[Year 12 IT Apps] Re: [Yr7-10it] GDAA conference panel - advice

[Tony Forster]

Adrian

My take on this is at http://www.schoolgamemaker.rupert.id.au/why.htm

Simply put, game programming to me is less important as a career path than as an opportunity to grapple with problem solving and  "Powerful Ideas". 

The "Powerful Ideas" include cartesian coordinates, vectors, kinematics etc.

Game programming provides a motivating context for these powerful ideas. Good drag & drop programming tools with "low entry and high ceiling" are essential

Good luck with GDAA
Tony
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