Hey everyone! It’s Rick here, also known as Rick Arose on Scratch, and I’m with Eric, who you might know as Week Visually on Scratch. We’re hanging out in Santa Monica, California, with the beach and ocean right behind us. It’s a bit chilly, but we’re super excited to bring you another Scratch video update!
Let’s dive in! Although we don’t have our props today, I’ve got a cool highlight to share. We came up with an idea to make a musical Scratch project inspired by the theme “I’d Like to Teach the World to Scratch.” This idea is a twist on an old commercial called “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.” We invited Scratchers from all over the world to send in their voices and characters, and we created a collaborative project with about 30 or 40 people. We’ll share a link to it, so make sure to check it out!
Last summer, we hosted a Creative Characters Camp challenge, where people made projects featuring creative characters. Now, we see Scratchers creating their own challenges, encouraging others to make different kinds of projects. We’ll include some links to these challenges, so be sure to explore them!
Here’s something exciting: one of the Scratch moderators is starting a Scratch book club! There’s a link to the project, and she’s inviting people to read a book and share their thoughts through Scratch projects. It’s not too late to join, and I’m excited to participate too!
We’ve just launched a new design studio focused on dance. We’ve limited the set of blocks and sprites, and we want to see what you can create with it. There are already some amazing submissions, so give it a try!
Last summer, we had a Creative Characters Camp where Scratchers submitted sprites for everyone to use. People have been asking if we’ll have another one. While we’re not sure yet, I encourage everyone to create your own contests or collaborative projects in the community. Don’t wait for us—get creative!
Now, let’s talk about why we’re in Los Angeles. Eric and some of our team attended the Digital Media and Learning Conference, which brings together educators and program staff focused on youth. We’re interested in helping young people express themselves through digital media like Scratch. We held a workshop, and for the past six months, the Scratch team has been experimenting with dance in Scratch, especially hip-hop dance. This weekend, we had our fourth hip-hop and Scratch dance workshop, and it was a blast! We learned a lot, and even if you can’t dance in real life, you can create awesome dance projects in Scratch.
Even if you couldn’t attend the workshop, you can make your own hip-hop dance project by checking out the tips window in the editor. We recently launched a tutorial called “Dance Dance Dance,” so be sure to check it out and share your projects in the Dance Dance Dance studio!
Well, I think we’re going to grab dinner and enjoy the sunset. Until next time, see you in episode 9!
Imagine you’re part of a global music band! Use Scratch to create a musical project inspired by the theme “I’d Like to Teach the World to Scratch.” Record your voice or create a character that sings or plays an instrument. Share your project with classmates and see how many different musical styles you can incorporate!
Join a Scratch creative challenge or create your own! Think of a fun theme, like designing a new character or creating a short story. Encourage your classmates to participate and see who can come up with the most creative project. Share your projects and give each other feedback!
Pick a book to read and create a Scratch project that represents a scene or character from the book. Share your project with the Scratch book club and discuss how your project relates to the story. This is a great way to combine reading with creativity!
Use the new Dance Design Studio to create a dance routine. Choose your favorite music and design a character that dances to the beat. Experiment with different dance moves and share your project in the Dance Dance Dance studio. See what dance routines your classmates come up with!
Learn about digital media by creating a project that combines art, music, and storytelling. Use Scratch to express an idea or tell a story that is important to you. Share your project with your classmates and discuss how digital media can be used for creative expression.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
—
Hi everyone, it’s Rick, also known as Rick Arose on Scratch, and I am joined by Eric, also known as Week Visually on Scratch. We are currently in Santa Monica, California, with the beach and ocean behind us. It’s a bit chilly, but we’re excited to welcome you to another Scratch video update!
Let’s get started! We don’t have our props today, but I’ll share my highlight for this episode. We had an idea to create a musical Scratch project inspired by the theme “I’d Like to Teach the World to Scratch.” This concept is related to an old commercial called “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.” We invited Scratchers from around the world to submit their voices and characters, and we put together a collaborative project with about 30 or 40 people. We’ll include a link to it, so definitely check that out!
Another thing we love is that last summer we hosted a Creative Characters Camp challenge, inviting people to create projects featuring creative characters. We noticed that Scratchers are now creating their own challenges, encouraging others to create different kinds of projects. We’ll include some links to those as well, so be sure to check them out!
Speaking of things to try, one exciting initiative is that one of the Scratch moderators is starting a Scratch book club. We have a link to the project, and she’s looking for people to read a book and share their thoughts through Scratch projects. It’s definitely not too late to join, and I’m looking forward to participating as well!
We also just launched a new design studio focused on dance. We’ve limited the set of blocks and sprites, and we want to see what you can create with it. There are already some impressive submissions, so give it a try!
Last summer, we had a Creative Characters Camp where Scratchers submitted sprites for community use. People have been asking if we’ll have another one. While it’s not clear yet, I encourage everyone to create your own contests or collaborative initiatives in the community. Don’t wait for us—get creative!
Now, let’s talk about why we’re here in Los Angeles. Eric and some of our colleagues attended the Digital Media and Learning Conference, which gathers educators and program staff focused on youth. We’re interested in helping youth express themselves through digital media like Scratch. We conducted a workshop, and for the past six months, the Scratch team has been experimenting with dance in Scratch, specifically hip-hop dance. This weekend, we held our fourth hip-hop and Scratch dance workshop, and it was a lot of fun! We learned a lot, and even if you can’t dance in real life, you can create amazing dance projects in Scratch.
Even if you couldn’t attend the workshop, you can create your own hip-hop dance project by checking out the tips window in the editor. We recently launched a tutorial called “Dance Dance Dance,” so be sure to check that out and share your projects in the Dance Dance Dance studio!
Well, I think we’re going to grab dinner and enjoy the sunset. Until next time, see you in episode 9!
Hi, I’m Gretchen.
—
Let me know if you need any further modifications!
Scratch – To make a rough drawing or outline – The artist began with a scratch to plan the mural on the wall.
Dance – A series of movements that match the rhythm of music – The students performed a beautiful dance at the school talent show.
Creative – Using imagination to make something new or original – The creative artist used bright colors to paint an amazing picture.
Project – A planned piece of work that has a specific purpose – Our art project this week is to create a sculpture using recycled materials.
Characters – People or animals in a story, play, or movie – The play had many interesting characters that made the audience laugh.
Media – Different ways of communicating information, like newspapers, TV, or the internet – The artist used mixed media, combining paint and fabric, to create her artwork.
Workshop – A place or event where people learn and practice skills – The pottery workshop taught us how to shape clay into beautiful pots.
Hip-hop – A style of music and dance that started in urban communities – The hip-hop dance crew impressed everyone with their energetic moves.
Club – A group of people who meet to participate in an activity – I joined the art club to learn more about painting and drawing.
Challenge – A task or situation that tests someone’s abilities – The challenge was to create a painting in just one hour, and everyone did their best.
