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- CrazyGoldfish3
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
This is the Training thread for the Scratch Mentors! I'm the Trainer, CrazyGoldfish3, and will be training Mentors and other Scratchers on how to deal with finding and training New Scratchers.
Want to see the real thread? Click here. :)
Or do you want to apply? Click here. :)
Here is my curriculum~
Finders
Mentors
Are you a part of this Program, and need to be Trained? Just tell me~
Here are where all Extra Credit Opportunities will be~
Here is where all due assignments will be~
List of Trainees-
This page will always be constantly edited!
Want to see the real thread? Click here. :)
Or do you want to apply? Click here. :)
Here is my curriculum~
Finders
-Being able to find New Scratchers, and know their hot-spots
-Being able to be able to do this action quickly and effectively
-Being able to convince New Scratchers to come to the Mentors for help
-Being polite, even to rather rude New Scratchers
-Being able to apologize for any miscommunication, such as asking an experienced Scratcher if they want to be Mentored.
Mentors
-Knowing Scratch VERY well
-Being able to find useful tips for starters
-Being able to perform certain tasks well
-Being able to perform smoothly against rude New Scratchers
-Being able to actually produce Results!
Are you a part of this Program, and need to be Trained? Just tell me~
Nickname- (Mine is Goldfish, or CG3)
Job- (Mentor, or Finder)
If Mentor, greatest talent- (What are you best at? Programming, Art, Music, Community Contribution, etc.)
Here are where all Extra Credit Opportunities will be~
Opportunity #1
Fix all mistakes in your current Lesson!
Opportunity #2
Finders~ Find 3 New Scratchers, and give me a link to them! Then, tell me how you found them! Mentors~ Make a project showcasing your skills!
Opportunity #3
Mentors~ Create an imaginary interaction between you and a New Scratcher that is at least 10 comments long
Here is where all due assignments will be~
Assignment~
@Mentors
Create a post or project that gives the information required from my teachings; Include links and formatting!
@Finders
Find 5 New Scratchers, ask them to be Mentored, and say what strategy you used to find them!
These Assignments are based on the most recent Lesson.
CrazyGoldfish3
List of Trainees-
Finders~
the_force
rainbow_waves
DrKat123
Mentors~
-Cherri-
Coder11000
Candylanguagegirl
Itchycatlll
scratchinghead
This page will always be constantly edited!
Last edited by CrazyGoldfish3 (Oct. 28, 2015 19:40:10)
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- makethebrainhappy
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
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Lesson 2
Review
To start out, let's do a quick review. To answer these, just say what kind of New Scratcher Mood Type these are~
Mentors
Here are the Core Standards for Mentoring-
Here are some basics about Hot-Spots of New-Scratchers-
@Mentors
Create a post or project that gives the information required from my teachings; Include links and formatting!
@Finders
Find 5 New Scratchers, ask them to be Mentored, and say what strategy you used to find them!
____________________________________________________________________________________
First Exercise:
A new Scratcher has asked you to help them with a game that they have created! Its called
The Amazing Adventures of the Emperor CATFISH!
It includes 2D Graphics where a fish is wandering through the ocean looking for secret seeweed…
He say's that he has this base idea but he can't think of anything else to add to his project and plot. How do you help him?
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Lesson 1~ Starting Up____________________________________________________________________________________
Whether a Finder or a Mentor, your start is key to how the rest of the conversation will go!
If you are Mentoring someone, properly introduce yourself. Be very sure to be kind! You want your New Scratcher to get a good first impression. If you are Finding someone, and you've found them, politely tell them how they seem fairly new to Scratch, and that we will help them if they'd like! If you are cold or rigid, why would they want help from you?
Here are some basic moods of New Scratchers~Kind
Easy as pie, here. Simply greet them and 1) Play with their kindness, and 2) Be humorous.Stubborn
First of all, introduce yourself. Say that they respond with something like, “I don't need a Mentor!” or, “Well, I don't need much help.”
The best response would be, “Oh, well, okay! If you would like one in the future, just take a look here~ (Link to Main Thread)! We can really help. ” or “Well, I'll see what I can do for you. ”
You have to 1) Act like you didn't realize their stubborn statement and 2) Offer your services anyway!Rude
First of all, introduce yourself. Say that they respond with something like, “I don't need a Mentor!” or, “Okay, so when are we going to do something!?”
The best response would be, “Oh, well, okay! If you would like one in the future, just take a look here~ (Link to Main Thread)! We can really help. ” or “We will start up shortly. ”
You have to 1) Act like you didn't realize their rude statement and 2) Don't force anything! If you say, “Come on! join!” they might be offended, and that would seal the chances of them joining!
As you can see, New Scratchers can have a variety of emotions. After all, they are new! So, your assignment is to respond to these 3 situations below, and tell me which situation is which New Scratcher emotion- (“A”s are for Finders; “B”s for Mentors!)
1. Tell me your greeting
2A. Reply~ “i don't need a menttor! im rlly good at scratch alredy” What type, and what is your response?
2B. Reply~ “So what am I doing first? ” What type, and what is your response?
