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What is Game Changineer?
What is Game Changineer?
Game Changineer is a video game design platform created by Dr. Michael Hsiao, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. The program is an excellent introduction to coding using plain English. In 2017, Dr. Hsiao traveled to Mecklenburg County to conduct an in-service for middle and high school teachers. He also trained a group of Mecklenburg 4-H teens, known as Tech Changemakers, to deliver workshops locally.
This platform works for students in upper elementary grades through high school. If you would like help using Game Changineer in your classroom including a complete set of lessons, please contact Jennifer Bowen at jebowen1@vt.edu or Dr. Hsiao at hsiao@vt.edu.
Helpful Game Changineer Links
Helpful Game Changineer Links
Computational Thinking and Coding Using Natural Language for Writing Video Games by Dr. Michael Hsiao
Game Changineer Website - Set up a free account using your school email address. The site includes a number of tutorials and sample games. Students can create their own video games and share them to the Community Showcase. A number of Mecklenburg County students have had their games featured here.
Game Changineer Training - recorded Zoom training session led by Dr. Hsiao
Additional 4-H CS Resources
Additional 4-H CS Resources
Tech Changemakers - Information about the nationwide 4-H Tech Changemakers program, empowering teens to teach technology skills (includes a link to download the free Tech Changemakers Guidebook)
4-H Computer Science Playbook - combines elements of 4-H Positive Youth Development with the latest CS activities and resources
2019 4-H STEM Challenge - Game Changers
2018 4-H STEM Challenge - Code Your World (I really like the "unplugged" activities in this curriculum. It also has some good Scratch activities. Scratch can be downloaded onto a USB drive or onto the Chromebook so a connection is not required.)
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