"conference-2020.dateDescMore":" (with opening reception the evening of July 22)",
"conference-2020.dateDescMore":" (with opening reception the evening of July 22)",
"conference-2020.locationDetails":"MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA",
"conference-2020.locationDetails":"MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA",
"conference-2020.seeBelow":"Learn more about conference dates and locations below.",
"conference-2020.seeBelow":"Learn more about conference dates and locations below.",
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"conference-2020.date":"When:",
"conference-2020.date":"When:",
"conference-2020.location":"Where:",
"conference-2020.location":"Where:",
"conference-2020.desc1":"Join us for the Scratch Conference 2020, a playful gathering of educators, researchers, developers, and other members of the worldwide Scratch community. The conference comes at a time of great opportunity but also great challenge for education and learning—so we're excited to come together to share ideas about how to support creative learning experiences for young people around the world.",
"conference-2020.desc1":"Join us for the Scratch Conference, an international gathering where educators, researchers, and developers share ideas for supporting creative learning with Scratch.",
"conference-2020.desc2":"We're planning a very participatory conference, with an entire day of hands-on workshops and lots of opportunities for peer-to-peer discussion and collaboration.",
"conference-2020.desc2":"Scratch has become the world's largest coding community for children around the world. The conference offers hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and interactive demonstrations to explore ways for using Scratch to expand creative learning experiences for diverse learners across subject areas.",
"conference-2020.desc3":"Together we'll exchange ideas and strategies on how to use Scratch to engage students in learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively—essential skills for everyone in today’s society.",
"conference-2020.sessionDesc":"Interested in offering a session? We invite four types of proposals:",
"conference-2020.sessionItem1Desc":"Share your project in an exhibition setting, alongside other presenters. For example, show new ways you’ve been using Scratch in your classroom, or new ways to connect Scratch with the physical world. You will be provided with space for a poster and a table for a computer or handouts.",
"conference-2020.sessionItem2Title":"Hands-on workshop (60 or 90 minutes).",
"conference-2020.sessionItem2Desc":"Engage participants in hands-on activities, highlighting new ways of creating and collaborating with Scratch.",
"conference-2020.sessionItem3Desc":"Discuss a Scratch-related topic in a panel with three or more people. Your proposal should describe how you will engage the audience during the session.",
"conference-2020.sessionItem4Desc":"Share what you've been doing in a short, lively presentation. For example, tell a story of how young people have been creating with Scratch in your community.",
"conference-2020.proposal":"Submit Your Proposal",
"conference-2020.proposalDeadline":"The due date for proposals is February 3, 2020.",
"conference-2020.registrationOpen":"Registration will open on March 3.",
"conference-2020.registrationOpen":"The conference fee includes 7 meals (3 breakfast, 3 lunches, 1 dinner) plus refreshments during the day. We have delayed the opening of registration until April 3. We’re excited to gather together as a community in July, but we are closely monitoring the situation around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to determine how it might impact our plans. We will provide more information as it becomes available.",
"conference-2020.register":"Go to registration page",
"conference-2020.questions":"Questions? Contact the Scratch Conference Team at {emailLink}",
"conference-2020.stayDesc1":"We have organized for conference rates at three hotels in the area for Scratch Conference participants, including: {hyattLink} (1.2 miles: 24 minute walk), {acLink} (2.3 miles, 25 minutes by subway), and the {allstonLink} (4.4 miles, 35 minutes by bus+subway). To reserve a room, click the link for that hotel. We recommend booking as soon as possible as the discounted rates are subject to availability. We're also planning to offer a lower-cost, college dormitory option; we'll post information as soon as it's available. You can also explore other hotel and housing options that work best for you.",
"conference-2020.stayDesc2":"Please see the {registrationLink} for more details. For additional questions, contact the Scratch Conference Team at {emailLink}",
"conference-2020.organizedBy":"The Scratch Conference is organized by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab in collaboration with the Scratch Foundation."
"conference-2020.organizedBy":"The Scratch Conference is organized by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab in collaboration with the Scratch Foundation."
