This document discusses the Scratch programming language and how it can be used for storytelling in the classroom. Scratch is a free programming language developed by MIT that uses block coding to create games, stories, and animations. It recommends some simple Scratch projects to start with and provides examples of how Scratch can be used for creative writing, explaining concepts, book reports, and more. It also lists resources on the Scratch website for learning more about the programming language.

1. 21st century
storytelling with
scratch
learning through programming
yalsa midwinter institute
january 20, 2012
sarah ludwig

2. what the heck is scratch?
it's a free programming language for kids,
developed by a group at MIT
it's based around the "building block" concept
blocks lock together to make scripts
it allows students to make games, music
videos, and digital stories

4. simple projects to get
started
scratch cards
the fish game
maze games
conversations
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5. applications for the
classroom
• creative writing
• explaining concepts
• biography/memoir
• exploring characters
• book reports
• vocabulary game
• book trailers
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6. learning more
scratch website
• getting started guide
• video tutorials
• FAQ
• forums
• scratch tours
• ScratchEd
media mashup
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7. thanks!
sarah ludwig
academic technology coordinator
hamden hall country day school
sludwig@hamdenhall.org
@sarah_ludwig
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