Hey there! I’m Eric, also known as Peak Visually, and I’m here with Theo Sedona. Welcome to episode 19 of the Scratch video update! You might notice that Ricarose isn’t with us today. She’s now teaching at UC Boulder, so she won’t be co-hosting anymore. Instead, each episode will have a different member from the Scratch team joining me.
Theo is a master’s student who works on creating awesome resources for Scratch. We’ll talk more about those later, but first, let’s dive into our “Projects We Love” section. These are some of our favorite projects from the Scratch community.
I picked a project called “Bottle Flip” by Will Lamb. It’s based on the fun activity of flipping a water bottle to make it land upright. It’s super popular and has inspired many cool Scratch projects. I had a blast playing them!
Theo chose “Entertainer” by Dan0510. It’s a project with a vintage design and music theme. It’s really fun to watch and listen to!
Computer Science Education Week is coming up from December 5th to 11th. It’s a week dedicated to introducing people worldwide to computer science, and Scratch is a big part of it. Expect lots of new people joining the Scratch community!
One of the activities is a studio in partnership with Cartoon Network called “Design Your Own Character.” Rebecca Sugar, the creator of “Steven Universe,” made a fantastic video about designing characters. You can create your own character and share what makes it special to you.
There are also three new activities featured on the homepage. You can try animating your name, making a fly, or creating music. Each activity comes with illustrated cards and an educator guide to help you get started.
During Computer Science Education Week, we usually see a lot more people visiting the site. It’s important to welcome them and make them feel part of the community. We’re really excited about it!
Thanks for joining us for this quick update. It’s been great having you here. Scratch on! Bye!
Hey there! Dive into Scratch and create your own project inspired by the “Projects We Love” section. You can try making a game like “Bottle Flip” or a creative animation like “Entertainer.” Use your imagination and have fun experimenting with different Scratch tools!
Join the excitement of Computer Science Education Week by designing your own character. Watch Rebecca Sugar’s video for inspiration, then use Scratch to bring your character to life. Think about what makes your character special and share it with your classmates!
Let’s get creative! Use Scratch to animate your name. You can add colors, movements, and sounds to make it unique. Follow the illustrated cards and educator guide to help you get started. Show off your animated name to the class!
During Computer Science Education Week, many new Scratchers will join the community. Create a welcoming project or message on Scratch to greet them. Share tips and encourage them to explore and create their own projects!
Explore the resources created by Theo and the Scratch team. Find tutorials, guides, and projects that interest you. Share your favorite resources with your classmates and discuss how they can help you improve your Scratch skills.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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I think we’re good this time; the camera is not going to fall over. Hey everyone, my name is Eric, also known as Peak Visually, and I’m here with Theo Sedona. Welcome to episode 19 of the Scratch video update! You might be wondering where Ricarose is. As you may know from the last episode, she is now teaching at UC Boulder, so she won’t be able to co-host the Scratch video updates. Each episode will feature a different lifelong Kindergarten Scratch team member co-hosting with me.
So, welcome to the first episode of the update! I’m really excited. Theo, can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Sure! I’m a master’s student here at the lab, and I work on creating cool resources for Scratch. Yes, and we’ll talk a bit more about those resources later. But first, we have our “Projects We Love” section. These are projects from the Scratch community that we really enjoy. I’ve chosen the project “Bottle Flip” by Will Lamb. It’s really awesome! If you’re not familiar with bottle flipping, it’s a popular activity where you take an empty water bottle, fill it with some water, and try to flip it so it stands upright. It’s made its way to the internet and onto Scratch, and there are so many wonderful projects related to it. I spent a lot of time playing them!
What about you?
I chose “Entertainer” by Dan0510. It’s a really cool project with an old-fashioned design and a vintage music theme. It’s a lot of fun to watch!
Yes, I love the music too; it’s quite wonderful.
Now, we have some exciting things to try! Shruti, you worked on some activities for Computer Science Education Week, which is coming up from December 5th to 11th. This week is all about exposing people around the world to computer science, and Scratch is part of that. Expect a lot of newcomers to the site!
One of the activities we have is a studio in partnership with Cartoon Network called “Design Your Own Character.” The creator of the show “Steven Universe,” Rebecca Sugar, created an awesome video discussing her character design process.
Yes, she’s wonderful! We also have a studio where you can create your own character and share what makes that character special to you.
Another thing to try is featured on the homepage, where there’s a banner with three new activities. These are fun ways to get started with Scratch, like animating your name, making a fly, and making music. There are many new activities available, each with illustrated cards and an educator guide, so you can get started easily.
It can be a bit overwhelming with so many options, but there’s something for everyone! We also have a special message from the Scratch team.
Yes, during Computer Science Education Week in the past, we’ve seen a huge increase in traffic on the site. With more people coming, it’s important to welcome them to the community and make them feel at home.
It’s going to be really exciting, and we can’t wait!
That was quick—just four minutes! Thank you for coming on the show; it’s been wonderful.
Scratch on! Bye!
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Scratch – A programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. – In Scratch, I made a game where a cat jumps over obstacles.
Computer – An electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data, and can be programmed with instructions. – I use my computer to do homework and play coding games.
Coding – The process of writing instructions for a computer to perform specific tasks. – We learned basic coding to make a robot move in different directions.
Projects – Tasks or activities that involve creating something, often using coding or technology. – Our class projects include making a simple website using HTML.
Activities – Tasks or exercises designed to practice skills, often involving technology or coding. – The teacher gave us fun activities to learn how to code a simple game.
Design – The process of planning and creating something, such as a program or website, with a specific purpose in mind. – We used design tools to plan our app before we started coding it.
Character – A person, animal, or object in a story or game, often created using coding. – I designed a character that can fly and collect stars in my game.
Community – A group of people who share common interests, often interacting online to share ideas and projects. – The Scratch community is a great place to share my coding projects and get feedback.
Education – The process of learning and gaining knowledge, often using technology and coding tools. – Coding is an important part of our education because it helps us solve problems creatively.
Create – To make something new, often using imagination and coding skills. – I love to create new games and animations using Scratch.
