This document summarizes a presentation on video game design given at the 2014 TCEA Convention in Austin, Texas. The presentation introduced free software that can be used to build video games in under 5 minutes. It discussed character elements, math, science, and English concepts integrated into video game design. It also outlined a proposed 4-year STEM academy curriculum in video game design and development that incorporates industry certifications. Best practices for flipped classrooms and motivating students were also presented.

1. Thursday, Feb 06, 2014 @ 11:30
in room 8-A
TCEA 2014 Convention & Exposition
February 3 - 7, 2014 | Austin, Texas | Austin Convention Center
Video Game Design
with FREE Software
D. Michael Ploor, MBA
National Board Certified Teacher
Hillsborough County, Florida

2. Who is this Character?

3. Character Elements

4. Build a game
in less than 5 minutes

5. www.clickteam.com

8. Math
Other
STEM
Elective
Digital Design
Color, Contrast, Elements
of Art, Principles of Design
Social
Science
Environmental
Design, Cultural
Symbolism and Semiotics
Geometry, Trigonometry,
Probability, Fractions
and Graphing
English
Platform
Game Design
Character development,
symbolism, storyboards
Science
Gravity, Force, Friction, Ph
ysics and Ballistics

9. STEM Career Academy
of Computer Game Design
Texas
Standards and
TEKS
Industry
Certification
Year
Video Game Courses
Grade 9
Game Programming
and Design
126.38
Microsoft Office Specialist
Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Grade 10
Web Game Development
or
Digital Art & Animation
126.48
or
126.42
Adobe Certified Associate
Flash, Dreamweaver,
Photoshop
Grade 11
3-D Modeling & Animation
126.43
Autodesk Certified User
for 3DS Max or Maya
Grade 12
Mobile App Development
AP Computer Science A or
AP Comp Science
Principles (2017)
126.39
126.32
MTA Mobile App Developer
MTA Game Developer
College Credit for AP Exam
credit awarded varies by college

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Select Video Game Design
Choose Video Game Design Foundations

11. Game Programming and Design
126.38 – Texas Adopted Textbook
Free Textbook Request
Meets 100% of the TEKS
TEKS
correlation
documents
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12. TEKS by Page Number

13. Other Applications and NEW Products
2 Year
Video Game Design
Composition
Hands-on learning in
each game design item
Semester
Introduction to Video
Game Design
Freeware used to design
and program games
15 or 20 day Integration
Introduction to Video
Game Design
One game build
45 day Integration
Introduction to Video
Game Design
4 game projects and
Capstone build

14. Integrating Office Technology
•PowerPoint Games
(Quiz show and Maze)
•Microsoft Word Asset construction
(2D and 3D; Design Documents)
•Microsoft Excel Games
(Crossword ,Tic-Tac-Toe, Battleship)
•Microsoft Paint or Open Office Draw
•Microsoft Clip Art
•Microsoft Sound Editor or Audacity
•Create Presentations, Brochures, Letters,
Charts using Office products for marketing

33. Activity 3-4:Physical Dexterity Puzzle
Objective: Students will be able to construct a simple puzzle game. Students will
demonstrate hyperlink and mouse over game features. Students will use a
variety of tools to build games. Students will understand the benefits of a
physical dexterity training game.
Situation: The Really, Really Cool Game Company needs to create a few puzzle
games to teach users how to correctly use a stylus (digital pen) on a handheld
organizer. Your team will create a prototype sample puzzle to test the concept of a
hand-eye coordination training game.
Each team member will create a different maze concept.

34. Click START
to begin.
Follow the
maze to get
the cheese.
Avoid
touching the
red or the
cats.

36. Please Try Again

37. Winner !

38. More Examples
Battleship
Array Programming
Vector Drawing

39. Crop coin image to edge.
Change line color to match
coin.
Rotate to 3D.

40. The Games Factory 2
Multi-Media Fusion 2
•FREE to schools
•Object oriented programming
•Foundation for Visual Basic or C++
•Simple interface
•Builds as an executable file
•Builds to iPhone, iPad
and android devices
•www.clickteam.com

56. Animation Basics
•
•
•
•
Pivot Software
Free download
Active animation student example 1
3D Animation with Blender

57. Pivot Perspective Student Project

58. Blender
•Freeware
•New User Interface
•3D modeling and animation
•Built in Game Engine
•Python scripting language available
•www.blender.org

