Hey there, Scratch fans! Welcome to another exciting Scratch video update. I’m Rick Rose, also known as Rick Arose on Scratch, and I’m here with Eric, who you might know as Because Lyon. This is episode 18, and we’re coming to you from a super fun LEGO play area filled with lots of colorful bricks!
In this episode, we’re starting with our “Love It” section, where we talk about some amazing projects from the Scratch community. We love all the projects, but here are a couple that really stood out to us:
First up is a project by Amy Laser Emulator called “Journey’s End.” It’s an MV art project that creates a beautiful mood with music and shows a person walking through the desert. It’s really cool!
Another project we enjoyed is “Sand Stories” by Ryuk Ooh Kitty. This project tells stories using sand drawings. You can click on the drawings to learn more about the stories and how they have impacted people’s lives. It’s truly beautiful, and there are lots of stories to explore!
There are also some fun things happening in the Scratch community that you can join in on. One activity is the “Scratch Appreciation Studio,” created by Bubble 103. Here, Scratchers share their appreciation for different people and groups in the community. It’s a wonderful way to show gratitude and connect with others.
Another cool studio is called “Lyrics Taken Literally.” Imagine taking a song lyric like Adele’s “I Set Fire to the Rain” and thinking about what it would mean if it were real. There are some creative projects in this studio, and it’s super fun to see what people come up with!
Now, we have a special announcement! Drumroll, please!
As some of you know, I’ve been co-hosting these videos for a while, but I’ve also been a student at MIT for the past six years. I recently graduated and started a new job as a professor at the University of Colorado. So, if you’re in Colorado, feel free to say hi!
This means I won’t be able to co-host the videos anymore, but don’t worry! Eric will continue to co-host with different members of the Scratch team. Each episode will have a new co-host, which will be exciting!
We’ll miss having Rick Arose as a co-host, but she’ll still be around on Scratch. Who knows, she might even make a guest appearance in future episodes. Maybe it’s a good excuse to visit Colorado and see the mountains!
Alright, everyone, keep on Scratching and have fun!
Imagine you’re a part of the Scratch community like Rick and Eric. Create your own Scratch project inspired by “Journey’s End” or “Sand Stories.” Use music, art, or storytelling to express your ideas. Share your project with your classmates and explain what inspired you.
Explore the “Scratch Appreciation Studio” or “Lyrics Taken Literally” on Scratch. Choose one studio and participate by creating a project or leaving positive comments on others’ work. Discuss with your classmates what you learned from the community and how it felt to contribute.
Pair up with a classmate and interview each other about your favorite Scratch projects. Ask questions like what you enjoy most about Scratch, what projects inspire you, and what you would like to create next. Share your findings with the class.
Create a poster that celebrates the Scratch community. Include elements like your favorite projects, studios, or Scratchers. Use drawings, magazine cutouts, or digital tools to make your poster colorful and engaging. Present your poster to the class and explain your design choices.
Work in groups to plan a Scratch event for your class. Decide on activities, such as a project showcase, a workshop, or a Scratch challenge. Create a schedule and assign roles. Present your event plan to the class and discuss how it could bring the Scratch community together.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Hi everyone! Welcome to another Scratch video update. I’m Rick Rose, also known as Rick Arose on Scratch. I’m Eric, also known as Because Lyon on Scratch, and welcome to episode 18! We still have a tripod, and the camera crew is still holding it. We’re joining you from the LEGO play area—lots of Legos!
You may remember that in episode 1 of the Scratch video update, we were here. Just like in episode 1, we’re going to start with our “Love It” section, featuring projects that we love in the community. We love them all, but it’s always hard to choose!
One project that we loved was by Amy Laser Emulator called “Journey’s End.” It’s an MV art project that beautifully sets a mood with music of a person walking through the desert. Oddly enough, there’s another project featuring sand that I really like called “Sand Stories” by Ryuk Ooh Kitty. It tells stories of their lives, and you can click the little drawings in the sand to learn more about how those stories have impacted their lives. It’s really gorgeous, and there are many stories to check out!
Next, we have some fun things happening in the community that you can get started with. One thing you might try is participating in a studio called “Scratch Appreciation Studio,” made by Bubble 103. Different Scratchers are sharing their appreciation for various people and groups in the community, which is a great way to share gratitude.
We also have a featured studio called “Lyrics Taken Literally.” For instance, take a song lyric like Adele’s “I Set Fire to the Rain.” It raises the question: what does she mean by that? Does she really set fire to the rain? There are a few projects in that studio, and it’s super fun to create for and watch!
Now, we have a very special message from Scratch. Drumroll, please!
As some of you know, I’m a co-host of these videos, but for the last six years, I’ve also been a student at MIT. I recently graduated and have started a new position as a professor at the University of Colorado. So, if you’re in Colorado, feel free to reach out to me! This means that even though I’ll still be on Scratch, I won’t be able to co-host because we won’t be in the same location. In the meantime, Eric will co-host with different members of the Scratch team.
So, every episode will feature a new co-host! It might be CP, it might be a designer—who knows? I look forward to those new co-hosts and many more episodes of the Scratch video update. We will miss Rick Arose, but she will still be on Scratch, and I hope to see her in future episodes. I might make some cameos—maybe it’s an excuse for me to visit Colorado and see the mountains!
Alright everyone, Scratch on!
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Scratch – A computer program that lets you create your own games and animations. – Example sentence: I used Scratch to make a fun game where a cat chases a mouse.
Project – A task or activity that you work on, often involving creating something new. – Example sentence: For my computer class, I started a project to build a simple website about my favorite books.
Community – A group of people who share common interests and help each other, especially online. – Example sentence: I joined an online community where kids share their coding projects and help each other learn.
Stories – Sequences of events or adventures that you can create and share, often using computer programs. – Example sentence: Using Scratch, I wrote stories about a superhero who saves the day.
Activities – Things you do for fun or learning, often involving hands-on tasks or games. – Example sentence: Our teacher gave us activities to learn how to code by making simple animations.
Music – Sounds or songs that you can create or listen to, often using computer software. – Example sentence: I composed my own music using a computer program and shared it with my friends.
Studio – A place, either physical or digital, where you can create and work on projects. – Example sentence: In the online studio, I can see all the games and animations my classmates have made.
Creativity – The ability to use your imagination to make new things or solve problems. – Example sentence: My creativity helped me design a unique game level that everyone enjoyed playing.
Colorado – A state in the USA, sometimes mentioned in educational projects or activities. – Example sentence: Our class did a project about the wildlife in Colorado and made a presentation using computer graphics.
Professor – A teacher at a college or university who often helps students learn about advanced topics. – Example sentence: The professor showed us how to use a new computer program to create 3D models.
