Hey there! Welcome to another exciting Scratch video update. I’m Rick, and you might know me as Rick on Scratch or Speak Visually. This is episode 14, and we’re thrilled to have you here! It’s Friday, and sometimes the Scratch team likes to dress up just for fun.
We’re broadcasting from the third floor of the Media Lab, where you’ll find logos of different research groups. One group focuses on kindergarten, but we love all groups equally! Scratch is part of this amazing community.
Let’s dive into our first segment, Project X, where we showcase some fantastic happenings in the Scratch community. It’s always a challenge to pick just a few, but here are some favorites:
One project we adore is the Multilingual Studio. It features projects in many languages, welcoming people from all over the world. There are about 70 to 80 projects, so if you’re interested in multilingual fun, check it out and maybe add your own project!
Another delightful project is the hug project by Scratch user Mars Bars. It’s an interactive experience where a character gives you a virtual hug. If you love hugs, visit the Free Hug Studio for more heartwarming projects. Feel free to create and share your own hug project!
We also recommend exploring the new Scratch Design Studio, which focuses on remixing projects. The curators have crafted three amazing remix projects, including creating your own hotel and spending a day at the beach. Discover these creative remixes on the homepage!
If you haven’t heard, we’re doing Wiki Wednesdays! The Scratch Wiki is a collection of articles made by Scratchers for Scratchers. It helps users learn more about Scratch features. On the last Wednesday of each month, we highlight articles from the English Scratch Wiki and other language wikis. It’s a fantastic way to learn and contribute!
We have exciting news: Scratch Day is coming up on May 14! It’s a global celebration of Scratch with events worldwide. You can invite friends over for Scratch projects, host a workshop at your library, or throw a big party. There are endless ways to celebrate! Visit the Scratch Day website for all the details you need.
Speaking of celebrations, we’ve reached 10 million users! It’s amazing to see so many people using Scratch around the globe. To celebrate, many users are creating dance projects. One user, C.B., made a dance project that others are remixing. It’s wonderful to see all the creative ways people are celebrating through dance.
That’s it for this update! We’d love to hear how you’re celebrating 10 million users. Keep creating and having fun with Scratch!
Visit the Multilingual Studio on Scratch and explore projects in different languages. Try to find a project in a language you are learning or interested in. Then, create your own project in a language you know and add it to the studio. This will help you appreciate the diversity of languages and cultures in the Scratch community.
Inspired by the hug project, design your own interactive project where a character gives a virtual hug. Use Scratch to animate your character and add sound effects. Share your project in the Free Hug Studio and see how many virtual hugs you can give!
Choose one of the remix projects from the Scratch Design Studio, like creating your own hotel or spending a day at the beach. Remix it by adding your own creative touches, such as new characters or backgrounds. Share your remix and see how others have remixed the same project.
Explore the Scratch Wiki and find an article that interests you. Learn something new about Scratch features or history. On the last Wednesday of the month, share what you learned with your classmates and discuss how you can contribute to the Scratch Wiki.
Get ready for Scratch Day by planning a celebration with your friends or classmates. You could host a Scratch project showcase, organize a workshop, or even throw a Scratch-themed party. Use the Scratch Day website for ideas and resources to make your event a success.
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Hi everyone! Welcome to another Scratch video update. I’m Rick, also known as Rick on Scratch, and I’m also known as Speak Visually on Scratch. Welcome to episode 14! I know it’s Friday, and the Scratch team sometimes likes to dress up on Fridays just for fun.
We’re joining you from the third floor of the Media Lab. Here are the logos of the different research groups in the Media Lab. There’s one group that focuses on kindergarten, but we don’t pick favorites! Scratch is part of that community.
Let’s jump into our first section, which is Project X. This is where we highlight things happening in the community that we love. It’s always tough to choose just one or two things. One project I loved was the Multilingual Studio, which showcases projects in multiple languages. We’d love to see more of that on Scratch, as it welcomes people who speak different languages. There are about 70 or 80 projects, so if you’re interested in multilingual projects, check out that studio and contribute!
Another project we loved is a hug project created by Scratch or Mars Bars. It’s a fun interactive project where, if you play it, a character comes closer and gives you a virtual hug. If you can’t get enough hugs, there’s also a Free Hug Studio with even more adorable hug-related projects that can really brighten your day. Feel free to contribute your own hug project!
We also have some related things to try. You might want to check out the new Scratch Design Studio, which highlights remixing in the Scratch community. The curators created three awesome remix projects, from making your own hotel to a day at the beach. You can find a lot of creative remixes there on the homepage.
If you haven’t seen it yet, we’ve been doing Wiki Wednesdays! The Scratch Wiki is a collection of articles created by Scratchers for Scratchers, covering features and helping users learn more about Scratch. On the last Wednesday of every month, we feature articles from the English Scratch Wiki and other language wikis. It’s a great opportunity to learn and contribute!
We also have a special message from the Scratch team: Scratch Day is coming up on May 14! It’s a global network of events to celebrate Scratch, and it can take many forms. You could have friends over to do some Scratch projects, host a workshop at your library, or throw a big party. There are so many ways to celebrate! A great resource is the Scratch Day website, where you can find everything you need to know about Scratch Day.
Speaking of celebrations, we just reached 10 million users! It’s exciting to see how many people are using Scratch around the world. To celebrate, people have been creating dance projects. One user, C.B., made a dance project that many have been remixing. It’s wonderful to see all the different ways people are celebrating through dance.
That wraps up this update! Let us know how you’re celebrating 10 million users!
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Scratch – A programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. – Example sentence: In Scratch, I made a fun game where a cat chases a mouse.
Project – A task or activity that involves creating something new, often using coding or computer skills. – Example sentence: Our class project was to design a simple video game using Scratch.
Create – To make something new using your imagination and skills, especially on a computer. – Example sentence: I used Scratch to create an animation of a rocket launching into space.
Remix – To take an existing project and modify it to make something new, often used in coding to learn and experiment. – Example sentence: I remixed my friend’s game by adding new levels and characters.
Learn – To gain knowledge or skills in a subject, such as coding, by studying or practicing. – Example sentence: I want to learn how to code so I can make my own apps and games.
Share – To make your projects available for others to see and use, often done online in coding communities. – Example sentence: I shared my Scratch project with my classmates so they could play my game.
Hug – A friendly gesture of support or encouragement, sometimes used metaphorically in coding communities to mean helping others. – Example sentence: When I was stuck on my project, my friend gave me a coding hug by helping me debug my code.
Community – A group of people who share common interests and goals, often collaborating and supporting each other online. – Example sentence: The Scratch community is full of people who love to create and share their projects.
Design – The process of planning and creating something, such as a program or game, with a specific purpose in mind. – Example sentence: I spent a lot of time on the design of my game to make sure it was fun and easy to play.
Users – People who use a computer program, website, or application. – Example sentence: The users of my app gave me feedback on how to make it better.
