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Inspired by @TinkeringStudio #TinkeringTops and the #scratchmonth Recycling Bin Crafts studio, I've combined the two to create this musical spinning top. Find the starter project at bit.ly/Scratch-Top find the @scratch studio here: scratch.mit.edu/studios/2655… #ScratchAtHome
Incredibly proud of this group of young women for their tenacity, ingenuity, and dedication to being role models for other #WomenInSTEM at yesterday’s @FTCTeams qualifier. @UrsulineAcademy #robotsinplaid #FIRSTrobitics
Twitter has always been a place where I've come to learn from other #EDUcators #artists & #activists Thank you all for the community, and for sharing your work and advice over the years❤️Stay in touch: instagram.com/kristin.osieck…
Interested in teaching #trigonometry through projecting shadows, and playing with #parallax? Check out this great resource created by colleagues at @EXPLOElevate #creativelearning #Steam #tinkering elevate.explo.org/designs-in…
For those of you interested, @EXPLOElevate has published a video with some great visuals explaining how to apply #Trigonometry in your explorations of shadow and scale. @JennSWhite elevate.explo.org/designs-in…
Friends in/around @SomervilleCity: read the amazing Tuesday Mooney Talks To Ghosts, by @kateracculia , along with fellow library patrons. Join in on a scavenger hunt inspired by the book, & attend a costume party along with the author! #bostonevents #bookclub @BPLBoston
The SPL is thrilled to announce the return of our Somerville Reads series and this year’s Somerville Reads choice!
For our 11th annual Somerville Reads, we've selected Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts, by @kateracculia.
In celebration of #NationalBiomechanicsDay @Harvard Bio Design Lab invites HS students to spend a day learning about #biomechanics see state-of-the-art #wearable devices + create their own! #WomenInSTEM #girlsinstem #STEMeducation
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Today, @rachelmetz @CNNBusiness shared the amazing story of how the IRS came to change course on facial recognition technologies – @AJLUnited working with @fightfortheftr, @EPICPrivacy, @ACLU, and others. We’re only getting started. cnn.com/2022/03/07/tech/faci…
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Fighting for algorithmic justice takes all of us.
We believe in the power of storytelling for social change. So, if you’re aware of #AIHarms or #AIBiases, we want to hear from you.
Share your #CodedBias story & take action at: AJL.org
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#CSEdWeek starts today! 🥳 Check out this thread for links to tutorials, studios, and an event we’re co-hosting to celebrate! ⬇️
ALT Dark Blue Background with colorful abstract shapes bordering the right and bottom sides. Text reads: #CSEdWeek - Beyond the Banana Webinar with MakeyMakey - Tutorials - Collaborative Studio
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Today, the Harvard Graduate School of Education launches three free mobile apps for iPhone and Android designed for families to give their young children the foundations they need to read, learn, and thrive. hgse.me/apps
Experiment with @makecode and @BBCmicrobit in this FREE 6-week #codingcamp. Families who complete the first three weeks receive a micro:bit!
bit.ly/join_gdwc (Hosted by @IndianaUniv) #WomenInSTEM #creativecoding #microbit
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With huge thanks to our translation community, Scratch is now accessible in six additional languages: isiXhosa, Sepedi, Setswana, Afrikaans, Kichwa (Quechua), and ଓଡ଼ିଆ (Odia). Interested in volunteering to translate Scratch? Visit bit.ly/translating-scratch!
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Announcing Scratch Lab 🎉 where the Scratch Team shares experimental blocks that extend the creative possibilities of Scratch! Try out the newly released Face Sensing and Animated Text blocks and share your creations using #ScratchLab! ow.ly/9wL350Dp2zX
“I would like to retire the Paul Rand look. I would like to retire mid-century Helvetica...I want to retire the Swiss grid… It is the look of my oppressor… a mid-century era when it wasn’t easy to enter the NY marketplace as a Black designer."
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Calling all poets! Inspired by @TheAmandaGorman, we're excited to launch a new studio where Scratchers can share original poems or highlight some of their favorite poetry. We can't wait to see what inspires you at The Poetic Cafe! scratch.mit.edu/studios/2865…
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Scratch is launching a global network of organizations committed to bringing creative computing opportunities to learners from historically marginalized communities. The deadline to apply has been extended to March 1st! Learn more and apply at: scratch.mit.edu/sec
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Have you heard about our new partnership with the scratch Foundation? We believe @scratch can give children globally the opportunity to learn coding by learning through play. @olliebray shares why we wants to help with just that: learningthroughplay.com/scra… #LearningThroughPlay
One of my favorite parts of working on the @scratch team is getting to collaborate with @cartoonnetwork for #HourOfCode This year's resource looks a bit different, and is design to help educators facilitate virtual #creativecoding activities with #scratch! 🥳
For #CSEdWeek, check out our Code a Cartoon tutorial, supported by @ATTimpact and @WarnerMedia! You can animate your favorite @cartoonnetwork characters or imagine something brand new. We can't wait to see what stories you create! hourofcode.com/scratchcartoo…
Looking forward to collaborating with amazing educators and organizations! If your organization works directly with communities in providing creative coding opportunities, check out the Scratch Education Collaborative and apply! #creativecoding
Does your organization create Scratch resources and materials for educators and students? We’re building a global network of organizations committed to supporting creative coding. Learn more about the Scratch Education Collaborative and how to apply here: scratch.mit.edu/sec
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Friends! Sign-ups for the first round of #WixEducation's Creators of the Future program are closing soon (Sept 8). If you know of any high schoolers (ages 16-18) who might like to join our free, online, after-school program, spread the word! wix.com/futurecreators
