Scratch Final Reflection

Describe your thought process:

1. How you started?
I started my game by adding a cat and mice to the remix of the fish game.  I wanted the goal of my game to be stay away from the dog and catch as many mice as you can.

2. How you worked through problems?
I consulted my past Scratch projects.

3. How you tested it?
I tested it by trying out one script at a time.

Here it is: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23554833/

Scratch Debug-It! 2.5

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23508221/

Scratch Debug-It! 2.4

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23508037/

Scratch Debug- It! 2.3

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23507362/

Scratch Debug-It! 2.2

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23504485/

Scratch Debug-It! 2.1

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23503789/

Scratch Conversations: Peguin Jokes Remix

 How would you describe Broadcast to someone else?
Broadcast allows you to cue the sprites much like stage directions or pauses in scripts cue actors.

When would you use timing in a project? When would you use Broadcast?
 I would use timing if I wanted my sprites to interact in a certain way.  I would use Broadcast if I wanted my sprites to interact more smoothly.
 

Scratch Interactions

 Which puzzles did you work on?
 I worked on puzzles 1, 4, and 5.
What was your strategy for solving the puzzles?
 My strategy for solving the puzzles was to take it slow and test things out.

Which puzzles, if any, helped you think about your game project?
Puzzle 1 and puzzle 4 got me thinking about my game project.
 

Make Your Own Block Scratch Activity

How would you explain "Make a Block" to someone else?  

Make a Block lets you create a block instead of copying the same script over and over.

When might you use "Make a Block"?

I would use "Make a Block" if I wanted to repeat a really long script.

Below is my take on "Make a Block"....

Scratch Debug It Reflection

What is one debugging strategy that you used?

One debugging strategy that I used was switch the order of the blocks in the script.

How would you help someone else learn how to debug a project?

I would show them examples and walk them through step-by-step.

Scratch Debug It #5

Scratch Debug It #4

Scratch Debug It #3

Scratch Debug It #2

Scratch Debug It #1

Scratch Day 2 Blog Post #20

  Here is the link to my 10 Block Challenge- http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/22932749/#editor
   
How does this activity help you learn Scratch?
This activity helped me learn Scratch by setting a boundary on what I could use.  The ten block challenge gave me a little bit of everything to test out.

How does the 10 block restraint impact your ideas?
It impacts my ideas substantially.  I felt like I couldn't be creative.  I got frustrated.  I did not like this challenge because I found it difficult.

Scratch Day 1 Blog Post #19

1. What was surprising about the activity?

The simplicity of the activity surprised me the most.  When I tried to do Scratch during the problem solving unit, I got frustrated and gave up. 

2. How did it feel to be led step-by-step through the activity?

It was so much better being led step-by-step.  I felt more comfortable and I understood it. 

3. As a learner (with Scratch and beyond), when do you like having more structure?
When do you like having more freedom?
When do you feel most creative?

I like having a lot of structure when I am faced with a big project that is worth a lot.  Those are the things I need clear directions for. I want more freedom when doing smaller activities where things are simpler. I feel most creative with more freedom given to me.

Here is the link to my Scratch project: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/22878387/#editor

HTML Webpage Blog Post #18

Here is the link to my webpage: M:\Computer Applications\HTML Webpage.html.  I really liked the HTML webpage project as a whole.  I had a lot of fun with it, got my creative juices flowing, but I still ran into problems.  One problem I had was setting the background color.  I kept getting the HTML wrong and it was really frustrating.  Another problem I had was getting the layout just the way I wanted.  I really had to pay attention to the height and width.  It made me really annoyed and brought out my perfectionism.  The final problem I had was the images.  My two successes were the setup of all my mini sections within the webpage and the links. My favorite part about the project was that it was whatever you wanted it to be.  It felt really personal.

HTML 5 Blog Post #17

Music is a huge part of myself and I completely rely on it. I constantly have earbuds in. It helps me focus like when I'm doing my homework, even though some people say it makes them distracted. I guess the main reason I like music is because I love singing.

