https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe en-us 2023-07-08 12:49:26 UTC 2025-12-21 22:03:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/725680158/92c183647ecb45e151cb07f3d6dbf717/Logo_turtle.png maren_algorithmar https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2642854656 Just an example of me working on some code for the Finch in a session today. I practiced using MakeCode and Snap! Here, the Finch is running the MakeCode scripts and responding to the obstacle I've placed in front of it by backing up. - Maren (algorithmar or codifiedconcepts on Scratch)]]> 2023-07-11 17:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2642854656 maren_algorithmar https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2643733261 Had a lot of fun today learning from Tom, of BirdBrain Technologies, as I created a machine learning model with Google's Teachable Machine (a first for me!). I trained it on paper cutouts from the Secret Coders book series. Then I remixed a program from BirdBrain Technologies to test my model and make their Finch robot respond to the different items in the model. Fun! My resulting Snap projects are here if you have the same cutouts and want to test it out: https://snap.berkeley.edu/project?username=codifiedconcepts&projectname=Logo2023ImageML%20%2d%20Maren%20Test%20Example  and https://snap.berkeley.edu/project?username=codifiedconcepts&projectname=MachineLearningVideoFinch%20%2d%20Maren%20Test%20Example%20 - Maren (algorithmar or codifiedconcepts on Scratch)]]> 2023-07-12 19:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2643733261 maren_algorithmar https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2643762980 Just to add to my other post, here is a video of the code in action. The Hopper cutout moves the Finch forward, Eni backward, and Josh turns the Finch to the right. - Maren (algorithmar or codifiedconcepts on Scratch)]]> 2023-07-12 20:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2643762980 maren_algorithmar https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2643784504 Felt so creatively inspired after the session with Artemis Papert and Brian Silverman! Using some of the techniques they shared and examples from https://turtleart.org/gallery/index.html, I attempted my own art piece. Love how turtle art has low floors and high ceilings: so learners can start with basic geometric shapes and then see amazing art pieces, like the ones shared, to inspire them to push further and explore and tinker. As our local art teacher says, "There are no mistakes in art." And I love that in the session we found that happy accidents can lead to artistic breakthroughs and new discoveries. - Maren (algorithmar or codifiedconcepts on Scratch)]]> 2023-07-12 22:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2643784504 maren_algorithmar https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2644724032 Really fun and thought-provoking session seeing what Sean Justice is doing with Families Learning Together and talking about how we approach creative learning, creating safe spaces where inquiry is prized, connecting to things that are meaningful to learners, and avoiding creating barriers for learners.]]> 2023-07-14 00:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2644724032 maren_algorithmar https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2644744230 I love a good "ah-ha" moment when you finally get something working, and I had a few of those today, including in this session by Rodrigo Fabrega. Anyone watching the recording later will see my visible excitement when I got my program working. :)  We used LearningML to create a simple machine learning model that was brought into a Scratch-clone so we could use the data to create actions on the screen. It was so satisfying when it was done! I trained the model on my face vs my 3D printed Scratch Cat and then, based on what image the video sensing saw, I got an apple to perform different actions. I recorded a short example of it working later that you can see here along with the code I used.]]> 2023-07-14 01:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2644744230 maren_algorithmar https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2644767018 Really helpful session from Alissa and Erik for myself, who is pretty new to creating 3D objects. Lots of inspiring project ideas! Can't wait to try with Beetle Blocks more and Cura! I love the idea of using turtle geometry to create 3D images, but my spacial reasoning needs a workout and there was lots of trial and error and happy accident discoveries making my first project there (that you can see in the screenshot).

I also got a few queries this week about my 3D printed ScratchCat, the Scratch earrings I was wearing, and some 3D Scratch blocks I'd made, so here are the files I made to print them if you are interested.

My Scratch Cat is here: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/46hbbts7jZE

My Scratch earrings are here: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/kzoZFN2YcWy

And my Scratch Blocks are here: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/avkxTbxfmj3     I tried to make these editable and customizable if you remix the file and want to change the text, etc. The forever and repeat blocks have pieces that allow you to expand them to put inside as many blocks as you want. You can see what I mean in my video demo here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtZ40V7S84D/?img_index=1 

Enjoy!]]> 2023-07-14 01:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2644767018 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647365131 Did some Finch experimenting; I may or may not turn this into something else over the next few days]]> 2023-07-18 19:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647365131 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647367110 Trying this on Wed - Mike Pustie]]> 2023-07-18 20:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647367110 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647474518 Something that deals with teaching Python. ]]> 2023-07-19 00:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647474518 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647831318 Yesterday, I played around with the finch and coded it to make it move and react to its environment. I almost finished the code but we had to leave so I am probably going to work a bit on that today.]]> 2023-07-19 10:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647831318 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647870698 Tinkercad]]> 2023-07-19 12:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647870698 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647872135 Microcontrollers (Arduino) ]]> 2023-07-19 12:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2647872135 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648080732 Working with the Finch and coding it to sing the Happy Birthday Song!]]> 2023-07-19 20:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648080732 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648080779 I created this orange in Turtle Art, then uploaded it to TinkerCad to fill it in, so it wasn't just the outline. I sent the svg file to Erik, who was kind enough to let us print them using the laser cutter! There wasn't orange acrylic plastic, so it became a lemon by the end of this journey. ]]> 2023-07-19 20:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648080779 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648582915 Also, which microcontroller is better suited for which project? And how to introduce concepts and projects related to microcontrollers in the class. Is better for everyone to work on one project or let each person choose their project. Thoughts?]]> 2023-07-20 12:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648582915 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648652620 2023-07-20 14:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648652620 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648675387 2023-07-20 15:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648675387 https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648676822 2023-07-20 15:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ablumberg4_1/emju0w13qfttaqhe/wish/2648676822