Time for action - present your show

Until now, we've been viewing our projects in the Scratch editor with the blocks palette and script areas visible. Let's check out Scratch's full screen mode:

  1. Find the Switch to presentation mode button, located directly above the stop sign. It's the right-most button. See the following screenshot:
    Time for action - present your show
  2. Click the Switch to presentation mode button to display your project in full screen.
  3. Go through your slideshow with the right arrow key and the space bar.
  4. When you're finished in presentation mode, press the Esc key on your keyboard to return to the Scratch interface. You can also click the Exit presentation mode button.

Pop quiz

  1. How big is Scratch's stage?
    • 360 x 480
    • 480 x 360
    • 420 x 320
  2. Which of the following image formats does support?
    • PNG
    • GIF
    • JPG
    • All of the above

Next steps

I'm intentionally keeping the slideshow simple, but that doesn't mean you have to! A timed presentation with captions would make a nice upgrade to this script. Maybe add in some graphic effects each time the next background loads. A cartoon presenter who narrates each photo with a voice bubble could also be a fun variation.

As we worked through our slideshow, did you make the comparison to Microsoft PowerPoint or OpenOffice.org Presentation? Imagine how easily you could build an animated presentation to display last quarter's sales figures or present interactive poetry to your class.

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