Post on 15-May-2015
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Scratch Programming for Parents
What is Scratch?• An excellent introduction to programming
which fosters learning and creativity as kids play
What will my kids learn/improve?• Logic• Coordinates• Math• Controls• Loops• Sensors• Optimizing• Drawing
What is it like?
• Programming is fun
• They can create whatever they can imagine
• Activity you can do together
• The meaning of this weird symbol:
What can we create?• Anything you want: Art, animations,
interactive games, or anything you can imagine
Aquarium example• Learn about x and y
coordinates• Learn about sprites• Include bubble
sounds
From book “Scratch Programming For Teens
Maze example• Learn about keyboard
inputs (arrow up, down, left right)
• Control sprites interacting with each other as they touch
• Play a game that you created yourself– Unlock the door, get
the gem and get out the blue door
Chapter 7 from book “Super Scratch Programming Adventure
Windmill example• Create your own sprites
and buttons which control their behaviour
a: makes it spin
b: makes it bouce
c: makes it move around
• Pressing combination of keys makes it go wacky
Designed by my 7 year old
Scratch is easy to read
Easy to create or use existing costumes
Scratch is easy to use• Drag and Drop
• Many types of blocks
• Blocks snap together to create scripts
Projects are easy to share and extend
Scratch is free and it is easy to get started
• Provided from the MIT Media Lab• Use online:
– http://scratch.mit.edu/
OR• Download offline editor:
http://scratch.mit.edu/scratch2download/
There are many resources available