Hey everyone! Welcome to another exciting Scratch video update. I’m Rick Rose, and with me is Eric, also known as Speak Visually on Scratch. We have lots of fun stuff to share with you today!
It’s a windy summer day here in Boston, and we’re happy to be back after our last episode in Los Angeles. This is our 9th episode, and we can’t wait to dive into all the cool things happening in the Scratch community.
Let’s start with our “Love It” section, where we showcase some amazing projects from the Scratch community. One project we really enjoyed is the Mix and Match Camp. In this camp, everyone got a character, a prop, and a background to create their own unique projects. This week, participants shared their creations, and we have a link to the studio where you can see them. The assets included a scientist sprite, a festival background, and a key object, with the line of dialogue, “Sorry, I thought you were somebody else.” It’s incredible to see the creativity from everyone!
Another project we love is by RainbowCookie, called “When with the Wind.” It’s a beautiful combination of animation and poetry. It’s very calming, and I think you’ll enjoy it too!
Next up is our “Things to Try” segment. We recently featured some cool studios, like the Historical Fashion studio. It has dress-up projects from different times, like the 1990s and the 18th century. There’s also a Sci-Fi Studio with awesome science fiction and space-themed projects, which are some of my favorites.
We also released a new tutorial called “My Favorite Things.” You can create an interactive tutorial, and it’s available in the tips window for you to try out and share in a studio.
Now, we have a special message from the Scratch team. We’re going to take you inside the media lab to see the server room where Scratch is run.
Hi everyone! Have you ever wondered what happens when you type in scratch.mit.edu? Let’s find out and meet some of the people who work on it.
Hi, I’m Colby, also known as Cod on Scratch. And I’m Matt, also known as Mew Taylor on Scratch. Let’s go in!
It’s a bit noisy here because of the fans keeping the servers cool. This is our server room, which we share with others in the media lab. We have several servers that run Scratch. A server is like a big, fast computer without a screen.
All of our 10 million projects are stored on these servers, along with sprites, costumes, and comments. We handle a lot of traffic, with hundreds of thousands of people visiting Scratch each month.
Thank you, Mew Taylor, for the tour! It’s pretty cold in here, which is why I brought my penguin hat.
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the tour. Next month, we have a special location planned. After being in Los Angeles and Boston, we’ll be heading to Amsterdam for the Scratch Conference. It’s a fantastic event for the Scratch community, where educators and Scratch enthusiasts come together to share stories and experiences.
We’ll be sure to film a lot of content for our video updates. Until then, see you next time, and keep scratching!
Imagine you are part of the Mix and Match Camp. Choose a character, a prop, and a background to create your own unique Scratch project. Use the line of dialogue, “Sorry, I thought you were somebody else,” and see how creative you can get. Share your project with your classmates and discuss the different stories you all came up with.
Visit the Historical Fashion studio on Scratch and explore the dress-up projects from different time periods. Choose your favorite era and create a new outfit for a character in Scratch. Present your creation to the class and explain why you chose that particular time period.
Inspired by RainbowCookie’s “When with the Wind,” write a short poem and create an animation to go along with it in Scratch. Use different sprites and backgrounds to bring your poem to life. Share your animated poem with the class and discuss the emotions and themes you wanted to convey.
Learn about how Scratch is run by creating a virtual tour of a server room in Scratch. Use sprites to represent servers and explain their functions. Include facts about how Scratch handles millions of projects and visitors. Present your virtual tour to the class and answer any questions they might have.
Imagine you are attending the Scratch Conference in Amsterdam. Plan a virtual trip using Scratch, highlighting key landmarks and activities you would like to experience. Create an interactive map or story that takes your classmates on a journey through Amsterdam. Share your adventure and discuss what you learned about the city and the conference.
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Hi everyone! Welcome to another Scratch video update. I’m Rick Rose, also known as Rick Rose on Scratch, and I’m joined by Eric, also known as Speak Visually on Scratch. Our episode today is packed with exciting content!
