QUESTION: Video Game Design Software - Making Curriculum Pop2024-03-29T05:21:26Zhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/forum/topics/video-game-design-software?groupUrl=newmediatechnology&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you all so much for you…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2012-01-18:2665237:Comment:1134162012-01-18T04:33:22.597ZMelissa Avileshttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/MelissaAviles
<p>Thank you all so much for your suggestions! This gives me something to work with...your help is much appreciated.</p>
<p>Thank you all so much for your suggestions! This gives me something to work with...your help is much appreciated.</p> This past semester I started…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2012-01-11:2665237:Comment:1131182012-01-11T02:30:52.843ZKelly Farrowhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/KellyWood
<p>This past semester I started a video game creation club for elem. kids, and it was a HUGE success! We had such a blast, and the kids begged me to continue it this semester b/c they enjoyed it so much. We used Scholastic's Gamestar Mechanic curriculum for grades 4-8, and they also have a curriculum called Activate for grades 9-12. It's free, unless you want to get the premium account. Scholastic had everything all lined up for you as a teacher; it couldn't have been easier to run as a club or…</p>
<p>This past semester I started a video game creation club for elem. kids, and it was a HUGE success! We had such a blast, and the kids begged me to continue it this semester b/c they enjoyed it so much. We used Scholastic's Gamestar Mechanic curriculum for grades 4-8, and they also have a curriculum called Activate for grades 9-12. It's free, unless you want to get the premium account. Scholastic had everything all lined up for you as a teacher; it couldn't have been easier to run as a club or class. And when I had Q's and needed to talk to someone on their staff, they were super responsive and helpful. Here's a link to info on both curricula: <a href="http://www.scholastic.com/createvideogames/">http://www.scholastic.com/createvideogames/</a></p> Hi Melissa, you might also cr…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2012-01-10:2665237:Comment:1129752012-01-10T03:22:48.168ZRyan Goblehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/RyanGoble
<p>Hi Melissa, you might also cross post this question in the <a href="http://mcpopmb.ning.com/group/gaminginschool" target="_blank">Gaming group</a> - they are hard core! And you should reach out to MC POPPER (and local) Kelly Farrow - she just started a really cool video gaming club with her elementary kids. Tell her you know me and stop in to meet with her - it will be one of the best things you've ever done - trust me on that one. See this post that gives you a hint about her really…</p>
<p>Hi Melissa, you might also cross post this question in the <a href="http://mcpopmb.ning.com/group/gaminginschool" target="_blank">Gaming group</a> - they are hard core! And you should reach out to MC POPPER (and local) Kelly Farrow - she just started a really cool video gaming club with her elementary kids. Tell her you know me and stop in to meet with her - it will be one of the best things you've ever done - trust me on that one. See this post that gives you a hint about her really brilliant work - <a href="http://mcpopmb.ning.com/xn/detail/2665237:Topic:111358?xg_source=activity">EVENT: Students Involved with Technology conference</a></p> Here's a good list of game cr…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2012-01-09:2665237:Comment:1129702012-01-09T18:33:02.108ZRandall Fujimotohttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/RandallFujimoto
<p>Here's a good list of game creation tools: <a href="http://gamesined.wikispaces.com/Game+Creation+Tools" target="_blank">http://gamesined.wikispaces.com/Game+Creation+Tools</a></p>
<p>--Randall</p>
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<p>Here's a good list of game creation tools: <a href="http://gamesined.wikispaces.com/Game+Creation+Tools" target="_blank">http://gamesined.wikispaces.com/Game+Creation+Tools</a></p>
<p>--Randall</p>
<p></p> I have use Game Maker in a pr…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2012-01-09:2665237:Comment:1131002012-01-09T09:45:56.038ZWill Bennetthttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/WillBennett
<p>I have use Game Maker in a programming class for middle school. It works well for teaching the concepts and vocabulary of video game creation. Moreover, it allows students to experiment with the logic of designing a game with trial and error attempts. It reminds me of the thrill I had back in my middle school years (1986-88)designing simple low res game is BASIC on my Apple IIe. The difference is that the output, now, is much more entertaining. Give it a look:…</p>
<p>I have use Game Maker in a programming class for middle school. It works well for teaching the concepts and vocabulary of video game creation. Moreover, it allows students to experiment with the logic of designing a game with trial and error attempts. It reminds me of the thrill I had back in my middle school years (1986-88)designing simple low res game is BASIC on my Apple IIe. The difference is that the output, now, is much more entertaining. Give it a look: <a href="http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/gamemaker">http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/gamemaker</a></p>
<p>The standard version is free.</p>
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<p><a class="l" href="http://www.alice.org/"><em>Alice</em>.org</a> is another good option you might consider. It is a more robust teaching tool than gamemaker, but the entertainment value is not quite as high. I found it to be an enjoyable way to teach <em>programming</em> that engages the students. It is also worth a look. Again, the cost is nothing to download and use.</p>