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What is Scratch?. An easy to use computer program Developed by MIT Used to: Teach kids the basics of computer programming Manipulate media in new ways Globally share digital media An even better explanation…. Scratch in the classroom. It is NOT content specific
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What is Scratch? • An easy to use computer program • Developed by MIT • Used to: • Teach kids the basics of computer programming • Manipulate media in new ways • Globally share digital media • An even better explanation…
Scratch in the classroom • It is NOT content specific • It IS a viable tool for assessment • It is NOT just for engagement • It IS built-in problem solving, higher order thinking, and logic based
Troubleshooting Scratch • Most programming issues can be easily resolved if the student remembers… • …the computer is not human! • …instructions must be explicit!
Let’s create a Scratch project together, then complete one on your own
Resources • The Scratch MIT website: • http://scratch.mit.edu/ • Irish Software Engineering Research Centre • http://www.lero.ie/EducationOutreach/Secondlevel/ScratchLessonPlans/Overview.html • Extensive lesson plans, free registration required