1. Scratch programming and Numeracy in Senior Primary Classes (NCTE/Lero) Summer Course 2012 Module 3 © Lero, NCTE 2012

2. Module 3 will cover: The use of images in Scratch The use of sound in Scratch The use of Scratch operators Using the ideas from section 3, expand the program using image and sound Share projects online Discussion on how Scratch can support numeracy in the classroom © Lero, NCTE 2012

3. When saving images to use in Scratch Find an image you wish to use. Right click on the image. Click on “save picture as”. Give the image a meaningful title and save it to a designated folder. © Lero, NCTE 2012

4. Camera Activity Spend some time (15-20 minutes) taking photos that will form the basis of a Scratch project. Photos should be clear and not too small You can use buildings, nature of even your own body! Consider in advance what photos will best support your project. © Lero, NCTE 2012

5. Remember! If children are on the internet: Show respect to other users. Never supply personal information to online users. Tell an adult if there is inappropriate content online. See www.webwise.ie for internet safety lessons.www.webwise.ie © Lero, NCTE 2012

6. Discussion Time In what way could you extend or adapt today’s activities for your own classroom? How could you use Scratch to support other curricular areas? What would work well? What might be difficult to implement or use? Are there ways to overcome these challenges? © Lero, NCTE 2012

7. Today we have... Used images in Scratch Used sound in Scratch Used Scratch operators Created a project using image and sound Shared projects online Discussed how Scratch can support numeracy in the classroom © Lero, NCTE 2012