Stories from Scratch - CAIS, 12/1311
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The document introduces Scratch, a free programming language for kids developed by MIT. It describes Scratch as using building block code segments that snap together to create scripts. The document then provides some simple starter projects for Scratch like card games, maze games, and conversations. It also lists ways Scratch can be used in the classroom for creative writing, explaining concepts, and book reports. Finally, it provides additional learning resources for Scratch like tutorials, forums, and tutorials and mentions thanks to the author Sarah Ludwig.
![thanks!
• sarah ludwig
• academic technology coordinator
• hamden hall country day school
• sludwig [at] hamdenhall [dot]org
• @sarah_ludwig
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Stories from Scratch - CAIS, 12/1311
- 1. stories from scratch exploring through programming cais • december 13, 2011 sarah ludwig
- 2. what's scratch? • it's a free programming language for kids, developed by a group at MIT • it's based around the "building block" concept • blocks lock together to make scripts • let's look ludwig • stories from scratch • 12/13/11
- 3. simple projects to get started scratch cards the fish game maze games conversations ludwig • stories from scratch • 12/13/11
- 4. applications for the classroom • creative writing • explaining concepts • biography/memoir • exploring characters • book reports • vocabulary game • book trailers ludwig • stories from scratch • 12/13/11
- 5. learning more • scratch website • getting started guide • video tutorials • FAQ • forums • scratch tours • ScratchEd • media mashup ludwig • stories from scratch • 12/13/11
- 6. thanks! • sarah ludwig • academic technology coordinator • hamden hall country day school • sludwig [at] hamdenhall [dot]org • @sarah_ludwig ludwig • stories from scratch • 12/13/11