1. SCRATCH A FUN WAY TO CODE https://scratch.mit.edu/

2. INTRODUCTIONS Presenters: Rob Orchiston – Software Developer (ObjecTech Software Solutions) Brenda Valerio – Principal (Meadowbrook School – 5-8 & K-3)

3. WHO ARE OUR AUDIENCE/PARTICIPANTS? Please participate in the following live live poll via SMS or Online…. Thanks

6. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CODING? Inside Outside Circle – Cooperative Learning Strategy- Background/Prior Knowledge Sharing – Critical Thinking

7. ABOUT CODING & THE IMPORTANCE IN SCHOOLS

12. https://code.org/quotes QUOTES FROM FAMOUS PEOPLE RE: CODING

13. SCRATCH IN SCHOOLS – WHY? Digital Literacy Representation of learning Authentic Learning Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Problem Solving Project-based Learning Inquiry Learning Transferable Skills Engagement Simulations Animations Presentations Story Telling http://scratch.mit.edu/about/ TED Talk

14. RESOURCES Lesson Plans http://learnscratch.org/resources/lesson-plans Learn SCRATCH in 10 Minutes http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/31407152/ Lesson Plans http://learnscratch.org/resources/lesson-plans Learn SCRATCH in 10 Minutes http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/31407152/ The Scratch Wiki http://wiki.scratch.mit.edu The Scripts Workshop http://scratch.mit.edu/studios/349206

15. LETS GET STARTED! Learn the Interface Mini Project 1 – Spin the Cat

16. VIDEOS ABOUT CODING Code Studio: Kid tested, teacher approved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNIM1fzJ8u0 ‪ What Most Schools Don't Teach ‬ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIu9yen5nc APP Inventor – Resource Site– http://appinventor.mit.edu/

17. GOING DEEPER Mini Project 2 – more complex Math Examples – Handout Math Project Examples – http://scratch.mit.edu/studios/6423/

18. FREEDOM TO CREATE Mini Project 3 – choice