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Scratch is a programming language created for young people. Easy enough for students aged 5 years old while still being challenging enough for 15 year old students. Join me as I provide an informal overview of this unique classroom technology tool. We can discuss:=====
 * =====Why Scratch is a viable medium in the classroom=====
 * =====How to get started using Scratch=====
 * =====The many resources available for “Scratchers” (Educators & Users)=====
 * =====View Scratch projects=====
 * =====Create small projects if you bring your computer with Scratch downloaded. (Scratch can be downloaded at []=====

Join me for a “Scratching” experience
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 * Scratch introductory / tutorial video retrieved from @http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jxDw-t3XWd0

=__Handouts__=


 * ~ **Item** ||~ **PDF** ||~ **PowerPoint or Word** ||
 * **Presentation Notes** || [[file:ScratchNJEAHandouts.pdf]] || [[file:ScratchNJEAHandouts.pptx]] ||
 * **Dance Animation Directions** || [[file:Simple Dance Animation.pdf]] || [[file:Simple Dance Animation.docx]] ||
 * **Polygon Robot Directions** || [[file:Polygon Robot Instructions.pdf]] || [[file:Polygon Robot Instructions.docx]] ||

=__Scratch Dance__ (Programming Example)=

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