Thursday, April 25, 2019

Class #9 Scratch Final Project Feedback

 TecED 7 Scratch - Agenda #9

Agenda #9 Final Project Sharing & Feedback

Final Project Due Dates:

7AC: 4/26/19
7BE: 4/30/19
1. Final Project final Check.  Go to the My Stuff folder in Scratch and select your final project link. Be certain you completed the Instructions section, describing for the user how your project functions, as if you were not there to guide them. Also be certain the Notes and Credits section is complete with the resources utilized in this project. Be clear and give credit where due. Finally, make sure you have the link and exact save name to your final project in the Tips and Final project links Google document Shared with  Ms. Norton.

2. Preview another classmates final project. Complete the Project Feedback form, share with the classmate first and then submit this to Ms. Norton. Be certain the names are on the form.

3. Final project edits, if necessary.

4. Review the grading rubric.

5. Complete any unfinished writing prompts and Scratch Mini Projects.

•Design Journal:
Last entry for Design journal, note the class work accomplished for the day. Use the Final Project Planner form to note edits/updates, resources and explanation of your project development.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Class #8 Scratch Final Project Work

Day 8 Agenda - Final Project...

Objective: Continue planning, Designing and reflecting on your Scratch 3.0 Final projects. Remember to use the Design Journal to record your classwork summary and the Final Project Outline Planner to continue to update and outline your progress and resources for the project. 

Scratch Final Project Due Dates:
7AC: 4/26/19
7BE: 4/30/19
 Be prepared to share your projects in class on the due dates noted above.
• Reminder: Use the Project Planner, Final Project Outline Planner  form, to record all final project descriptions, steps, resources... instead of the Design JournalPlace this in the Google Documents folder you are sharing with Ms. Norton in TecEd class.
• Please note the following:

1. Properly save and share your final Project. Go to the My Stuff folder in Scratch and copy/paste the link into your Tips & Links Document for grading. Also go to the Project Planner page and Share your project.
  • a. Complete the Instructions section, clearly describing for the user how your project functions, as if you were not there to guide them.
  • b. Complete the Notes and Credits section, noting all the resources utilized in this project. Be clear and give credit where due.
2. Review Grading Rubric

3. Journal Entry

Design Journal:
Note the class work accomplished for the day.  

HW:
All unfinished prompts, mini-project & Project work.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Class #7 Scratch Final Project Work

Day 7 Agenda - Final Project ...

Objective: Continue planning, Designing and reflecting on your Scratch 3.0 Final projects. Remember to use the Design Journal I or II to record your classwork for each period.

Scratch Final Project Due Dates:  
7AC: 4/26/19
7BE: 4/30/19
 1. In today's class #7 please complete the Final Project Outline Planner. This information should reflect everything you've done to date and are planning to do to finish your project. Be certain to record all final project descriptions, steps, and resources. Place this in your Google Documents folder you are sharing with Ms. Norton in TecEd class.

2. Once your Planner is updated, and you've followed/listed the 8 Steps of the Engineering and Design Process as it relates to your project, you may create a new Scratch document for the final project and save appropriately.
Save as:
Final(Keyword)firstfullnamelastinitialsection
 note: the keyword should relate to the project content.
3. Continue working in/out of class to design your project using the Engineering and Design Process to assist in your project development.

4.Design Journal:
From now on the journal will note the class work accomplished for the day. The Final Project Outline Planner will be used to record all information related to the project!

HomeWork: finish all incomplete work assigned to date: 5 Writing Prompts and 4 Mini Projects

Monday, April 8, 2019

Class #6 Scratch Final Project Introduction

Agenda #6 - Introduction to Scratch Final Project

Objective: Introduction to the Final Scratch Project requirements and expectations. Continue to use the Design Journal I or II as a resource to share with Ms. Norton. Be certain to record your final project plans in the Project Planner Outline.

Scratch Final Project Due Dates: 
7AC: 4/26/19
7BE: 4/30/19 
1. Discuss Writing Prompt #5 "Engineering and Design Process".

2. In today's class 6 the student is to view and share projects explored on the MIT Scratch Project site. Save the best projects in the My Studio folder (label folder:MITfavorites). Share at least one favorite with a classmate. The purpose of this is to gain more Scratch programming exposure/experience and to better determine your project plan.

3. Please complete filling in the Project Planner handed out in class. Submit this completed plan by the next class. (note: transfer this information into your design journal OR use the Final Project Planner Outline to record your plans, progress and resources). Be certain to share this in the TecED folder you have for this class.

4. Design Journal/HW: Final Project Statement of Purpose and resources found/used to assist in the project development OR use the Final Project Planner Outline  to record all final project descriptions, steps, resources... instead of the Design JournalPlace this in the Google Documents folder you are sharing with Ms. Norton in TecEd class.

HW:
Note: All 4 Scratch Mini-Project work is to be linked and shared in the Google Drive document: Project Links, which is stored your class folder shared with Ms. Norton.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Class #5 Fourth Scratch Mini Project


Agenda #5 - Finish the last mini-project (#4)

Objective: Continue to become familiar with Scratch 3.0 by learning game design & programming tips. Also, use the Design Journal to record/share your daily progress and writing prompt responses.

• Each student is expected to complete, save and submit the Mini-Projects on the project Links Google Document shared with Ms. Norton.  In today's class #5 the student is to complete the About Me (4th and final) mini-project.

Please copy/paste the save name link for each of the tips mini-projects in your google Project Links document. Please remember to click share. If time permits explore other projects.

1. Discuss Writing Prompt #4 "Learning by Designing".

2. Begin Fourth and final Mini Project: *About Me
How can you combine interesting images and sounds to make an interactive collage about yourself? Experiment with sprites, costumes, backdrops, looks, and sounds to create an interactive Scratch project that introduces yourself to others.
*See handouts ...About Me guide sheet
Save as: About Me first name last initial section

Open Scratch 3.0 Name your project and start creating...

4. Design Journal:

Answer the appropriate writing prompt and note the class work for the day.

HW: writing prompt #5, final writing prompt