[Yr11 Information Technology] about SCRATCH for Unit2?

[Mark Kelly]

The VCAA list of approved languages 
(http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/correspondence/bulletins/2006/june/06JUNBUL.pdf) 
applies to VCE Software Development, not year 11.

But it would be wise to use a language that has the necessary features 
for SD: loops, logical constructs, subprograms, arrays etc.

After a quick look at Scratch in Wikipedia 
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_(programming_language)), I'm not 
sure if it is rigorous enough.

Kent Beveridge wrote:
> Hey there Jenna,
> Before you launch into scratch, you better check if its one of the 'accepted' programs for VCE studies. From memory, there was quite a bit of discussion as to the suitability of that program for the year 11 studies. Many of us are using VBASIC or similar because of that concern...
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> ...just a tip...
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> Kent.
>  
> Kent Beveridge,
> I.T. co-ordinator
> St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College
> Horsham
> email.. kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au
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> |<3|\|7  b3\/3r1D93 ?  ;-)
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> From: yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Hubbard, Jenna J
> Sent: Tue 6/17/2008 8:07 PM
> To: Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: RE: [Yr11 Information Technology] Unit 2 Outcome 1
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> Hi everyone, 
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> I'm using scratch for the Unit 2 Outcome 1.
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> Does anyone have any useful worksheets, tutorials that can help my students learn about Scratch.
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> Thanks
> 
> Jenna
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> From: yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Fatima Nazar
> Sent: Tuesday, 17 June 2008 7:56 PM
> To: Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: RE: [Yr11 Information Technology] Unit 2 Outcome 1
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> Hi Kent,
> 
> this link is pretty good online tutor for my yr 11 ICT class, I am a newbie too. The website, teaches Vb.Net step by step and also has small tasks- like practice ones before the actual ones?
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> www.homeandlearn.co.uk/NET/VbNet.html
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> Regards
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> Fatima
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> From: yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Kent Beveridge
> Sent: Tue 17/06/2008 3:37 PM
> To: Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: RE: [Yr11 Information Technology] Unit 2 Outcome 1
> 
> Thanks Mark..
> 
> Nice series of tasks!
> 
> Might be a bit more than I know, but will give 'em a go anyway! (luv a challenge!)
> 
> I do ok up until about task 5 then I'm pushin it!
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> Twill give me something to do over the hols on top of the excel prep stuff....
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> (oh, and chasing wild women and gettin drunk!)
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> Kent.
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> 
> Kent Beveridge,
> 
> I.T. co-ordinator
> 
> St. Brigids Catholic Sec. College
> 
> Horsham
> 
> email.. kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au
> 
>  
> 
> |<3|\|7  b3\/3r1D93 ?  ;-)
> 
> PARTY..PARTEE,..PARTIE,...PARTAY!!
> 
> "This email and any attachments may be confidential.  You must not disclose or use the information in this email if you are not the intended recipient.  If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately and delete the email and all copies.  The School does not guarantee that this email is virus or error free.  The attached files are provided and my only be used on the basis that the user assumes all responsibility for any loss, damage or consequence resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the attached files, whether caused by the negligence of the sender or not.  The content and opinions in this email are not necessarily those of the School."
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> From: yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Mark Kelly
> Sent: Tue 6/17/2008 12:57 PM
> To: Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Unit 2 Outcome 1
> 
> I'm using VB6 - 'cos we've got it and I know it.
> 
> I made a graduated series of tasks from very basic to quite
> sophisticated so kids could show their level of accomplishment.
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> Tasks are attached.
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> Paul Golub wrote:
>> Dear All,
>>
>> first time teaching Unit 1 and 2.
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>> Need some advice on Unit 2 Outcome 1.
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>> What software are people using for this outcome and to what depth are they teaching it?
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>> Any feedback will be appreciated, thank you.
>>
>> Paul Golub
>> Santa Maria College
>> 50 Separation Street
>> Northcote 3070
>> Ph: 9488 1674
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> McKinnon Secondary College
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> A conclusion is the place where you got sick of thinking.
> If you Declare War - is it integer or boolean?


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Mark Kelly
Manager - Information Systems
McKinnon Secondary College
McKinnon Rd McKinnon 3204, Victoria, Australia
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School Phone +613 8520 9000
School Fax +613 95789253
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A conclusion is the place where you got sick of thinking.
If you Declare War - is it integer or boolean?