This week is Computer Science Education Week and the famous Hour of Code. In honor of Computer Science Week, there will be a post a day highlighting an activity.
Last week's Post: Hour of Code
Monday's Post: Hour(s) of Code - Featuring
Tuesday's Post: App-Tastic Hours of Code
Monday's Post: Hour(s) of Code - Featuring
Tuesday's Post: App-Tastic Hours of Code
Scratch
With Scratch you can create stories, games, and animations. Online https://scratch.mit.edu/ or ScratchJr App (see Tuesday post for more information on the app).
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Tutorials on the homepage (and under "see things to try") include not only an easy to follow tutorial, but also printable activity cards and educator guides. An example is shown below:
Scratch includes step-by-step tutorials and other tips for creating your first project. As a new user or coder, this is a great place to start! Advanced users, think about adding in another device...for example a Makey Makey. Check out the Makey Makey game collection and instrument collection. Addional resources: Getting Started Guide (Makey Makey & Scratch) and Scratch Music Tips & Tricks.
Educators can additionally benefit from ScratchEd, an online community for Scratch Educators.
Educators can additionally benefit from ScratchEd, an online community for Scratch Educators.
This is a great week to get started! But you can "scratch" the Scratch itch any time of the year.
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