Favorite Artists/Bands

1. Lindsey Stirling
   
2. Beck
   
3. Fall Out Boy
   
4. Halestorm
   
5. Arctic Monkeys
   

Genres I Like

I have a very wide range of music taste. I think I get it from my dad. I like almost every music genre except country. I HATE country music.

• Pop
• Rock
• Instrumental
• Metal
• Alternative
• Rap
• Hip Hop

Concerts I've Been To

Warped Tour '13

My first concert.

Beck 08/01/13

My second concert.

House Party Tour '13

My third concert.

My Next Concert

HTML 4 Assignment Blog Post #16

What to Look Forward to!

• Sun
• Swim
• Sand

What to Bring!

1. Sunscreen
2. Snacks
3. Towels
4. Umbrella
5. Boogie Boards

What To Do!

Swimming

The sport or activity of propelling oneself through water using your limbs.

Sun-bathing

Sit or lie in the sun, especially to tan the skin.

Surfing

The sport or pastime of riding a wave toward the shore while standing or lying on a surfboard.

HTML 3 Assignment Blog Post #15

Lily

I have known Lily for a year and a half. We have the same interests and quiet personality. We share the same values as well.

Olivia

I have known Olivia for almost a year. She got me into cosplay which is super fun. Even though I haven't known her for that long I feel like we are very close.

Emily

I have known Emily since 7th grade. Emily and I have the same stress levels and emotional capacity.

Vanessa Navin
Computer Apps Block D
May 7th, 2014

HTML 2 Assignment Blog Post #14

Favorites

My favorite TV show at the moment is Orphan Black. My favorite food is Pho Ga (Vietnamese chicken noodle soup). It's amazing. My favorite sport is volleyball or swimming. My favorite animal is a beagle.

My Hobbies

I enjoy cosplaying, reading, writing, spoken word poetry,going on the internet, and taking pictures.

Career Path

I want to study psychology when I go to college , so that I can become a therapist because I like to listen to and help people. I alos think I have the personality for it.

Vanessa Navin
Computer Apps Block D
May 7th, 2014

HTML 1 Assignment Blog Post #13

About Me

Hello! My name is Vanessa Navin and I’m a sophomore at Reading Memorial High School. My favorite classes are English, History, and Spanish. These are the classes I am good at. I dislike math and chemistry because I am definitely not a math and science person. Obviously, I don’t get the best grades in these classes. Overall, I like my day to day life at RMHS.p>

X-ray Goggles Blog Post #12

For my first x-ray goggles remix, I chose to make Tumblr.com all about me, complete with a selfie and narcissism.  Here is a link to it: http://vnavin.makes.org/goggles/vnavins-remix-of-log-in-tumblr-2. For my second remix, I changed Twitter.  I hate Twitter and think it's stupid. Here's a link to my remix of Twitter: http://vnavin.makes.org/goggles/vnavins-remix-of-twitter. My final remix was Instagram: http://vnavin.makes.org/goggles/vnavins-remix-of-instagram.

Mozilla Webmaker Blog Post #11

Overall, I enjoyed and had fun with this activity.  It let my creative juices really flow.  Sometimes it was confusing and frustrating, but I eventually figured things out.  I'm very proud of all my creations too.

 https://vnavin.makes.org/thimble/MTM4ODkwNDQ0OA==/black-widow-movie-poster
Link to my Black Widow Movie Poster

https://vnavin.makes.org/thimble/MTg3NTM3ODE3Ng==/gig-poster
Link to my Gig Poster for Warped Tour 2014

Web Page Blog Post #10

I like to read food, makeup, or TV show webpages.  They interest me.  I want to make a how-to webpage for either one of the aforementioned things or a webpage detailing my favorite shows.

Excel Blog Post #9

I enjoyed our unit on Microsoft Excel very much.  It help me with organization, following directions, and relying on myself to figure it out.  Some lessons were hard, but I eventually understood them.

Is Eliza Human? Not really... Post #8

Programming Eliza to do what I wanted was very difficult. Computers are very wishy-washy which made it hard for me to make her say the things I wanted. Also,  the Eliza program is highly sensitive to capitalization and punctuation and when they weren't used or used in the wrong way it would get all up in arms. The course itself was very confusing and frustrating. It kept saying invalid, but never told me how to fix it. Also, there weren't really any directions so it was unclear on what I was suppose to do. Whenever I tried to enter in my code, I never knew if I got it wrong or right because I was confused by what to do. In conclusion, it was very hard trying to program Eliza because the course instructions were very unclear and computers in general are very picky and hypersensitive.

