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Published: 13 May 2009

International Scratch Day

On Saturday May 16th, the Computing Department of ITT Dublin (Institute of Technology Tallaght) is hosting an International Scratch Day for teachers and students. There will be a showcasing of the latest software that allows students make their own games and learn about programming. There will be presentations and a short, easy lecture on learning Scratch. Students of all ages will be able to try their hand at creative fun interactive programs without needing any computer experience. Teachers will be offered advice on how to integrate Scratch into their syllabi. Parents are welcome to come and learn about Scratch too.

Scratch Day runs from 11 in the morning to 4(approx) in the afternoon. Entry is FREE. Please email louise.deegan@ittdublin.ie to register if you wish to attend. If you have any queries about the day itself/suitability for students etc then contact stephen.howell@ittdublin.ie, and you can find further information about Scratch at http://scratchInternational Scratch Day .mit.edu