My first online workshop this semester was exploring the web tool Scratch. I enjoyed the discussion we had at the beginning of the workshop where Jim took us back to the days of DOS, The Oregon Trail and the Turtle. It made me think back to how I used computers before Windows had come along! It actually made me appreciate how far technology has come in what is really a short amount of time.
I liked the format of the workshop where Jim took us through the different tools for the program, then gave us time to experiment independently, and then brought us back together to share. If I were doing this with students, I think that I would do it the exact same way. I could really appreciate how this would be an amazing tool for older students in that it teachers them how to think problems through, analyze possible outcomes, and see the bigger picture while also thinking of the details. Unfortunately I do not think this program would be in any way appropriate for my population of students, however I am glad that I now know about it and can share it with my colleagues.
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