Teaching coding through game creation

Title:

Author:

Kepple, Sarah author

ISBN:

9781440851889

Publication:

Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2018]

Physical Description:

xxxi, 197 pages ; 26 cm

Contents:

Preface -- Introduction -- Welcome to coding -- Intro to Scratch -- Into the jungle with scratch -- Deeper into the jungle with Scratch -- Game maker grimm -- Game maker grimmer -- Intro to Python -- Pygame -- Web coding with HTML -- Web coding with Javascript -- Appendix -- Glossary -- References -- Bibliography -- Index.

Abstract:

"This book is intended to help those with little to no experience build confidence and competence, so that they can get started leading coding experiences in their libraries. Each chapter may be used as a standalone class, though there is more content per chapter than a typical class will learn in a two-hour window. Some chapters include activity sets, groups of smaller lessons that work together toward a larger concept. Each activity in these sets may be an individual class when working with younger students or limited time. The intent of the book is to provide a librarian with the background and content to be able to lead at least ten coding club sessions"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Video games -- Programming

Computer programming -- Study and teaching (Elementary)

Education -- Data processing.

Computer games -- Programming. (OCoLC)fst00872114

Computer programming -- Study and teaching (Elementary) (OCoLC)fst00872407

Education -- Data processing. (OCoLC)fst00902579

Local Subject:

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE COLLECTION

Other Format:

Online version: Kepple, Sarah. Teaching coding through game creation. Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, [2018] 9781440851896 (DLC) 2018026221

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Summary

This engaging guide demonstrates how easy, fun, and rewarding it can be to teach and learn coding at the library.

In our technology-obsessed society, computer coding is a highly valued and in-demand skill, but many people consider it an activity only for technology geeks and educated professionals--even more so to teach coding. Not so, says author Sarah Kepple. In this accessible guide, she explains why you don't have to be an expert to lead coding, shows how easy and rewarding learning and teaching coding can be, and provides step-by-step instructions to help you and your community get started.

The book shows how to engage students quickly with learning activities that springboard off of the powerful appeal of video games. The author takes users through activities that introduce popular programming languages--including GameMaker, JavaScript, Python, and Scratch--to create video games, and in the process, to learn coding. These activities, themed around classic and popular stories, appeal to a broad age range--from elementary-age youth through high school and beyond to adults and seniors. Readers will see why school and public libraries are venues ideally suited for coding classes, workshops, clubs, or camps, and they will understand why teaching coding not only meets an important need but also serves to highlight the library's relevance to its community.

Author Notes

Sarah Kepple , MLIS, is owner of and chief learning strategist at Gigalearn, LLC, where she uses her experience in school and public libraries to help transform community technology learning.

