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Retro Arcade Game Design with Makecode Arcade (Online)

USD $250

Students will create their own unique arcade-style video games using Makecode Arcade, which they can play and share with their peers and family. They will gain valuable skills in computer science and creative problem-solving through designing their arcade games. Makecode Arcade is a beginner-friendly game development platform that uses block-based coding to allow kids to create their own video games and develop understanding in game development principles and logical reasoning.

 



Monday - Friday

Ages: 8-11
Dates: 11 December to 15 December 2023
Times: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Duration Per Class: 2 hours
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Description

Learn tech skills

  • Drag and drop programming
  • Block text coding
  • Basics of Game Design

Learn soft skills

  • Creativity
  • Collaboration
  • Design thinking

Tech required:
Class Specific Software:
Video Conference Tool - Zoom: https://zoom.us/download

Why we use Zoom: https://virtualclasses.bsd.education/why-we-use-zoom

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As long as you have a stable wifi connection and a browser like Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox, you are ready to start building something different!

Here are more specifications that are recommended:

Web Browsers:
Chrome – at least version 66
Firefox – at least version 59
Safari – at least version 11

Wifi:
Internet connectivity is required. At least 1 Mbps is recommended.

Devices:
Laptop / PC
Chromebook

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