Scratch in the Classroom

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This is an introductory presentation I gave at the 2008 ICTEV conference about using Scratch in the classroom.

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By: fornext (20 month(s) ago)

may I dowmload it please :)

By: fornext (20 month(s) ago)

great ppt :)

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Scratch in the Classroom : 

Scratch in the Classroom Darrel Branson Sunraysia Mallee Schools Network

How do we teach ... : 

How do we teach ... Creativity? Thinking & problem solving? Technological fluency? http://www.flickr.com/photos/laffy4k/404321726/

What is Scratch? : 

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 : 

The main interface

Creating scripts : 

Creating scripts

An introduction to Scratch : 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxDw-t3XWd0 An introduction to Scratch

Your Scratch Project : 

Your Scratch Project Design and create a project that you can share with the group!

Scratch Cards : 

Scratch Cards

Other resources : 

Other resources The 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 Standards : 

Victorian Essential Learning Standards Design, Creativity & Technology ICT for Creating ICT for communicating Thinking Processes - Logical, Creative, & Metacognitive Maths - Position, number, angle, space, sequence, etc

Technological Fluency : 

Technological Fluency Information 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 Adaptability Source: http://llk.media.mit.edu/projects/scratch/papers/Scratch-21stCenturySkills.pdf

In the Classroom : 

In the Classroom Whole class Small group Extension group Gifted and talented Students not engaged After school / Lunchtime activity Computer club Anywhere you have computers!

Sharing Work : 

Sharing Work Upload 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 ... : 

My Scratching ... Blog: http://www.smsn.vic.edu.au/ictguy Other contact details Email: ictguy@gmail.com Podcasts: http://edtechcrew.net http://feeds.feedburner.com/ictguy