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Game Programming for Kids-It’s Elementary
Dr. Jeff Gray-UAB
Mrs. Cameron McKinley-Hoover City Schoolswww.cameronmckinley.com
Scratch-It’s Elementary!
What is Scratch? How much is it? Who should use it? Why should I use it? How can I use it? Where can I find resources? When can I get started?
What Is Scratch?
Programming Language Create and share interactive stories,
animations, games, art, music Available for Mac and Windows Created by Lifelong Kindergarten
Group
How much? It’s FREE!
http://scratch.mit.edu/
Who should use it?
Ages 8 and up I’ve even had a 6
year old try it-no problems
Educators all subjects
Parents After school clubs
Why should I use Scratch?
21st Century Skills Digital Fluency Incorporates all subjects It’s easy It’s fun! Meets the needs of diverse learners Meets the needs of DIGITAL kids
21st Century Learning
Digital Fluency
How can I use it?
Digital Storytelling Student-created games/quizzes about
subject matter Interactive stories Record voices, dialogue Animated math, science Your ideas?
Where can I find Resources?http://scratch.mit.edu/howto
Scratch Cards Getting Started
Guide Reference Guide Video Tutorials Online Projects Forums Scratch Board
Resources
Scratch Cards
Starting projects Scaffolding Have students create
scratch cards Samples online
Scratch Cards http://scratch.mit.edu/cards
Sample Card
Educator Forum
All Levels
When can I get started? Today!
Download the program Watch the Video Tutorial Look at the sample programs Use a scratch card to program a
simple program ENJOY!
Group Work comment from Scratch Educator Forum
I have just used Scratch for the first time with a class of year6 pupils (UK, age 10 & 11 years). I showed them a few ideas and basic commands and the let them loose, working in pairs.
The enjoyment, motivation and perseverance was impressive. Also the level of their language and discussion as each pair collaborated and worked towards making the sprites behave as they wanted them to was fascinating to listen to.
Scratch Board
Sample Projects
Tell a story, make a card
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