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An Innovative Approach to the Technology Itch

An Innovative Approach to the Technology Itch. Ryan Evans Wanaque Borough Schools revans@wanaque.k12.nj.us November 11, 2011. What is Scratch.

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An Innovative Approach to the Technology Itch

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  1. An Innovative Approach to the Technology Itch Ryan Evans Wanaque Borough Schools revans@wanaque.k12.nj.us November 11, 2011

  2. What is Scratch • Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. • The Scratch Project - http://info.scratch.mit.edu/About_Scratch

  3. Why Scratch • Develop 21st Century Skills • Visual • Object Oriented • Flexible (Ages 5 – 15) • Integrate into All Subjects • Runs on Macs, Windows, and Linux • Free!!!

  4. 21st Century Skills • Core Subjects – 3Rs and 21st Century Themes • Learning and Innovation Skills – 4Cs • Information, Media, and Technology Skills • Life and Career Skills

  5. Visual & Object Oriented

  6. Flexible • Recommended Age Level: 5 - 15

  7. Integrate in to All Subjects Core Subjects • English • World Languages • Arts • Mathematics • Economics • Science • Geography • History • Government & Civics • Global awareness • Financial, economic, business, and entrepreneurial literacy • Civic literacy • Health literacy • Environmental literacy 21st Century Themes

  8. Multiple Operating Systems • Windows • Mac • Linux

  9. FREE!!!

  10. Concepts Learning in Scratch

  11. Getting Started with Scratch

  12. Scratch Extras • Upload Projects Online : http://scratch.mit.edu/ • (Free User Accounts) • Other users can run your programs through their web browser. (Uses Java) • Can comment on online projects • Online Galleries • Can embed Scratch applications in your websites.

  13. Contact Info • Email: • revans@wanaque.k12.nj.us • www.coolschoolteacher@gmail.com

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