Class #1 TecED Scratch Coding Introduction

Agenda #1 - Trimester 2  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 Label placed on 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. Fill in label on Paper Folders:

Print Full name (line 1)

TecED 7BE T2 (line 2)

Note that  folders stay in class holder on window sill. You must take the Prompt and Course Syllabus papers home with you.

2. Set up Class Google Drive Online 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.

Folder Save Name: LastnameFirst initial 7BE T2

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

3. Go to the Scratch site and set up your own Scratch account:
 
      user name: wmsfirstfullnamelastinitial
      Password: student ID#
*Note: if your user name is already used add a second letter to your last name.

4. Set up Design Journal - All work is to be shared with Ms. Norton in your Google Drive folder. Remember to "Make a Copy" and place into our shared 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

If time permits:
5.  Explore Scratch 3.0

6. Getting Started Tutorials
  HW: Respond to Prompt #1 in the Design Journal  - What is Creative Computing?

Class #10 Share Scratch Final Projects

Agenda #10 Final Project Presentations/Sharing - Last Class

Objective: The student will share his/her Scratch 2.0 Final project with the class, fill out the class survey/evaluation and Project Reflections form Please complete and submit this to Ms. Norton.

1. Make certain you've shared your final project in Scratch. Also, complete the grading rubric topic statement and include your exact final project save name somewhere in the margin of the grading rubric.

2. Please fill out the Scratch education class survey.  This is a way to provide feedback to Ms. Norton which will hopefully improve the course for your classmates. It will not be graded!

3. Be certain you have shared all the Tips Mini-project work and included the links in your Tips & Projects links Google Drive Document. Complete All 5 writing prompts and Final Project Outline/Planners.

4. Design Journal:The design journal will reflect an overview of work completed/learned in class. Be certain this is complete!

5. Check out the New Scratch 3.0.

If all work is complete try these:

Incredibox

 3D Slash

Class #9 Scratch Final Project Feedback

Agenda #9 Final Project Sharing & Feedback

Final Project Due Dates:

7AC due - 11/20
7 BE due  - 11/21

1. Final Project final Check.  Go to the My Stuff folder in Scratch and click (with your mouse) on your final project link. Be certain you complete the Instructions section, clearly describing for the user how your project functions, as if you were not there to guide them and the Notes and Credits section, noting all the resources utilized in this project. Be clear and give credit where due. Finally, include 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. Project Reflections form Please complete and submit this to Ms. Norton.

4. Final project edits, if necessary.

5. Review the grading rubric.

•Design Journal:
The journal will 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.

Class #8 Scratch Project work

Day 8 Agenda - Final Project...

Objective: Continue planning, Designing and reflecting on your Scratch 2.0 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 due - 11/20
7 BE due  - 11/21

• 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 Journal. Place 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 mini-project & Project work.

Class #7 Scratch Final Project Work

Day 7 Agenda - Final Project ...

Objective: Continue planning, Designing and reflecting on your Scratch 2.0 Final projects. Remember to use the Design Journal I or II to record your classwork for each period.

Scratch Final Project Due Dates: 

7AC due - 11/20
7 BE due  - 11/21

 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 the 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

Class #6 Introduction to Scratch Project

Agenda #6

TecED 7 Scratch - Class 6 Final Project Introduction/Requirements

Objective: Introduction to the Final Scratch Project requirements and expectations. Continue to use the Design Journal 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 due - 11/20
7 BE due  - 11/21

• 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:MIT favorites). 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.

• 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.

• Please 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.

• 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 Journal. Place this in the Google Documents folder you are sharing with Ms. Norton in TecEd class.

Class #5 Fourth Mini Project

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

Objective: Continue to become familiar with Scratch 2.0 by learning game design & programming tips. Also, use the Design Journal I or II to record/share your daily progress and writing prompt responses.

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

Please copy/paste the save name link for each of the tips mini-projects in your google Tips & Final Project document. Please remember to share with Ms. Norton. If time permits explore other projects.

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

2. Games
      Path to follow to get to the correct Tips screen:
      Create> How to> Games
               save as: gamesfirstfullnamelastinitialsection

•Design Journal:
Answer the appropriate writing prompt and note the class work for the day.

HW: writing prompt #5, final writing prompt