Tag: game

Beta!

Beta is a self-organized learning environment optimized for classrooms and workshops

Beta is designed to support self-driven learning. Through their relationship with Beta, students will engage STEM and computer science concepts in a fun way. While Beta can be played alone, it is best experienced in a community! Our ‘Code a Game in a Day’ workshop and curriculum provides educators with the structure needed to unleash the programmer within their students. The Beta Net enables players to instantly communicate, share and connect their work with other players.

Object-Based Programming

Computer Science Terminology

Keyboarding

Game Design

System Design

Core Mathematics

via Beta!.

GameMaker: Studio | YoYo Games

GameMaker: Studio caters to entry-level novices and seasoned game development professionals equally, allowing them to create cross-platform games in record time and at a fraction of the cost!In addition to making games development 80 percent faster than coding for native languages, developers can create fully functional prototypes in just a few hours, and a full game in just a matter of weeks.

via GameMaker: Studio | YoYo Games.

Micorosot Kodu

Teach your students programming by letting them have fun creating and playing their own games. Kodu is a visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. The programming environment runs on the Xbox 360, allowing rapid design iteration using only a game controller for input.

via Free tools for teachers: Kodu – Partners in Learning Network.