3A. Reply~ “umm… well, I guess so? it seems pretty cool. where do i start” What type, and what is your response?
3B. Reply~ “fine, but it better woork! what will we do” What type, and what is your response?
4A. Reply~ “it seems like you guys dont do much. if you were bettr, maybe.” What type, and what is your response?
4B. Reply~ “I'm already really good but this might make me better. I hope I'm not wasting my time”
Lesson 2
Review
To start out, let's do a quick review. To answer these, just say what kind of New Scratcher Mood Type these are~
“Alright, what will I be doing? I'm pretty confused…?”
“Fine. This seems pointless though…”
“I really don't need help, but I guess…”
“No! This is stupid.”
So, what would we do? "
Mentors
Here are the Core Standards for Mentoring-
Forums- The basics of the Discussion Tab, such as Signatures, Posting, Quoting, Snipping, Browsing Threads, and Following Threads.
Coding- The basics of Creating a project, then explain the following- Pen, Variables, Operators, Motion, Control, Events, More Blocks, Sound, Sensing, and how they connect. Simply explain the meaning of these Tabs.
Scratch History- This is probably the hardest one as far as finding the information goes. Just put times that Scratch was created, any LARGE events in the past.
Studios- Curate, Follow, Manage, and Create. Explain them!
Wiki- Say where to find the Wiki and how to navigate through it. Be sure to explain the features!
How to get further help after the Mentoring Committee- Links to things like the About Tab, the “Getting Started on Scratch” search in the Wiki, and more.
Here are some basics about Hot-Spots of New-Scratchers-
Scratcher Chains- In some scenarios, Scratchers join in packs, or they know each-other in real life so thy comment with/follow each other. Use this to your advantage!
Forums- New Scratcher Forums do do you well! Use them!
Following Relationships- When one New Scratcher follows another, there is a chance that that Scratcher is New!
@Mentors
Create a post or project that gives the information required from my teachings; Include links and formatting!
@Finders
Find 5 New Scratchers, ask them to be Mentored, and say what strategy you used to find them!
____________________________________________________________________________________
First Exercise:
A new Scratcher has asked you to help them with a game that they have created! Its called
The Amazing Adventures of the Emperor CATFISH!
It includes 2D Graphics where a fish is wandering through the ocean looking for secret seeweed…
He say's that he has this base idea but he can't think of anything else to add to his project and plot. How do you help him?
___________________________________________________________________________________
Here are where all Extra Credit Opportunities will be~
Opportunity #1
You can always fix your lessons for Extra Credit !
Opportunity #2
Finders~ Find 3 New Scratchers, and give me a link to them! Then, tell me how you found them! Mentors~ Make a project showcasing your skills!
Mentors~ Create an imaginary interaction between yourself and a new scratcher. The chain must be at least ten comments long .
Last edited by makethebrainhappy (Dec. 23, 2015 01:35:32)
- CrazyGoldfish3
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
I take the second post
Okay.
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- makethebrainhappy
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
I take the second post
Okay.
I forgot to follow the thread XD
- CrazyGoldfish3
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
I forgot to follow the thread XD
Well, it appears you have now. XD
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- makethebrainhappy
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
I forgot to follow the thread XD
Well, it appears you have now. XD
Yes although I didn't see the notification very well
- CrazyGoldfish3
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
Yes although I didn't see the notification very well
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- CrazyGoldfish3
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
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ZLGames: http://i.cubeupload.com/4UTQw8.png
Aleyne: http://u.cubeupload.com/Aleynesansonnet/c78Untitleddesign.png
- makethebrainhappy
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
Ok I have some curriculum ideas for the Finder position. You need to teach them to interact well with the three most common interactions. The two simple ones (the yes and the no response) and how to respond if they accidentally ask an experienced scratcher if they need a mentor
- makethebrainhappy
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
#Post9
XD
I will be launching the application thread soon .
- makethebrainhappy
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
I am ready to launch it. I'm not sure we are ready though .
- makethebrainhappy
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
Eh Why not XD. I'm launching!
- CrazyGoldfish3
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
Sorry, I was finishing my Graph Maker.
Alright, I'll make those curriculum changes, and check out your thread.
Alright, I'll make those curriculum changes, and check out your thread.
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- makethebrainhappy
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
Sorry, I was finishing my Graph Maker.
Alright, I'll make those curriculum changes, and check out your thread.
Thanks ! Also what is your curriculum specifically
- CrazyGoldfish3
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
Check the first post.
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- CrazyGoldfish3
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
Attention, all Trainees! I'd like role-call!
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- -Cherri-
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
Nickname: Cher
Job: Mentor
Best At: Art and graphics and things like that, especially vector, and I am pretty good at coding!
So uh… what now? XD
Hiii! :3
I'm the one and only cherbear who loves helping newbies!
- -Cherri-
- Scratcher
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Scratch Mentoring Program- Training Thread!
Hi? Cher here… Attention, all Trainees! I'd like role-call!
the 60 sec rule is silently killing me
Hiii! :3
I'm the one and only cherbear who loves helping newbies!
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