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Grado de EE. UU. 2 - 5
Nivel Beginner
One-Time/Sample Class--This is a one-time class that allows students to get a taste of designing their own video game using a beginner friendly coding language. If students would like to keep learning after the class, I offer a longer 6-week class that goes into more depth and detail about how to create a video game using the Kodu app. --------------------------------------------------------------- Important: A Windows based PC is required for this class. The Kodu program will not work on a Mac, Chromebook, or other device. Kodu is a free download at https://www.kodugamelab.com/. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Get introduced to coding in this fun class where students will design and code their own video game. Students will use an application called Kodu that makes coding fun and accessible to children. We will learn some basic map-making and coding skills before giving students a chance to create their own mini-game with my help. Students will also be introduced to some basic coding terminology. --Students learn programming logic to code characters’ behaviors and reactions to events in their games. All programming in Kodu is WHEN/DO (similar to IF/THEN statements). --Students learn to program both player controlled characters and non-player controlled characters (NPCs). --Students learn to use the tools available in Kodu to create a game map. --Students use what they learn to create their own mini-game. _____________________ Instructional Technique During this class, students watch short demonstrations on how to use Kodu followed by independent activities that allow them to practice what they learned in the demonstration. During the demonstration, I ask questions to engage students with the code to help them understand how the code works and why we use certain coding techniques. Parents and students sometimes ask me why I don’t let students code/create with me why I do the demonstration. Through my experience, I have found that when kids in this age group try to do the activities with me, they focus more on trying to keep up with me instead of understanding why we are choosing certain coding blocks. I want to help kids to learn how to code; not just copy my actions. While students work on the independent activity, they have the ability to ask me for individual help and have access to activity print-outs that remind them how to do the things they learned in the demonstration.
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The Kodu program used in this class can be downloaded and installed from https://www.kodugamelab.com/ . The program does not require students to sign up for any account and does not collect any student information.
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Important: Kodu currently only runs on Windows. Please test running Kodu prior to signing up for the class. Kodu is a free download at https://www.kodugamelab.com/
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Además del aula de Outschool, esta clase utiliza:
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Pensilvania Certificado de Docencia en Educación elemental
2 Grado
Maestría en Educación desde Gannon University
Licenciatura en Educación desde 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.
Reseñas
Clase única en vivo
30 US$
por claseSe reúne una vez
60 min
Completado por 145 alumnos
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 7-10
1-10 alumnos por clase