How to "Scratch" That Coding Itch!

Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association Conference
​19 March 2017
Portia Room~2-3pm
Ballroom 4~4-5pm
Tricia Louis
Technology Integration Professional
Richland School District
Richland Center, WI
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https://about.me/tricialouis
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​Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center
1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI  53965

Outline:

  • Introduction
  • What is Scratch
  • Video
  • Scratch Website
  • Creating Account/Sign-In
  • Scratch Interface
  • Getting Started w/Scratch (Tips>Step-By-Step)
  • Ideas to Integrate Scratch Into Curriculum
  • Scratch & Makey Makey
  • Resources Available
  • ​Closing (Questions/Comments)

Resources:

Join me in the poster session (4-4:45PM in Ballroom 4) to use a MakeyMakey and play games like "Banana Piano" and "Bookman" made with Scratch.
Poster Session Resources are below the slidedeck on this page!

Books about Scratch/MakeyMakey for YOUR library...
scratch cat
Makey Makey

Google Slides Presentation
LINK to slide deck to add to your drive!  https://goo.gl/KsozVF

Poster Session Resources

Picture
Items needed to build Interactive Floor Pad:
Puzzle Piece Floor Mat - (Amazon) - $8.99
Duct Tape - Hardware Store - $6.99/60yds
Metal Repair Tape/Aluminum Tape - Hardware Store - $4.99/10yds
14 Gauge Stranded Wire (Red) - Hardware Store - $.16/ft (I purchased 10 feet)
14 Gauge Stranded Wire (White) - Hardware Store - $.16/ft (I purchased 30 feet)
Twist on Wire Caps - Hardware Store - $2.29
​MakeyMakey - Website - $49.95

Other supplies you will need:
Cardboard
Scissors
Pencil/Sharpie
Ruler/Measuring Tape
Exacto Knife/Box Opener
Wire Strippers
Clear Packing Tape
Chromebook/PC/Mac to run the MakeyMakey
Computer (for printing arrows -but they could be drawn on cardboard)

Thanks to the Hallway Symphony Project for inspiration for making the floor pad!

**Wanna know how I am looping a video on an ipad? Use the Loopideo app (FREE). Load the video file to your dropbox and then connect Loppideo to your dropbox account. VOILA! 

BOOKMAN

Find the game on scratch HERE!

SCRATCH PIANO

Find the game on scratch HERE!