It’s a windy summer day here in Boston, with the Charles River right behind us. Today marks episode 9, and we’re thrilled to be back in Boston after our last episode in Los Angeles.
We’ll kick things off with our “Love It” section, where we highlight projects in the community that we really appreciate. I want to spotlight the Mix and Match Camp that’s been happening. As we mentioned in our last update, it’s a community initiative where everyone was given a character, a prop, and a background to create their own projects. This week, participants showcased their projects, and we have a link to the studio. The assets included a scientist sprite, a festival background, and a key object, with the required line of dialogue being, “Sorry, I thought you were somebody else.” It’s amazing to see the creativity from the Scratch community!
Another project we love is by RainbowCookie, titled “When with the Wind.” It’s a beautiful visual poetry project that combines animation with a poem. It’s very peaceful, and I highly recommend checking it out.
Next, we have our “Things to Try” segment. We recently featured some cool studios, including the Historical Fashion studio, which showcases a variety of dress-up projects ranging from the 1990s to the 18th century. There’s also a Sci-Fi Studio filled with exciting science fiction and space-themed projects, which are some of my favorites.
We also released a new tutorial called “My Favorite Things.” You can create an interactive tutorial, and it’s available in the tips window for you to try out and submit to a shared studio.
Now, we have a special message from the Scratch team. We’re going to take you inside the media lab, where a few developers will give us a tour of the server room.
Hi everyone! We’re about to explore the server room. Have you ever wondered what happens when you type in scratch.mit.edu? We’re going to find out and meet some of the people who work on that project.
Hi, I’m Colby, also known as Cod on Scratch. And I’m Matt, also known as Mew Taylor on Scratch. Let’s go in!
It’s a bit loud in here because of all the fans keeping the servers cool. This is our server room, which we share with others in the media lab. We have several servers that run Scratch. A server is like a larger, faster computer without a screen.
All of our 10 million projects are stored on this server, along with sprites, costumes, and comments. We handle a lot of traffic, with hundreds of thousands of people visiting Scratch each month.
Thank you, Mew Taylor, for the tour! It’s pretty cold in here, which is why I brought my penguin hat.
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the tour. Next month, we have a special location planned. After being in Los Angeles and Boston, we’ll be heading to Amsterdam for the Scratch Conference. It’s a fantastic event for the Scratch community, where educators and Scratch enthusiasts come together to share stories and experiences.
We’ll be sure to film a lot of content for our video updates. Until then, see you next time, and keep scratching!
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Scratch – A free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. – Example sentence: In Scratch, I made a fun game where a cat chases a mouse.
Coding – The process of writing instructions for a computer to perform tasks. – Example sentence: We learned the basics of coding by creating simple programs in class.
Projects – Tasks or assignments that involve creating something, often using coding or technology. – Example sentence: Our teacher asked us to present our coding projects at the school fair.
Community – A group of people who share common interests and interact with each other, often online. – Example sentence: The Scratch community is very supportive and helps each other learn coding.
Tutorial – A lesson or guide that teaches you how to do something step-by-step. – Example sentence: I followed a tutorial to learn how to make a simple animation in Scratch.
Server – A computer or system that provides resources, data, or services to other computers over a network. – Example sentence: Our game connects to a server to save our progress online.
Animation – A series of images or frames that create the illusion of movement when shown in sequence. – Example sentence: I used animation to make my character jump over obstacles in the game.
Creativity – The ability to use imagination to create new and original ideas or things. – Example sentence: Coding allows us to use our creativity to design unique games and stories.
Studio – A place or platform where people can create, share, and collaborate on projects. – Example sentence: We uploaded our finished projects to the online studio for everyone to see.
Adventure – An exciting or unusual experience, often involving exploration or discovery. – Example sentence: I coded an adventure game where players explore a mysterious island.
