How to Collaborate on Projects in Scratch Jr Desktop

Collaboration is a fantastic way to learn and have fun with Scratch Jr. Here's how you can collaborate on projects in Scratch Jr. Desktop:

Local Collaboration

1. Create a new project: Open Scratch Jr. Desktop and create a new project.
2. Share your project: Click on the "File" menu, then select "Export as ZIP". This will package your project into a ZIP file that can be shared with others.
3. Get the collaborator's project: Ask your friend to share their project with you in the same way (export as ZIP).
4. Import the collaborator's project: In Scratch Jr., go to "File" > "Import from ZIP" and select the collaborator's project file.
5. Merge the projects: Drag and drop the imported project into your own project. This will merge the two projects, allowing you to work together seamlessly.

Cloud Collaboration (using Google Drive)

1. Create a new project: Open Scratch Jr. Desktop and create a new project.
2. Share your project: Click on the "File" menu, then select "Export as ZIP". This will package your project into a ZIP file that can be shared with others.
3. Upload to Google Drive: Go to drive.google.com, sign in with your Google account, and upload the ZIP file to a shared folder or create a new one specifically for collaboration.
4. Get the collaborator's project: Have your friend do the same (upload their project to the shared folder).
5. Collaborate online: Both of you can access the shared folder from Scratch Jr. Desktop, and work on each other's projects simultaneously.

Tips

• When collaborating locally, make sure both users have the same version of Scratch Jr. Desktop.
• When collaborating online, ensure that both collaborators have permission to access the shared folder and its contents.
• To avoid conflicts, consider creating a new project for collaboration rather than modifying an existing one.
• You can also use other cloud storage services like Dropbox or Microsoft OneDrive instead of Google Drive.

Remember to always work together respectfully, communicate clearly, and have fun!