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digital_literacy:technology_resources:scratch:start [2019/07/26 11:05]
James Collins
digital_literacy:technology_resources:scratch:start [2020/05/29 08:24]
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-=====Scratch======+======Scratch====== 
 +{{:digital_literacy:technology_resources:scratch:scratch.png?nolink |}}[[http://scratch.mit.edu/|Scratch]] is a free, block-based editor that allows you to simply create stories, games and animations.
  
-=====Scratch Jr====== +Scratch contains all the elements of typically coding languages such as variables and functions in neat block-based interface.
-{{:digital_literacy:technology_resources:scratch:scratchjr.png?nolink |}}[[http://www.scratchjr.org/|Scratch Jr]] is programming language specifically designed for 5-7 year olds. Scratch Jr is the sibling of the web based software ScratchWith the Scratch software, kids can create stories, interactive games, collages, or anything they can imagine!+
  
-Scratch Jr is designed to match the cognitive abilities of young children and provides an entry point for everybody, regardless of where they are at with their learning and abilities.+Scratch is designed for 8 to 16 year olds, helping young people think creatively and systematically.
  
-Kids love the digital storyboard conceptthe colorful icons and built-in characters. With Scratch, they become the storytellers, the directors of the next great adventure. +For younger coders, Scratch also has the sibling app [[:digital_literacy:technology_resources:scratch:scratch_jr]]. 
- +| **Recommended Ages** | Year 3 to Year 11 (ages 8 to 16) | 
-Scratch Jr is a free product available for [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.scratchjr.android&hl=en_AU|Android]] and [[https://apps.apple.com/au/app/scratchjr/id895485086|iOS]] tablets (not available for computers or smartphones)+| **Product Cost** | Free | 
 +| **Where to Purchase** | [[http://scratch.mit.edu/|Scratch]] |
  
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-====FAQs==== 
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-**What are the differences with Scratch Jr?** 
-  * Scratch Jr is optimized for tablets using the touch interface, while Scratch is designed for PCs using a mouse 
-  * Blocks stack left to right instead of up and down. The blocks also take on a similar size in width and height. Looping blocks such as "repeat" loop above and over blocks placed in the loop. 
-  * There are less block categories and types of blocks, containing the blocks most used by 5-7 year olds. There are no conditional (if/else), variables or mathematic blocks compared to Scratch. 
-  * Broadcasts are limited to 6 broadcasts on each page which are identified by a colour, keeping it simple for kids. 
-  * Pages are known as Scenes in Scratch and like a book, a page contains characters and a background. Scratch Jr is limited to only 4 pages. 
-  * Paint Editor is simplified in Scratch Jr. 
-  * Sound recording is limited to around a minute each and each character can only have up to 5 recorded sounds. 
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-**What are the timings/measurements used in Scratch Jr?** 
-  * The stage is divided up into a grid, 20 squares wide and 15 squares high 
-  * Each step in a motion block (up, down, left, right) is moving 1 grid square in distance 
-  * When using the Rotate left/right block, each step is 30 degrees. A full rotation is 12 steps 
-  * The delay block times each step as a tenth of a second. To delay your script for 1 second, you need to use 10 steps 
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-====Resources==== 
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-  * {{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:scratch:scratch_jr_blocks_guide.pdf |Scratch Jr Blocks Guide (pdf)}} 
  
 +=====Activities=====
 +  * [[digital_literacy:state_library_programs:scratch_game_making:start]]
  
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