First Meetup Of 2016/2-17 - Coding in our Classrooms

Come and join us for the second Scratch Educator Meetup in YYC. This Meetup is for teachers of all Scratch experience levels. It's a chance to connect, network and grow our practice in a meaningful way. The conversation will continue at a nearby pub.

Here are some possible topics that you may be interested in that we can look at during the meet-up. However, meetups are driven by the participants so if there is something you want to share or something you want to learn about, let us know!

Introduction to Scratch through the HOUR OF CODE (Beginners)

Thinking of using a programming language in your classroom as part of Hour of Code and Computer Science Week (https://secure.cbe.ab.ca/owa/redir.aspx?C=ljhw_HHkgdEgarfX3DWVO2ZVh2vEeKkpjUzEwyIq13L30lDOqQnUCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fcode.org%2f) (December 5th - 11th)? Come to our ScratchED YYC Meetup (https://secure.cbe.ab.ca/owa/redir.aspx?C=gcdyqtl_6cC5so9uesQdzHmiMRIiMhprdAkEQipfHKD30lDOqQnUCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.meetup.com%2fScratchED-YYC-A-Meetup-for-Scratch-Educators-in-Calgary%2fevents%2f235480296%2f%3fgj%3dco2%26rv%3dco2%26_xtd%3dgatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJDQxYzVjZGJlLTQ0NTctNGFmZS04YzQ0LWE2OTZhMzAxMDNmYQ) and we will walk you through using Scratch in your classroom and the Hour of Code resources!

WeDo and Machines . . . The CHAIN REACTION (Intermediate)

Our grade 8 Design and Computer Science class has created a WeDo chain reaction! Bouncy balls will travel from station to station in our Learning Commons, each ball launched into the real world by a Scratch program. This will be a great demonstration of Scratch with huge opportunities to integrate with Grade 4 and Grade 8 machine science units!

The Unofficial Scratch Extensions (Intermediate)Looking to take your Scratch skills to the next level? Learn about Scratch X . . the secret extensions to Scratch that can run Arduinos, track the Interational Space Station . . . follow Twitter Hashtags . . . create games where Scratch tracks movements through the Microsoft Kinnect and so much more!