Scratch in the Classroom

Scratch in the Classroom

Darrel BransonSunraysia Mallee Schools Network

How do we teach ...Creativity?

Thinking & problem solving?

Technological fluency?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/laffy4k/404321726/

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