Scratch Video Update: Episode 6
In Episode 6 of the Scratch video update, hosts Rick Rose and Eric highlight exciting community projects, including the “Chopped” contest and the playful “Adopt an Alpaca” project. They also introduce the new Scratch Design Studio prompt, “Create a Planet,” and promote the upcoming Scratch Day, a global celebration of Scratch. Additionally, they showcase innovative projects from the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab, emphasizing the integration of electronics in storytelling and DIY electronics creation.
How to Make a Mouse Trail in Scratch | Tutorial
In this lesson, students learn how to create a mouse trail effect in Scratch by selecting a sprite that follows the mouse pointer and leaves a trail of clones. By using various Scratch blocks, such as “create clone of myself” and “change color effect,” learners can customize the behavior and appearance of the clones, experimenting with different effects and movements to enhance their projects. The lesson encourages creativity and exploration, inviting students to try out different blocks and settings to achieve unique mouse trail designs.
Scratch Video Update: Episode 11
In Episode 11 of the Scratch Video Update, hosts Rick Rose and Eric highlight exciting projects from the Scratch community, including “Sneak Peek” by Sensitive, which encourages early sharing for feedback, and “Summer Meme” by Firewolf 400, known for its cheerful remixes. They also introduce the new Scratch Design Studio “Scratch Island,” promote upcoming global code weeks, and address recent server issues, reminding users to report problems and providing resources for continued project work.
Scratch Video Update Ep. 20
In Episode 20 of the Scratch Video Update, hosts Eric and Jan Tico share exciting news from the Scratch community, including a special guest, Champ Eco, known for the Chess 99 sprite. They highlight impressive projects like the “Ten Tutorial” by Math Math Math, which teaches users about the pen tool, and the Remixable Project Studio by Storming Ravens, a hub for creative remixes. Additionally, they introduce the upcoming Downbeat Camp focused on ocean creatures and encourage viewers to explore new tips and projects on Scratch.
Scratch Video Update Ep. 14
In Episode 14 of the Scratch Video Update, Rick highlights exciting developments within the Scratch community, including the Multilingual Studio and the heartwarming hug project by user Mars Bars. The episode also introduces the new Scratch Design Studio for remixing projects, promotes Wiki Wednesdays for learning and sharing, and announces the upcoming Scratch Day on May 14 to celebrate the platform’s milestone of reaching 10 million users.
Getting Started with Scratch
In the lesson “Getting Started with Scratch,” learners are introduced to Scratch, an online platform for creating and sharing stories, games, and animations. The lesson covers how to explore existing projects, create new ones using sprites and coding blocks, and share their creations with the Scratch community, including options to remix others’ work and find inspiration through various resources.
How to Make a Story in Scratch | Tutorial
In this lesson, we learned how to create a story using Scratch by selecting characters (Sprites), backgrounds, and programming dialogues between them. We explored how to make characters interact through speech, switch scenes, and utilize broadcasts for smoother conversations. With these tools, you can craft your own unique adventures in Scratch!
Scratch Video Update: Ep. 24
In Episode 24 of the Scratch Video Update, hosts Shannon Pica and Eric celebrate Scratch Day, a global event where Scratch enthusiasts come together to share projects and creativity. They highlight exciting projects like “Trash Day Platformer” and the “Scratch Day Remix Chain,” while also encouraging viewers to create their own Scratch birthday cards using a tutorial available on the Scratch website. The episode concludes with a heartfelt thank you from participants at the Scratch Day event at MIT and a fun balloon-popping moment.
Scratch Video Update: Ep 26
In Episode 26 of the Scratch Video Update, hosts Eric and Chan Pika explore the exciting world of dress-up projects, which allow users to creatively outfit characters in various styles. They highlight popular projects like “Happy Sailor Dress Up” and “Halloween Puppy Dress-Up,” encouraging viewers to unleash their imagination by creating their own unique dress-up games. The episode concludes with a message from the Scratch team, inviting everyone to join in the fun of exploring and creating on the platform.
Scratch Video Update: Ep 18
In Episode 18 of the Scratch Video Update, hosts Rick Rose and Eric highlight standout projects from the Scratch community, including “Journey’s End” by Amy Laser Emulator and “Sand Stories” by Ryuk Ooh Kitty. They also share exciting community activities like the “Scratch Appreciation Studio” and “Lyrics Taken Literally.” Additionally, Rick announces her graduation from MIT and new role as a professor at the University of Colorado, marking her departure as co-host while encouraging continued engagement in the Scratch community.