An Introduction to Programming and Simulation using Scratch

An Introduction to Programming and Simulation using Scratch Dr. Ben Schafer Department of Computer Science University of Northern Iowa CS 4 HS Summer 2010

Welcome! If you have not already done so please • Pick up your nametag • Complete your demographic information sheet (by lunch time) • Have me take your picture

Welcome and repeated apologies • Thanks for being here! • I again apologize for the confusion with initial communication. – Hopefully we have this all figured out now.

The WHO of the workshop • Who are you? – – Name School Grades/subjects taught Computing experience?

The WHAT of the workshop • CS 4 HS is a Google funded workshop to expose “secondary” teachers to computing. • Many different formats/topics offered at approximately two dozen locations around the country • Our workshop will focus on Scratch (more on that in a bit).

The WHAT of the workshop • I know I just asked you to mention it but… – Show of hands • How many of you have taken at least one semester of computer programming? • How many of you are comfortable doing computer programming?

The WHY of this workshop (Dr. Schafer’s opinions) • I have two strong beliefs: – Teachers are better able to convey their subject(s) when they can approach the material through a variety of techniques and modes. – ALL students should be exposed to the subject of computation/programming.

Daily Schedule (All times are targets and most should be treated lightly) • • 8: 30 – 10: 15 -10: 30 – Noon – 1: 00 – 2: 30 – 2: 45 – 4: 15 - 4: 30 – Morning Session #1 - Break – Morning Session #2 - Lunch – Afternoon Session #1 - Break – Afternoon Session #2 – Daily Wrapup

Topic Schedule • Wednesday – – Introductions Scratch as Logo Scratch for Storytelling Programming Assignment #1

Topic Schedule • Thursday – – Show and Tell Scratch for Interaction Group Game Development Programming Assignment #2

Topic Schedule • Friday – Scratch for Simulation/Sensing – Scratch Resources – Preparing for Phase Two of the workshop

The short of phase two • You will incorporate Scratch into at least one of your classes. • You will produce and submit – An artifact (e. g. lesson plan, worksheet, assignment, specific program) – A written experience report • You will present (15 -20 minutes) your materials and experiences to the group at a followup meeting.

The short of phase two • Please check your calendars for – Saturday, October 30 th – Saturday, November 13 th • Return the data availability sheet by Friday morning. We would like to finalize the date before we end this week.

Assorted Logistics • • • Restrooms Drinking Fountain Computers in the classroom Computers on campus Meals Food/drink in the classroom

Assorted Logistics • Workshop website • Session recordings • Flash drive of resources

• Comments, questions, matters arising of any nature?