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This class is designed for beginner and intermediate coders using Scratch. An RPG, or Role-Playing Game, is a genre of video game where players assume the roles of fictional characters within a virtual world. In these games, players typically take on the persona of a character and embark on an adventure filled with exploration, storytelling, and character development. RPGs often feature immersive narratives, richly detailed environments, and complex gameplay mechanics that allow players to make choices that impact the outcome of the game. Key elements of RPGs include character customization, leveling up abilities, completing quests, interacting with non-player characters (NPCs), and engaging in combat with enemies. Overall, RPGs provide players with the opportunity to escape into fantastical worlds, assume different identities, and embark on epic adventures limited only by their imagination. Each lesson a new video will be shared to build the student's confidence in drawing and coding in Scratch. We begin by drawing our player sprite and coding it to move. Then we will layout our game map. We will code our map to be able to move between 9 areas of our map. Finally, we will code an NPC to interact with and develop a few menus. What you get each lesson: 1 instructional video, asynchronous engagement throughout, and a personalized video with feedback sent directly to your learner (and you). ************************************* Students should be able to read and navigate a browser efficiently. Students should have or can create, an account at https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tutorial=getStarted *************************************
Develop programs with sequences and simple loops, to express ideas or address a problem.
Develop plans that describe a program’s sequence of events, goals, and expected outcomes.
Identify and fix errors using a systematic process. Using correct terminology, describe steps taken, and choices made during the iterative process of program development. Intro to Scratch, Create your Main Room and your Player Write your Storyline; Start Moving Add to your Map (North and South Rooms) Add Interaction with NPCs (non-player characters) and Cut-scenes An external mouse is REQUIRED. Please no touchpads. A physical keyboard is REQUIRED. iPad virtual keyboards will not work. A computer desktop or laptop is preferred over the use of an iPad for Scratch. Two devices or two monitor displays would be ideal. One to watch instructions on zoom and one to use for coding. Scratch 3.0 works offline and can be downloaded from https://scratch.mit.edu/download If you can not get Scratch 3.0, the online version can be used by creating an account here: https://scratch.mit.edu/join Please create a username that does NOT reveal the identity of your student.
Great teachers form strong relationships with their students by engaging them in the subjects they are passionate about. I have always been a logical thinker who enjoys science, math, technology, and engineering both for work and play.
I worked as an engineer for companies like Frito-Lay, Anheuser-Busch, Amgen as a consultant for many years improving their systems with automation and equipment. Once I became a parent, I began teaching extra-curricular classes as a way to have more time at home, but stay involved in subjects that bring me joy.
Realizing that by being warm, professional, and enthusiastic, I am able to engage students. My creative lessons and strong classroom presence help build student confidence while increasing interest in subjects that may otherwise seem intimidating.
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