Class #2 Intro to Scratch/First Mini Project

Agenda #2 - Introduction to Scratch Programming/First Mini Project

Objective: The student will follow a Scratch Tutorial to learn the Basics of designing a scratch project. Also, S/he will reflect in the design journal and discuss writing prompt #1.

1. Open your Browser, Google Drive, Class Agenda2 and  Scratch site.

2. Ms. Norton will share examples and steps needed to create your first mini-project. Now you will start your first Scratch Mini-Project. Select the Create tab(note save name below), next select the Tips tab at the top of the window, under the heading Getting Started choose the Step by Step intro.
       • Save as: introfirstfullnamelastinitialsection

3. Set up the: Tips & Final Project Links document in Google Drive
Make a copy and name it: lastfullname first initial sectionTips & Final Project Links...

4. Entry in Design Journal, summarize classwork and note homework.


HW: Respond to Prompt #2 - What is Designed-Based Learning? Complete unfinished MiniProject #1 Work.

Class #1 Scratch Introduction

Agenda #1 - Trimester 1 2018/19 Introduction

Welcome to Technology Education Scratch Programming Class!
This Blog is going to reflect the daily expectations for each class. Please start here in the beginning of each class and complete the tasks noted.

Thank you.
Ms. Norton

Class  #1- TecED7 - Introduction to Scratch Programming

Classroom Management...

• Each student will bring their computer to class and bookmark the Class Website, Scratch Site and all other relevant sites for this course.
• Students will be issued a folder to be stored in the lab appropriately. Print full name and section on the top 2 inches of the folder.
• Review Classroom Procedures.
• Grading
• Set up Google Docs folder to be shared with Ms. Norton: manorton@natickps.org 
  Note: All work is to be stored in this shared folder including your Design Journal.
• Scratch Intro Video

1. Go to the Scratch site and set up your own Scratch account:
 
      user name: wmsfirstfullnamelastinitial
      Password: student ID#

2. Set up Design Journal - All work is to be shared with Ms. Norton in your Google Drive folder.

• Design Journal Entry - Be certain to summarize class work, include your username for Scratch and answer the writing prompt #1 before returning to the next class.

Make a copy and name it: LastfullnameFirstinitialsectionTecEd Design Journal 

3. Set up Class Google Drive folders:
Please note that all work is to be placed in this Google Drive folder in order to be graded and get feedback from Ms Norton. This folder is to be shared with Ms. Norton.

Ms. Norton's email:     manorton@natickps.org

HW: Respond to Prompt #1 in the Design Journal  - What is Creative Computing?