A Scratch Tutorial by Michael Badger

My trip to the OLPC Learning Club’s 2nd Annual Scratch Day in Arlington, VA was a lot of fun, and I met a lot of great people along the way. I don’t have an official headcount, but I think attendance estimates on are in the 60-70 people range.

The talent in the teen and parents workshop that I helped facilitate ranged from new to experienced Scratchers. However, by the end of the workshop everyone was able to develop an idea into a Scratch project.

Here are a few photos and videos from the event, courtesy of Mike Lee.

The Scratch project won a Best in Class for design in the Digital Media and Learning Competition. The award will help fund the development of Scratch 2.0, which promises mobile, social media, and enhanced collaboration features.

Here’s a short video from the Scratch Team.

Congrats Scratch Team.

To celebrate community Scratch Day on May 22, 2010, the OLPC Learning Club in Arlignton, VA will host a Scratch Circus. There will be fun, learning, and prizes. There will be activities for children, teens, teachers, and parents.

I’ll make the relatively short trip to Arlington to participate in the circus and lead a workshop for the parents. If you’re within a few hours of Arlington, why not make the trip? Or find a Scratch Day event near you.

I’d like to thank Mike Lee and the OLPC Learning Club D.C. for inviting me to participate. I’m looking forward to it.