What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursAssessment
Informal Assessment: During the class, students get a chance to share the game they are creating with the class. During the share, the teacher highlights creative aspects of their game and makes suggestions when appropriate. The goal of this is really to highlight students' creativity and point out that everyone has the ability to produce unique and creative content.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Beginner Roblox Class-- This is a beginner Roblox/Coding class for students ages 9-13. This class would be good for students that want to start learning how to make Roblox games, but don't have any experience using Roblox Studio or coding in Roblox. This class might be too easy for students who have a lot of previous experience making Roblox games. Future-Ready Skills-- CreateDiscover classes integrate future-ready skills into the curriculum to help prepare students for a rapid-changing future. This class includes exercises that help students improve their ability to persevere when trying difficult tasks. Students are introduced to the concept of growth mindset and how to use it to learn and grow through challenges. ------------------------------------- Students in this class learn how to use Roblox Studio to create games they can publish on the Roblox platform. Students also learn how to use the Lua coding language to write scripts for their games. In this class, students will learn to… -Create methods (functions) to add events and behaviors to their games. -Add basic Roblox parts to build objects and obstacles. -Code parts and objects to change properties, move, and spin. -Change humanoid properties like health, speed, and jump power. -Use loops, logic statements (if/then), and variables in their projects to create more interesting games. -Program game events to trigger functions and actions in their games. -Publish their games to Roblox for others to play. -Change safety features to choose who to allow in their games. Safety: Parents can choose to have their child not publish their game on Roblox. A game can be created in Roblox studio (a separate program) and not published. Students can create and play their game without ever taking it online. IMPORTANT -- We do not use the toolbox in this class. The toolbox consists of models and other items created and scripted by other players. We stay away from the toolbox for two reasons. One, students won't learn how to create and script their own items by using other players' creations. Two, toolbox items can contain viruses that destroy your game. Please discuss this with your child prior to class. --Typing skills are important in this class. Students do not have to be perfect at typing as the code editor helps with words, but they should be comfortable with typing words and finding keys on the keyboard. A Roblox account is required for this program. An account is free and can be setup at https://www.roblox.com/ Students must download the Roblox Studio program to their Mac or PC to be able to create their games. This program is free and can be downloaded at https://www.roblox.com/create .
Learning Goals
-Add basic Roblox parts to build objects and obstacles.
-Code parts and objects to change properties, move, and spin.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Roblox Studio Basics
Students learn basic 3D modeling techniques in Roblox Studio and how to build a basic obby. They are also introduced to the most important windows and menus in the program.
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Intro to Coding
Students are introduced to the Lua coding language and the object oriented programming technique. They code a part in their game to change color (property change) when they touch it. Students also learn how to create an object, code a function, and activate a function on an event.
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Adding Effects
Students learn how to add visual effects to their game to make it more interesting. Effects like fire and smoke enhance the look of their game and can also impact gameplay. Students also learn how to code an explosion to generate in the game when they touch a part.
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Checkpoints
Students learn how to use the teams system in Roblox to create checkpoints (save points) in their game.
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Gannon University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Penn State University
I have been teaching technology, coding, and 21st century skills for nearly 15 years. I am a certified elementary teacher in PA and have a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I also have run my own educational technology business in the past. My goal is to help kids learn the skills they need in today's world, but also help them believe they can be the creators of new technology instead of simply consuming it.
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Live Group Course
$144
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1360 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class