Scratch Holiday Card Post #7

This coding game was very frustrating.  I did not enjoy it one bit.  The instructions were not clear and I kept screwing up.  I spent a half hour on it, but I finally had to stop because it was aggravating me so much.  I couldn't get anything to work and nothing would go my way.

Lightbot Post #6

I thought Lightbotwas adorable. I really liked the way the program was set up, with all its obstacles.  I feel the hardest things were the turns and jumps.  You really needed to know what you were doing.  Overall I thought it was a lighthearted, fun little game to pass the time.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Angry Birds Programming Game Post #5

After completing the 20 levels of the Angry Birds/Plants vs. Zombies programming maze game, I can say that it was a fun challenge.  It started off very easy.  However, it presented many challenges including turning and  special blocks.  I enjoyed this game a lot and thought it presented me with a good amount of difficulty.

Mac or PC? Blog Post #4

 Macs and PC's both have many similarities and many differences. However, PC's are often cheaper  than Macs. A Mac and a PC come in both a laptop and a desktop form. A PC and a Mac have the same processor, and the same amount and type of memory. An important difference is the operating system. A PC has Microsoft Windows 7/8 and a Mac has OSX.  I like Windows better personally, because it is an easier system and it is more organized.  I feel like Macs have a weird and confusing mouse pad.  Whenever I use a Mac, that is what holds me back from having a really enjoyable experience with it.  I chose a Windows PC because they are cheaper than Macs, have better sound quality, and are easy and cheap to repair.

The End of Power Searching with Google Blog Post #3

I have learned several useful things from our classes on Power Searching with Google. 
 At the start of the unit, I learned that Google will give suggestions to me based on what I have searched for recently.  In class four,  I learned how to find facts at a quicker rate. I could use this skill to find out the time in Spain, the weather in Philadelphia, math conversions and calculations (1 +1), and even movie showings in Manhattan. At the end of the course, I learned how to maneuver Google books, how to separate searches by a specific time period, and how to filter color in Google images.  I can apply everything that I learned to my life and especially school. Also I can find answers that are credible faster which will be helpful for papers, research projects and homework.  I can separate searches by date which can be extremely helpful especially for History class and I can also use Google books for both History and English class. Power Searching with Google has enhanced my search skills and will help me through the course my life.

Two Skills Power Searching with Google Has Taught Me Blog Post #2

                      One very important skill that I learned from class one of Power Searching with Google is the ability to filter images by color.  This is a very helpful skill to know because it really comes in handy especially when looking for archival images, which is what I am using it for. Another great skill that I learned from Power Searching with Google is in class two when they taught us the control f trick to find a specific word on a webpage.  This makes searching much faster and way easier.  I have been using it for finding sources for things. 

                     A useful skill that I learned from class two of Power Searching with Google is the dictionary tool that Google provides.  This skill is very helpful for when I do not know the meaning of a certain word.  I use it when I need to find definitions for English class.  The second skill that I learned from class two is the ability to refine searches by using different types of media.  I use this when I search for a thing that requires you to find a specific type of media.

Cosplaying Blog Post #1

          
              Cosplay is a performance art where participants wear costumes and accessories to represent a certain character or idea. It is short for "costume play". Most cosplays center around characters in  manga, anime, comic books, video games, and films. A lot of cosplayers make their own costumes, which is a very impressive skill, at least in my opinion.  I got into cosplay this past fall because of my friends and I'm so glad I did. I  have cosplayed many times.  Some of my cosplays include, Kanaya Maryam, Kankri Vantas, and Terezi Pyrope from Homestuck (a web-comic), Amy Pond from Doctor Who, and Abaddon from the TV show Supernatural.  Cosplaying has given me a variety of experiences and friends, and for that I am overjoyed. It has also allowed me to break out of my comfort zone. I am very excited for the Anime Boston convention in March because I am eager to show off some of my new cosplays.