59. 3D Graphics Rendering
and Animation

60. 3D Graphics with Lip Sync

62. Engine 001
•Visual programming modules
•Easy to use
•Rapid design
•RPG
•Action Games
•Artificial Intelligence

66. Visual Basic Programming
•Freeware
•Easy to learn and use
•Use – Visual Pinball – to create game quickly

69. Use to recruit
students

70. Download and Play
games from your
school’s website

71. Insanity
• Insanity: doing the same thing over and
over again and expecting different results.
Read more:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes
/a/alberteins133991.html#ixzz1KgH3jq4T
•Do not dumb down.
•Make the learning process simpler and more effective
•Reverse engineer from desired outcome
•Scaffold learning to achieve objectives

73. Are we making students dependent?
Are we teaching the test?
Can students perform at a workforce ready level?
Challenge students
Do not make them dependent on your help!
Prepare them as life long learners
How do we do this?????

74. Integrated STEM

75. BEST Practices
Daily Bellwork to give students
daily reading review and
application of concepts/terms

76. Integrated Reading Strategies
Anticipation
Guides to
give Purpose
for Reading
Think
About It
Activities
to apply
reading

77. Pre-Test and Post-Test
Mobile Device or Online

78. CTSO Event Prep
and Portfolio Building

79. Scaffolded Learning and Directions

80. Integrated Cooperative Strategies
Directions
Understanding
Structure
Team
Roles

81. Learning Objective Defined

82. Educational Objectives with
“Real World” Situations
Free Help
Card
Real Job
Roles

83. Eliminate IDK.

84. Learning Enhanced with
“Error Inclusion” Directions
Unlike other
curriculum, I find value
in errors. Without
putting errors in the
directions, students
never learn how to
problem solve for the
solutions. That is why
common errors are left
in place, tested and
then explained how to
fix. Next time the
students encounters a
similar error, they will
have tools to fix the
problem and not rely on
you to help.

86. 4G Flipped Classroom
4G is a new educational model to provide project based
learning models into frequent use. Develops work place
ready skills
•Goal
•Gather
•Go
•Glory

87. 4G Flipped Classroom
Goal
• Objectives
• End Product
• What you are
expected to be able
to do.
• Were will students
be when finished

88. 4G Flipped Classroom
Gather
• Required materials
• Skills
• Knowledge
• Training
(reading, modeling,
guided practice, etc.)

89. 4G Flipped Classroom
Go
• Get to work
• Creating the end product
• Manage and support the
process – not the people.
(independent practice,
team project, application
and synthesis level activity)

90. 4G Flipped Classroom
Glory
• Assessment
• Presentation
• Certification
(celebrate success,
track success,
establish self assessment
skills, inspire to outperform, etc.)

91. Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience
1. Set Goals
a. 80% of classroom total or more
Goal

92. Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience
1. Set Goals
a. 80% of classroom total or more
2. Display Goals
a. Make it visible
Goal

93. Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience
1. Set Goals
a. 80% of classroom total or more
2. Display Goals
a. Make it visible
3. Measure it
a. Allow for change
Goal

94. Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience
1. Set Goals
a. 80% of classroom total or more
2. Display Goals
a. Make it visible
3. Measure it
a. Allow for change
4. Make it personal
a. Have students sign it
b. Display certificates
Goal

95. Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience
1. Set Goals
a. 80% of classroom total or more
2. Display Goals
a. Make it visible
3. Measure it
a. Allow for change
4. Make it personal
a. Have students sign it
b. Display certificates
5. Show VALUE (Inspire vs Require)
a. Not just a grade
b. TJ Maxx Employment Application
c. College Applications
d. Success stories
Goal

96. Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience
1. Set Goals
a. 80% of classroom total or more
2. Display Goals
a. Make it visible
3. Measure it
a. Allow for change
4. Make it personal
a. Have students sign it
b. Display certificates
5. Show VALUE
a. Not just a grade
b. TJ Maxx Employment Application
c. College Applications
d. Success stories
6. Reward
a. Hat Day
b. Mancakes!!!
c. Sundaes
d. Administration Support
Goal

98. Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience
Make it FUN
Teach Content – CORE Guides
Integrate Student Interest
Build from one success to another
Animations
Character Development
Drawing
Games
Creating - - not just doing!
Let the Bears forage on their own!
Student becomes unteachable - independent

99. Build a game
in less than 5 minutes

102. www.g-w.com/video-game-design