Hello everyone! Welcome to episode 22 of our Scratch video series. Happy New Year! My name is Erica, also known as Speak Visually, and I’m here with Chad Pica, who you might know as Champ99 on Scratch. We’re coming to you from the lobby of the MIT Media Lab.
In this episode, we want to share some amazing projects from the Scratch community. One project I really love is called the Duckling Platformer. In this game, you help a little duckling find its way back to its family. It’s super cute and has a happy ending! This project was created by Scratch users ElephantsAreAwesome6 and FoxLover773, and it’s a great example of teamwork.
Chad, what project do you want to highlight?
My favorite is the Math Studio. For those who don’t know, a MAP (Multi Animator Project) is a project where many Scratch users work together. The Math Studio is a collection of these projects, and there are hundreds of them! Some are finished, and others are still open for more people to join. They often turn out beautifully, so I definitely recommend checking it out.
Next, we have our “Things to Try” section. I want to talk about a studio called ConLanging, which stands for constructed languages. This is where you can create your own language, including words, vocabulary, and sentence structures. There are hundreds of constructed languages made by Scratch users, and it’s really fun to explore them.
Another fun project to try is the “Add Yourself Watching TV” project. In this project, you can add a sprite of yourself watching TV. It’s a fun way to work with other Scratch users, and there are many silly versions, like adding yourself as an egg!
Now, we have a message from the Scratch team about working together. Everything we’ve talked about today involves collaboration, which is one of the coolest parts of the Scratch community. We encourage you to think about how you can work with others in the new year.
As for us, we hope to collaborate more in the future. One of the first things that happened to me in 2018 was a reminder from a Scratch user about our promise to provide a new Scratch video update. We appreciate your patience, and we’re excited to be back!
Wishing everyone a happy 2018! You’ll see more of us in the future.
Happy Scratching! Bye!
Use Scratch to design a simple platformer game like the Duckling Platformer. Start by creating a character and setting up a basic level. Experiment with adding obstacles and goals. Share your game with classmates and get feedback!
Explore the Math Studio or another MAP on Scratch. Choose a project that interests you and contribute your own animation. Collaborate with other students to create a cohesive and creative final product.
Visit the ConLanging studio on Scratch and try creating your own language. Develop a few words and simple sentences. Share your language with classmates and see if they can understand your creations!
Participate in the “Add Yourself Watching TV” project. Create a sprite of yourself and add it to the project. Get creative and think of fun scenarios or themes to include in your version.
Work with a partner or a group to create a new Scratch project. Decide on a theme or story, and assign roles for each team member. Focus on teamwork and communication to bring your project to life.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
—
Hello everyone! Welcome to episode 22. Happy New Year! My name is Erica, also known as Speak Visually, and I’m here with Chad Pica, also known as Champ99 on Scratch. We’re joining you from the lobby of the MIT Media Lab.
In this episode, we want to highlight some projects we love in the Scratch community. One project I want to mention is called the Duckling Platformer. In this game, you help a duckling who has been separated from its family reunite with them. It’s really adorable and has a happy ending! This project is by Scratch users ElephantsAreAwesome6 and FoxLover773, and it’s a fantastic collaboration.
Chad, what project do you want to highlight?
My pick is the Math Studio. For those who may not know, a MAP (Multi Animator Project) is a collaborative project where multiple Scratch users work together. The Math Studio is a collection of these projects, and there are hundreds of them! Some are completed, while others are open for collaboration. They often turn out beautifully, so I definitely recommend checking it out.
Next, we have our “Things to Try” section. I want to highlight a studio called ConLanging, which stands for constructed languages. This is where you can create your own language, including words, vocabulary, and sentence structures. There are hundreds of constructed languages created by Scratch users, and it’s really interesting to explore.
Another suggestion for things to try is the “Add Yourself Watching TV” project. In this project, you can add a sprite of yourself watching TV. It’s a fun way to collaborate with other Scratch users, and there are many silly variations, like adding yourself as an egg!
Now, we have a message from the Scratch team about collaboration. Everything we’ve mentioned today relates to collaboration, which is one of the coolest aspects of the Scratch community. We encourage you to think about how you can collaborate in the new year.
As for us, we hope to collaborate more in the future. One of the first things that happened to me in 2018 was a reminder from a Scratch user about our promise to provide a new Scratch video update. We appreciate your patience, and we’re excited to be back!
Wishing everyone a happy 2018! You’ll see more of us in the future.
Happy Scratching! Bye!
—
This version maintains the essence of the original transcript while removing any informal or unclear language.
Scratch – A visual programming language that helps people create stories, games, and animations by snapping together code blocks. – In Scratch, you can make a cat dance by connecting different code blocks together.
Project – A collection of code, images, and sounds that work together to create something like a game or animation. – I worked on a project in class where I made a robot move and talk.
Game – An interactive program where players can have fun by following rules and achieving goals. – I created a game where you have to catch falling apples to score points.
Language – A system of symbols and rules used to write programs that computers can understand. – Python is a popular programming language that many people use to build websites.
Community – A group of people who share ideas and help each other, especially in online platforms like coding websites. – The Scratch community is very supportive and always ready to give feedback on my projects.
Collaboration – Working together with others to create or achieve something, often seen in coding projects. – Our class used collaboration to build a big game where each student added their own level.
Users – People who interact with a computer program or website. – The game I made has over 100 users who play it every day.
Studio – An online space where people can share and organize their coding projects. – I uploaded my new animation to the studio so my friends can see it.
Fun – Enjoyment or amusement, especially when creating or playing games and projects. – Coding can be a lot of fun when you see your ideas come to life on the screen.
Coding – The process of writing instructions for computers to perform tasks. – We spent the afternoon coding a simple calculator that can add and subtract numbers.
