratch-21stCenturySkills.pdf
In the ClassroomWhole class
Small group
Extension group
Gifted and talented
Students not engaged
After school / Lunchtime activity
Computer club
Anywhere you have computers!
Sharing WorkUpload your projects
Create a new user and shareyour projects on the Scratch website: http://scratch.mit.edu
Embed the project into a webpage, a blog , Moodle, anywhere!
Download other projects! Pull them apart and see how they tick!
My Scratching ...Blog: http://www.smsn.vic.edu.au/ictguy
Other contact detailsEmail: [email protected]
Podcasts: http://edtechcrew.net
http://feeds.feedburner.com/ictguy