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Comment by Kathryn Oliver on November 30, 2011 at 11:34pm

I'm working with a couple of middle school classes to prepare entries for the STEM Challenge. We are using Gamestar Mechanic this year. What are your experiences with Gamestar? Any pitfalls I should look to avoid?

Comment by Shanna Falgoust on November 29, 2011 at 1:43pm

SIGGS ADVOCACY: Game players solve a scientific problem in 3 weeks that stumped researchers for over a decade! Read about it: tiny.cc/shmjm

Comment by Shanna Falgoust on November 17, 2011 at 5:26pm

SIGGS is hosting a Webinar!!!

 

TITLE: "Yes! You can make video games, too!" 

WHEN: Fri, Dec 2 at 12:00pm ET / 11:00am CT 

Are you looking for a FREE and EASY way to make video games? Join us on December 2nd to learn about GameMaker – an interactive tool that teaches basic gaming logic without using a single line of technical code. GameMaker is great for introducing new / novice students to the world of video game programming, and can be used at almost any grade level. In this webinar, Pete Dulany will demonstrate sample games within GameMaker, how to make basic game modifications, provide real-world classroom examples, and share his seven years of experience with GameMaker in the classroom. The session will conclude with ideas for inclusion across the curriculum, research to support video games as a valid method of teaching computer programming, and a question/answer session.

 

Register to attend: http://bit.ly/vADEO2 

Comment by Shanna Falgoust on June 3, 2011 at 11:12pm

Hi there, fellow SIGGS members! If you're going to be in Philadelphia the weekend of the conference, sign up for my workshop and get hands-on with Game Maker. This user-friendly software makes creating games more than "easy" with its simplistic and clutter-free interface! You and your students will be creating games in no time at all! The best part is watching your classroom transform into an active, collaborative and cooperative student-led learning environment. Kick it up a notch by having students create core content educational games that they and their peers can play! There is so much to tell and so many benefits, you have to come hear about it and experience it for yourself!!

Check out and sign up for my session here. Join me for this fun and informative workshop! Know that the Lite or Standard version of Game Maker is FREE for both PC and Mac! However, I have some PRO version licenses to GIVE away; so hurry and sign up before it's too late!

I look forward to seeing you there! :o)