Hey everyone! Welcome to another fun Scratch video update! I’m Rick Rose, also known as Ricarose on Scratch, and I’m Eric, also known as Speak Visually on Scratch. We’re excited to bring you episode 17 from the MIT Media Lab, right near Scratch Cat and Scratch headquarters.
Let’s dive into some cool projects we found in the Scratch community. There are so many amazing ones, it’s tough to choose just a few! One project I really love is an animation by Animation Bunny called “Sharing with Scratch.” They asked people to share what sharing on Scratch means to them, and then they animated the responses. It’s super sweet! You can even add your own thoughts to the project.
Another project I found is by Jumping Rabbits. It’s a 1950s-style animation with a unique, old-fashioned look. They are asking for ideas, so you can check it out and leave a comment with your suggestions!
Now, let’s talk about some fun things to try! We have an awesome online camp this summer called “Scratch to the Future.” We invite you to join in! It’s all about imagining the future of technology, fashion, food, animals, and more. We started last week, but it’s not too late to jump in and share your vision of the future. I can’t wait to see what everyone creates!
Another cool thing to try is the Scratch Tag Advice project. Someone in the community started it to help new Scratchers get going. They created a project to give advice and tagged a few others to add more tips. It’s a great remix project for anyone new to Scratch!
We have some exciting news from the Scratch team! You might have noticed our updated features. We’ve improved the Explorer and search pages. With so many projects on Scratch, it can be hard to find what you want. The explore page lets you browse different categories like animation, stories, and games. You can also search for any project on the Scratch website, not just the ones from the past 30 days. It’s faster and gives better results with pictures!
We encourage you to check out these new features!
That’s it for this episode. It was a quick one, but we’ll see you next time at the Scratch Conference, where people from all over the world who love Scratch will gather. Look forward to a special episode 18 of the Scratch video update! Last year, we did it in Amsterdam, and this time it’s happening at MIT. We can’t wait to see you then!
Explore the Scratch community and find inspiration from projects like “Sharing with Scratch” by Animation Bunny. Then, create your own animation that expresses what sharing means to you. Use different sprites and backgrounds to bring your ideas to life. Share your project with your classmates and discuss the different interpretations of sharing.
Check out the 1950s-style animation by Jumping Rabbits. Now, it’s your turn to create an animation with a unique, old-fashioned look. Think about the colors, music, and style from the 1950s. Once you’ve created your animation, present it to the class and explain your creative choices.
Imagine the future of technology, fashion, or food by joining the “Scratch to the Future” online camp. Create a project that showcases your vision of the future. Share your project with your classmates and discuss how your ideas could impact the world.
Find the Scratch Tag Advice project and explore the tips shared by the community. Remix the project by adding your own advice for new Scratchers. Share your remix with the class and discuss how these tips can help beginners get started with Scratch.
Take a tour of the updated Explorer and search pages on Scratch. Try searching for different types of projects, such as animations or games. Share your findings with the class and discuss how these new features make it easier to find interesting projects on Scratch.
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Hi everyone and welcome to another Scratch video update! I’m Rick Rose, also known as Ricarose on Scratch, and I’m Eric, also known as Speak Visually on Scratch. Welcome to episode 17! We’re joining you from the MIT Media Lab, right outside the fourth floor, looking down at the third floor, right outside of Scratch Cat and Scratch headquarters.
Let’s jump into our first segment: projects that we found in the community. We love so many things, it’s hard to pick just a few! One project that I really love is an animation made by Animation Bunny called “Sharing with Scratch.” They asked people to share what sharing on Scratch means to them, and this project animates the different responses. It’s really sweet! Feel free to contribute to that project.
I also found a project by the user Jumping Rabbits. It’s a 1950s-style animation that uses a unique, beautiful old-fashioned animation style. They actually have a request for ideas, so feel free to check out that project and maybe leave a comment with your suggestions.
Now, onto our next segment: the “Things to Try” section! We have a super cool online camp going on this summer called “Scratch to the Future.” We invite you to participate! It’s about envisioning the future of technology, fashion, food, animals, and pretty much anything else. We kicked it off last week, but it’s not too late to get started and share a project around your vision of the future. I can’t wait to see what people create!
Another thing to try is a Scratch Tag Advice project. It was started by someone in the community who wanted to help new Scratchers get started. They created a project to give advice and tagged a few other people to contribute more advice. It’s a great remix project for new Scratchers!
Now, we have a special message from the Scratch team. Many of you may have already seen our updated features! We revamped the Explorer and search pages. There are so many projects on Scratch, and sometimes it’s hard to find what you’re looking for. The explore page allows you to browse different categories like animation, stories, and games. You can also search for any project on the Scratch website, not just the past 30 days. It’s quicker and provides better results with thumbnails.
We encourage you all to check out these new features!
That wraps up our episode. It was a quick one, but we’ll join you next time from the Scratch Conference, a gathering of folks from around the world interested in Scratch. Look forward to a very special episode 18 of the Scratch video update! You might have seen this last year when we did it in Amsterdam, and this time it’s going to be here at MIT. We can’t wait to see you then!
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Scratch – A programming language that lets you create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. – Many students use Scratch to learn the basics of coding by making fun projects.
Animation – A way of making pictures or drawings move on a screen. – We used animation in our project to make the characters dance.
Projects – Activities or tasks that involve creating something, often using coding or technology. – Our class worked on projects that involved building simple video games.
Community – A group of people who share similar interests and work together, often online. – The online coding community helped me fix the bug in my program.
Future – The time that is yet to come, often involving new technology and innovations. – In the future, I hope to create my own app using what I learn in coding class.
Technology – Tools and machines that help us solve problems or do new things. – Technology like computers and tablets makes learning coding easier and more fun.
Advice – Helpful suggestions or guidance given to someone. – My teacher gave me advice on how to improve my coding skills.
Features – Important parts or characteristics of something, like a program or app. – One of the new features of the app is the ability to share your projects with friends.
Explore – To look into or investigate something in order to learn more about it. – I like to explore different coding platforms to see what I can create.
Games – Interactive activities or challenges that are often played for fun, sometimes created using coding. – We learned how to code simple games using Scratch in our computer class.
