Scratch Video Update: Ep. 16

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In Episode 16 of the Scratch Video Update, hosts Rick Ross and Eric highlight exciting developments within the Scratch community, including standout projects like a theme song for Gobo and Fruit Salad, and the inspiring “Art Comes to Life” studio. They also introduce fun tutorials such as “Make It Fly” and “Make Music,” and share highlights from the Scratch Day celebration at MIT, which brought together participants from 14 states and featured various engaging activities.

Scratch Video Update: Episode 16

Hello everyone! Welcome to another exciting Scratch video update. I’m Rick Ross, also known as Rick Arose on Scratch, and I’m here with Eric, who goes by Visually on Scratch. We’re thrilled to bring you episode 16 from the beautiful MIT campus. It’s a sunny day, and the grass is extra green because graduation is happening this Friday.

I’m holding the camera today, so I hope it’s not too shaky. Let’s jump into our first section, which is all about the amazing things happening in the Scratch community. There are so many cool projects out there! One that really stands out is a theme song for Gobo and Fruit Salad.

Art Comes to Life

There’s also an incredible studio called “Art Comes to Life.” This studio brings art to life through programming, creating a beautiful and inspiring collection of projects. Make sure to check it out!

Fun Tutorials to Try

Next, let’s talk about some fun tutorials you can try. One exciting new tutorial is called “Make It Fly.” With this tutorial, you can make anything fly, including Scratch Cat!

Another cool tutorial is “Make Music,” where you can create different instruments and beats. People have been making all kinds of music projects, so be sure to explore those!

Scratch Day Celebration

We also have a special message from the Scratch team about an awesome event called Scratch Day. Rick Arose and I captured some footage from the celebration at MIT. There were LEGO robotics kits, light displays, and a Scratch LAN where people could try out different activities.

It was amazing to see participants from 14 states come together to celebrate Scratch and share their projects. If you visit the Scratch website, you’ll find highlights from over 600 events around the world, including places like Spain, Nigeria, and France.

Check Out the Highlights

Our team created a Storify page where you can see tweets and images from the event, including a delicious-looking chocolate cake shaped like Scratch Cat. It’s wonderful to see the community come together to celebrate Scratch and learn from one another. Be sure to check out the Storify website for all the highlights!

That wraps up our quick update. Thanks for watching, and see you next time!

  1. What aspects of the Scratch community projects mentioned in the article resonated with you, and why?
  2. How do you think the “Art Comes to Life” studio might inspire creativity in young programmers?
  3. Reflect on the tutorials “Make It Fly” and “Make Music.” How might these tutorials enhance a learner’s experience with Scratch?
  4. What are your thoughts on the impact of events like Scratch Day on global collaboration and learning?
  5. How do you feel about the use of social media platforms like Storify to share event highlights and community achievements?
  6. In what ways do you think participating in Scratch Day could benefit someone new to programming?
  7. What are some potential challenges and rewards of organizing large-scale events like Scratch Day?
  8. How might the experiences shared in the article influence your approach to learning or teaching programming?
  1. Create Your Own Theme Song

    Imagine you’re creating a theme song for a character like Gobo or a favorite project. Use Scratch to compose a catchy tune and share it with your classmates. Experiment with different sounds and rhythms to make your theme song unique!

  2. Art Comes to Life Challenge

    Visit the “Art Comes to Life” studio on Scratch and choose an art piece that inspires you. Create a project that animates this artwork using Scratch programming. Share your project and explain how you brought the art to life through code.

  3. Make It Fly Workshop

    Follow the “Make It Fly” tutorial to create a project where an object or character takes flight. Customize your project by adding obstacles or goals for your flying object. Present your flying creation to the class and discuss the coding techniques you used.

  4. Music Maker Jam

    Explore the “Make Music” tutorial and design your own musical instrument or beat. Collaborate with classmates to form a Scratch band, combining your projects to create a unique musical performance. Record your performance and share it with others!

  5. Scratch Day Event Planning

    Plan a mini Scratch Day event in your classroom. Organize activities such as project showcases, coding challenges, and collaborative workshops. Document the event with photos and videos, and create a class Storify page to share the highlights with the school community.

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:

Hello everyone! Welcome to another Scratch video update. I’m Rick Ross, also known as Rick Arose on Scratch, and I’m here with Eric, also known as Visually on Scratch. Welcome to episode 16! We’re joining you from the beautiful MIT campus. It’s a sunny day, and the grass is especially green because graduation is coming up this Friday.

I’m holding the camera this time, so I hope it’s stable. Let’s dive into our first section of the program, which is all about things we love in the community. There are so many amazing projects out there! One project that stands out is a theme song for Gobo and Fruit Salad.

There’s also an awesome studio called “Art Comes to Life,” which infuses life into art through programming. It’s a beautiful and inspiring collection of projects, so definitely check it out!

Next, we have some things to try out in the community. One exciting new tutorial is called “Make It Fly,” where you can make anything fly, including Scratch Cat!

Another tutorial you might have noticed recently is “Make Music,” which allows you to create different instruments and beats. People have been making all kinds of music projects, so be sure to check those out!

We also have a special message from the Scratch team about an awesome event that just happened called Scratch Day. Rick Arose and I captured some footage from the celebration at MIT. There were LEGO robotics kits, light displays, and a Scratch LAN where people could try out different activities.

It was great to see participants from 14 states come together to celebrate Scratch and share their projects. If you check out the Scratch website, you’ll find highlights from over 600 events around the world, including places like Spain, Nigeria, and France.

Our team created a Storify page where you can see tweets and images from the event, including a delicious-looking chocolate cake made in the shape of Scratch Cat.

It’s wonderful to see the community come together to celebrate Scratch and learn from one another. Be sure to check out the Storify website for all the highlights!

That wraps up our quick update. Thanks for watching, and see you next time!

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ScratchA free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. – Example sentence: In Scratch, you can use blocks to create fun animations and games.

ProgrammingThe process of creating a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task. – Example sentence: We learned the basics of programming by writing simple code to make a character move on the screen.

TutorialsStep-by-step guides that help you learn how to do something, like coding or using a new software. – Example sentence: I followed the tutorials to learn how to make my own video game in Scratch.

ProjectsCreative tasks or assignments that involve building or making something, often using coding skills. – Example sentence: Our class worked on projects where we designed our own websites using HTML and CSS.

CommunityA group of people who share a common interest, like coding, and often help each other learn and grow. – Example sentence: The online coding community is very supportive and offers lots of advice for beginners.

ArtCreative work that can be made using coding, such as digital drawings or animations. – Example sentence: Using coding, I created digital art that changes colors when you click on it.

MusicSounds that can be created or controlled using coding, often to make interactive experiences. – Example sentence: In our coding class, we learned how to program music that plays when you press a button.

RoboticsThe branch of technology that involves designing, building, and programming robots. – Example sentence: We used programming to control the movements of our robotics project in the science fair.

CelebrationAn event or activity to honor or enjoy something, like completing a big coding project. – Example sentence: Our school held a celebration to showcase all the amazing coding projects students created this year.

HighlightsImportant or exciting parts of something, like the best features of a coding project. – Example sentence: One of the highlights of my coding project was the interactive game I designed using Scratch.

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