Introduction

Digital Literacy Class: We are going to learn about so many incredible ways to be creative, collaborative, and to communicate. We will focus on computer skills and applications. Some topics you already know about, and you will know better, and other topics and applications will be new to you! Either way, we will work together to find the ones you are able to use best. This class consists of Project-Based-Learning. You will be given plenty of time to learn the skills and applications that you will use for a lifetime. I hope you enjoy the material we will cover. - Mr. S

Friday, October 23, 2020

10/23 - 10/26 (A): Gamestar Mechanic (Intro to Video Games)

Does teaching students to create their own video games help them learn?  Please read the following article from FORBES Magazine:  

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanshapiro/2013/07/09/are-kids-who-make-their-own-video-games-better-prepared-for-the-digital-future/#3580553c517d

Turn to your parents or someone at home and talk about the kind of game you would create, if you could, and what you would learn while you made it.  

(❗️) Open your GMail application using the Chrome Web Browser and Create and Email to me (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org).  Use the following information to create the email:

TO: Mr. Scribner (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org)

SUBJECT:  Video Games

BODY OF EMAIL:  Write a paragraph (3-4 Sentences) using the R.A.C.E.S* method to construct an argument for the type of game you would create, and why you want to create it.

*R - Repeat the Question, A - Answer The Question, C - Cite your Evidence, E- Examples of Evidence, S - Summarize your Argument (Wrap-Up Sentence).

Today you will spend some time working on GAMESTAR MECHANIC!  This is an introductory program to teach the basics of creating video games.  Please use the link below to join our class: 

https://gamestarmechanic.com/join/TFDLScribner/free

Once you have joined, spend time in class today working through the QUEST and initial levels.  You can work on this from any place you have an internet connection.  Once you see how basic game design works, by completing the story-line and levels, you will then be able to put this together with the basic coding we work on later this year.  Take your time and work through this at your own pace.

Enjoy today's fun day, and be ready to work on Google Applications for Education next week! 

- Mr. S

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