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Resources are not added in any order; however, to make it easier to find something that you can use in the classroom, each column can be sorted by simply clicking on the top row.
| Resource Type | Example lesson? | Name or related to | Cost / additional resources | Description from resource | Description of how resource can be used | If this resource or lesson idea is originally yours please add your twitter ID here | Added to wiki by: |
| Video - set of 8 | Y | Kodu | Free |
Kodu introduces the logic and problem solving of programming without complex syntax Kodu introduces conditions and sequence, and is object-oriented Kodu builds real world, 21st century skills by challenging users to analyze a problem deeply and structure their solution – an approach applicable to all academic subjects, business and personal relationships |
Step 1: First Game Video Tutorial Step 2: Making Landscapes Terrain Video Tutorial
Step 3: Editing Terrain Video Tutorial Step 4: Timers and Scoring Video Tutorial Step 5: Common Pitfalls Video Tutorial Step 6: How to Move the Camera Step 7: Replicating characters: Creatables |
Matt Murphy | @teachesict |
| Video | Y | Kodu | Free |
This is a set of nine Kodu tutorial videos which can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the page. It is better to download them to run from your network as they are quite large. The videos, in sequence are:
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| Video | Y | Kodu | Free |
Stuart Ridout, who’s head of ICT at Stantonbury Campus School recorded a tutorial on it, and popped it up onto YouTube. Although you can plug an Xbox controller into your PC, his tutorial is recorded just using the keyboard and mouse, so anybody can do it once they’ve downloaded Kodu. And all in under 8 minutes from blank screen to a simple game. |
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@stuartridout | @teachesict |
| Video | Kodu | Free |
A set of video tutorials on how to programme using Kodu. These cover:
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These resources can be used to create a working game. | @mattbritland | @mattbritland |