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Introduction to Scratch Programming

Contributed by Leslie Daniels, June 27, 2010
If you are looking for a comprehensive tutorial on Scratch programming, this resource packs it all in one instructional module.
  • Original Author: Leslie Daniels
  • Education Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
  • Content Types: Audio and Video
  • Curricular Areas: Computer Science, Engineering, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Studies, Teacher Education, Technology, Visual Arts, Other
  • Keywords: beginner, overview, introduction, getting started

I created this instructional module with the intent of  providing a comprehensive tutorial on how to use Scratch programming to develop multimedia projects. I envision it could be used by any teacher in a grade 5-12 curriculum as an instructional resource that students can access to learn how to use this software to develop projects that evidence their learning. Student learning could be assessed through the variety of formats offered with the use of Scratch programming: storytelling, animation, graphics, simulation and gaming.

My first use of this tutorial, however, was in an informal workshop setting with the Citrus Council Girl Scouts in Orlando, Florida. In this case, this tutorial was burned to a cd and given to the participants as a resource to support their learning. Based on the feedback I received, most of the girls found it very useful.

 

 

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Comments
Denise Cruz
Member
May 15, 2011

Thanks. This is a great resource. I would like to include the moodle course I am developing.

Leslie Daniels
Member
January 20, 2012

 Thanks Denise. I am glad you can use it.!

Leslie Daniels
Member
June 27, 2010

I hope you find this resource useful.