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Scratch for Library Staff: Storytime Sound Effects
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Scratch lets people of all ages develop
apps, games, and interactive stories!
Scratch is FREE!
Scratch was created at MIT and is provided for free to the entire world thanks to the efforts of the Scratch Foundation.
Interactive Workshop
Each workshop features plenty of dedicated time for Q&A, as well as polls, participant chats, and fun activities.
Coders of All Ages!
Scratch is designed for kids age 8 and up but can be used by coders of all ages!
Beyond the Basics
Get your questions answered about Scratch: using your own graphics, recording your own sound effects, and more!
Easy to Use!
Scratch is a visual programming environment - just drag and drop your graphics and sound effects into place, with no cryptic commands to memorize.
Rewatch Later
Your staff will have access to watch the recorded sessions at any time for up to one week.
About Jim Craner
Jim Craner (he/him) is a library technologist with The Galecia Group where he helps libraries adopt and implement modern technology tools. He's the product owner for Galecia's Summer Reading Program apps, BookPoints and EasySRP. Jim is also the technology lead and senior developer for the LibraryCall Dial-A-Story service. With over twenty-five years of experience as a consultant, system administrator, software developer, and technology trainer, Jim brings an engaging and interactive training style to all of his events.
Jim lives in the Midwest with his lovely family and a ridiculous dog named Willie.
What People Say
"I liked the interactive agenda (vs. ppt slides). Really good examples ... Presenter was clear and enthusiastic and kept my focus."
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"I did enjoy the use of the website for realtime interaction. It was a much better experience than the traditional PowerPoint slides."
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"You managed answering the chat well, which is quite hard. It felt more interactive than other sessions I have attended so good job."
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