lizbdavis

is

inspired by mhobkirk to teach game design next year - even though I have no idea how to do it. Kids can teach me. Also thinking about...

18 responses to this plurk.

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 21:22

  lizbdavis

  taking this Online course: tinyurl.com/677jk7

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 21:22

  lizbdavis

  asks

  am I crazy? Is this doable? Does anyone else have any advice for me?

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 21:23

  lizbdavis

  I have inherited a "Technology Applications" course in my new job. It has two students enrolled (boys in 10th -12th grades).

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 21:24

  lizbdavis

  I've been struggling with what to do with the class - had this idea today. We can learn it together - a great example of learning to learn.

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 21:25

  LParisi

  says

  I think that's a great idea. Isn't Alice supposed to be like Scratch?

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 21:34

  smeech

  says

  Hey Liz... check out www.thegamecreators.com/ There Newsletter is interesting...

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 21:36

  smeech

  says

  Also.. this college is in Chicago... probably something similar else where but neat! www.flashpointacademy.com/

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 21:54

  lizbdavis

  The class she is taking looks amazing - but going to Denver for 10 days is pretty unlikely for me (2 kids under 6 years old).

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 22:29

  colleenk

  teaches game design. You need to learn the basics of programming on your own and then work w/ students to make their game ideas happen.

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 22:33

  colleenk

  You can't know everything but you should know enough be able to guide your students. Things they will want to do, you won't even encounter.

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 22:33

  budtheteacher

  I agree with colleenk - I'd learn a bit more before putting a course together.

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 22:46

  mhobkirk

  says

  tinypaste.com/390e1

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 23:16

  Colemama

  says

  how exciting! Keep us posted!

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 23:40

  dmantz7

  says

  lizbdavis needs to contact Glenn Wiebe at ESSDACK. He has a website/software application that has been used by schools to create games.

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  Jul 08, 2008 - 23:45

  dmantz7

  says

  glennw98 is the id name for him on Twitter and Plurk.

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  Jul 09, 2008 - 02:03

  mcarls

  I would like to add this as a favorite Plurk, something I need to come back to as I play more with scratch.mit.edu/

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  Jul 09, 2008 - 05:19

  bookjewel

  Always good to jump in and have a go when you have no idea. Takes you out of your comfort zone