Mommy7 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 My 7th grade ds is interested in learning how to do this. I am at a total loss as to where to look for this resource. Any ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Alice.org might be a good place to start. My ds is currently working with java trying to make some mods for Minecraft. I am totally hands off with this stuff, don't have a clue how it all works, and he does this in his spare time. I tried to find a set program of study for ds and he never was that interested, so we've made it totally off school time. He's explored way more than I would have required had it been a "subject". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chels~ Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I just bookmarked this yesterday for my ds: http://www.sploder.com/free-game-creator.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Game Maker (That's the name of the program.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Game Maker (That's the name of the program.) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thirding Game Maker as a good introduction to the thinking needed for game development. DS checked out a great book from the library which walked him through making platform games. It is a drag and drop system, so the kids are not actually coding, but they are learning the typed of elements considered in making a game. He downloaded the Game maker program for free. http://www.amazon.com/The-Game-Makers-Apprentice-Development/dp/1590596153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 My daughter is using Invent Your Own Computer Games With Python. She used Scratch but wanted to learn a real programming language and has been enjoying this book. A younger child could use it easily and you can either download the free ebook or buy the book (we did this). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy7 Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Thank you for the tips, everyone. My ds is excited that there are so many options out there. We will definitely be investigating these. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Just wanted to also recommend the Computer Sci 101 class available for free at coursera.org. The class teaches JavaScript which is used in web design. Although it is not a class specifically for game programming, it seems to be an excellent first introduction to coding, especially for a student who responds well to video instruction. The class is set up with assignments dye at certain times--the first ones for this class are due Tuesday. My 13 yo son has been enjoying the class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in CA Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Alice.org might be a good place to start. My ds is currently working with java trying to make some mods for Minecraft. I am totally hands off with this stuff, don't have a clue how it all works, and he does this in his spare time. I tried to find a set program of study for ds and he never was that interested, so we've made it totally off school time. He's explored way more than I would have required had it been a "subject". LOL. This is what my son is doing as well. He loves Minecraft and spends hours making mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Alice.org might be a good place to start. My ds is currently working with java trying to make some mods for Minecraft. My ds started with Alice. He followed Alice with Lego Mindstorms. He also really enjoyed Minecraft for awhile. I think he is going to do Python next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdhomeschool Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I happened upon this when researching programming classes for my ds. I'm holding on to the link for dd to try when she has some free time: Bootstrapworld.org She has dabbled in Alice and Scratch as well, and enjoyed them. Ds learned GameMaker as part of a K12 class. He liked it too, though he doesn't use it at all anymore. Gamestarmechanic.com is one a friend uses to create games. Evidently you can put them out there for others to try. I haven't checked that one out, but this girl loves it. Kirsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Art of Problem Solving has some computer courses using Python and one is specific to game programming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy7 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Thank you, everyone. I have much to research. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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