Steve Isaacs - Game Design and Development in the Studio
Game Design and Development provides an authentic introduction to computer science concepts. Developing these skills with upper elementary and middle school students enables them to explore computer programming and problem solving within a design framework. The goal of this session is to provide a framework for teaching game design and development in a school setting.
Game design and development is an underutilized, but powerful tool in terms of creativity and design thinking. Video game design provides a valuable context for creating a constructionist learning environment where students are provided with great flexibility in both the learning path and the content as students become creators of content rather than consumers. Developing games puts students in a position to utilize technology as a design tool. Throughout the process, students have opportunities to work in a studio like environment while participating in a variety of activities including graphic design, programming, and sound engineering.
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