[Year 12 IT Apps] Gamemaker or other software

Tue Oct 29 10:25:29 EST 2013

Hi All

I am a massive fan of Scratch, which I have used with students of ages
5-18. It has an excellent remix culture with the ability to download games
etc from the site and repurpose/learn from them etc.

However if I was looking for something for an entire unit I would be using
GameSalad http://gamesalad.com/Its an incredible piece of software that I
used to produce and iOS and Android game with. You can download it for
Android for free at
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thepegeek.bugdrop&hl=en
I would be very eager to have students build content using this tool and
publish them to real app stores.

I have also played around with www.stencyl.com which allows for intense
but achievable development of flash and iOS games etc.

Jarrod Robinson
Physical Education Teacher
Boort District School

Malone St, Boort

Victoria, Australia 3537

T +61 3 54552201  

robinson.jarrod.j at edumail.vic.gov.au

					  www.boortds.vic.edu.au

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On 10/29/13 10:14 AM, "Mann, Warrick D"
<Mann.Warrick.D at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:

>I saw an article some time ago about doing a game design class using
>Never Winter Nights 2. I did this as a Year 10 unit and it worked
>brilliantly. NVN2 has its own level editor built in that is quite
>powerful. 
>
>It also enforces that most games actually have a story line and not just
>run and gun "shoot'em'ups" as well as brining in a strong literacy
>component.
>
>Warrick
>
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>[mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of POLLOCK, Benn(POL)
>Sent: Tuesday, 29 October 2013 9:50 AM
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>Subject: Re: [Year 12 IT Apps] Gamemaker or other software
>
>In relation to Game Design & Development, I would love to start using the
>Unreal Engine for developing mods and designing levels, however I have no
>idea where to get started. I remember completing some game design with
>the Unreal engine at University, however that was a few years back now
>and I'm not sure what has changed or what is new out there in the market.
>Has anyone had any experience using the Unreal Engine and could provide
>some tips with regards to purchasing the software and implementing it at
>a Year 9 or 10 level.
>
>Benn Pollock
>Classroom Teacher
>Wantirna College
>9801 9700
>pol at wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
>
>
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>Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 06:40:35 +0000
>From: "Russo, Frank R" <Russo.Frank.R at edumail.vic.gov.au>
>Subject: [Year 12 IT Apps] Gamemaker or other software
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>Hello fellow Listers
>
>Just a quick query is anyone teaching a gaming elective unit at either
>yr9 or 10 level?
>I have been asked to take a year 10 Gaming unit next year. I have used
>game maker with students in the past but only to a basic level.
>Is anyone out there using gamemaker or other programs such as unreal or
>unity. Wanted to make connections to swap and share ideas and resources.
>
>thanks
>
>Frank Russo
>Mobile: 0409022197
>Work: 9781 7700
>Leading Teacher ~ Daily Organiser
>Domain Leader for Science Faculty
>Teacher:- IT, Maths, Science, Inquiry & My Community.
>AEU Branch President
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>From: "Bruckner, Neil D" <bruckner.neil.d at edumail.vic.gov.au>
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>Hi Frank,
>
>I am using Game Maker for Windows at both 9 and 10 level.  Have found
>the book "The Game Maker's Apprentice" to be a great resource, there is
>also a second book "The Game Maker's Companion".  They are available on
>the Google Play store, and I was able to source hardcopies through my
>library recently.  Found the books to be much better than the tutorials
>at Yoyo Games.  You can email directly at
>bruckner.neil.d at edumail.vic.gov.au
>
>Hope that helps.
>
>Regards
>
>Neil.
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>Subject: [Year 12 IT Apps] Gamemaker or other software
>
>Hello fellow Listers
>
>Just a quick query is anyone teaching a gaming elective unit at either
>yr9 or 10 level?
>I have been asked to take a year 10 Gaming unit next year. I have used
>game maker with students in the past but only to a basic level.
>Is anyone out there using gamemaker or other programs such as unreal or
>unity. Wanted to make connections to swap and share ideas and resources.
>
>thanks
>
>Frank Russo
>Mobile: 0409022197
>Work: 9781 7700
>Leading Teacher ~ Daily Organiser
>Domain Leader for Science Faculty
>Teacher:- IT, Maths, Science, Inquiry & My Community.
>AEU Branch President
>Consultative & Planning Committee Member
>[Description: Monterey logo.pdf]
>Silvertop Street
>Frankston North
>Victoria, Australia
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