1. Using Makey-Makey Boards with Scratch Ben Davies CAS Master Teacher Thursday 19 th March 2015 ben.davies@computingatschool.org.uk @b3ndavi3s @CompAtSch

2. Session Aims Demonstrate how a makey- makey board works Give ideas on how they can be introduced to a class Develop ideas on how they can be used with Scratch

3. What is Makey Makey? A toy – an invention kit for everyone. An external input – allows the user to mimic certain computer inputs.

4. Why use a Makey Makey Board? O Great extension activity for most able pupils. O Motivational tool for the less engaged, develops perseverance and resilience. O All of aspects of Key Stage 2 Computer Science strand can be covered when used with scratch. O Children love using them.

5. Curriculum Requirements

7. Inputs and Outputs Unplugged O Inputs – data that goes into a computer O Outputs – information that comes out of a computer

8. Sequence of Activities O 1. Introduction to Makey Makey Board O 2. Testing electrical conductivity of objects O 3. Debugging Games for Makey Makey O 4. 2 player Race O 5. Maze Game O 6. Banana Piano O 7. Any ideas you have

9. What Next? Get a makey makey and let your class invent Use the sequence provided, attempt an activity as a one off. Post course support: email, phone, share contact details. Online meet up? Share your ideas with each other and me! ben.davies@computingatschoolorg.uk @b3ndavi3s