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Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. xv
1 Welcome to Coding	p. 1
Activity 1A Amazing Algorithms	p. 1
Amazing Algorithms: Materials Needed and Set-up	p. 1
Amazing Algorithms: Outcomes	p. 2
Amazing Algorithms: Guide	p. 2
Activity 1B Syntax Says!	p. 4
Syntax Says: Materials Needed	p. 5
Syntax Says: Outcomes	p. 5
Syntax Says: Guide	p. 5
Activity 1C Tinker with Computer Coding	p. 7
Tinker with Computer Coding: Materials Needed and Set-up	p. 7
Tinker with Computer Coding: Outcomes	p. 8
Tinker with Computer Coding: Guide	p. 8
2 Intro to Scratch	p. 11
Activity 2A Scratching the Surface	p. 12
Scratching the Surface: Materials Needed	p. 12
Scratching the Surface: Setup	p. 13
Scratching the Surface: Outcomes	p. 13
Scratching the Surface: Guide	p. 13
Activity 2B Shape Shifters	p. 23
Shape Shifters: Materials Needed and Set-up	p. 23
Shape Shifters: Guide	p. 23
Activity 2C Cat Got Your Number?	p. 23
Cat Got Your Number? Outcomes	p. 24
Cat Got Your Number? Guide	p. 24
3 Into the Jungle with Scratch	p. 33
Into the Jungle: Preparation	p. 33
Into the Jungle: Materials Needed and Set-up	p. 33
Into the Jungle: Outcomes	p. 34
Into the Jungle: Guide	p. 34
Into the Jungle Step 1 Decompose Game	p. 34
Into the Jungle Step 2 Sprite Library	p. 35
Into the Jungle Step 3 Change Sprite Name	p. 35
Into the Jungle Step 4 Key Controls	p. 36
Into the Jungle Step 5 Appearance	p. 38
Into the Jungle Step 6 Variables	p. 40
Into the Jungle Step 7 Edit Elephant Sprite	p. 41
Into the Jungle Step 8 Parent Script	p. 42
Into the Jungle Step 9 Clone Movement	p. 45
Into the Jungle Step 10 Show and Hide	p. 46
Into the Jungle Step 11 Elephant Animation and Reaction	p. 46
Into the Jungle Step 12 Add Butterfly	p. 49
4 Deeper Into the Jungle with Scratch	p. 53
Deeper Into the Jungle: Preparation	p. 53
Deeper Into the Jungle: Materials and Set-up	p. 53
Deeper Into the Jungle: Outcomes	p. 54
Deeper Into the Jungle: Guide	p. 54
Deeper Into the Jungle Step 1 Running Monkeys	p. 54
Deeper Into the Jungle Step 2 Setting the Scene	p. 56
Deeper Into the Jungle Step 3 Win or Lose	p. 59
Deeper Into the Jungle Step 4 Swinging Monkeys	p. 62
Deeper Into the Jungle Step 5 Projectiles	p. 63
Deeper Into the Jungle Step 6 Background Music	p. 68
Deeper Into the Jungle Step 7 Splash Screen	p. 70
5 Game Maker Grimm	p. 71
Game Maker Grimm: Preparation	p. 72
Game Maker Grimm: Materials Needed and Set-up	p. 72
Game Maker Grimm: Outcomes	p. 72
Game Maker Grimm: Guide	p. 72
Game Maker Grimm: Step 1: Start a New Project	p. 73
Game Maker Grimm: Step 2: Rooms	p. 73
Game Maker Grimm: Step 3: Sprites	p. 75
Game Maker Grimm: Step 4: Objects	p. 76
Game Maker Grimm: Step 5: Player-Controlled Object	p. 81
Game Maker Grimm: Step 6: Object Score	p. 83
Game Maker Grimm: Step 7: Time Limit	p. 84
Game Maker Grimm: Step 8: Restart or End Game	p. 86
Game Maker Grimm: Step 9: Upload Background	p. 87
Game Maker Grimm: Step 10: Save Game as Executable	p. 88
6 Game Maker Grimmer	p. 89
Game Maker Grimmer: Preparation	p. 89
Game Maker Grimmer: Materials Needed	p. 89
Game Maker Grimmer: Outcomes	p. 90
Game Maker Grimmer: Guide	p. 90
Game Maker Grimmer: Step 1: Create the Maze	p. 91
Game Maker Grimmer: Step 2: Playable Character	p. 92
Game Maker Grimmer: Step 3: Health	p. 96
Game Maker Grimmer: Step 4: Timer	p. 97
Game Maker Grimmer: Step 5: Win with Collision	p. 101
Game Maker Grimmer: Step 6: Sounds	p. 101
Game Maker Grimmer: Step 7: Room Upgrades	p. 101
7 Intro to Python	p. 109
Intro to Python: Preparation	p. 109
Intro to Python: Materials Needed and Set-up	p. 110
Intro to Python: Outcomes	p. 110
Intro to Python: Python Orientation	p. 110
Python Orientation: Write and Run a Program	p. 111
Python Orientation: Errors	p. 111
Intro to Python: Guess the Number	p. 113
Guess the Number Step 1 Variables and Functions	p. 113
Guess the Number Step 2 Random Number	p. 115
Guess the Number Step 3 Take a Guess	p. 116
Guess the Number Step 4 Loop and Interruption	p. 117
Guess the Number Step 5 Closing the Game	p. 118
8 Pygame	p. 121
Pygame: Preparation	p. 121
Pygame: Materials Needed	p. 122
Pygame: Outcomes	p. 122
Tinker Bell Trapped: Guide	p. 122
Tinker Bell Trapped Step 1 Import and Initialize	p. 122
Tinker Bell Trapped Step 2 Set Up the Window	p. 123
Tinker Bell Trapped Step 3 Game Loop	p. 124
Tinker Bell Trapped Step 4 Frames per Second	p. 127
Tinker Bell Trapped Step 5 Loading and Drawing images	p. 128
Tinker Bell Trapped Step 6 Motion	p. 129
Free Tinker Bell: Guide	p. 132
Free Tinker Bell Step 1 Key Controls	p. 132
Free Tinker Bell Step 2 Draw Obstacles	p. 135
Free Tinker Bell Step 3 Collision	p. 138
Free Tinker Bell Step 4 Obstacle Animation	p. 140
9 Web Coding with HTML	p. 143
Web Coding with HTML: Preparation	p. 143
Web Coding with HTML: Materials Needed	p. 143
Web Coding with HTML: Outcomes	p. 144
Web Coding with HTML: Getting Started Guide	p. 144
Getting Started Step 1	p. 145
Getting Started Step 2 Organizing the Page	p. 147
Getting Started Step 3 Hyperlinks	p. 149
Web Coding with HTML: Tea or Adventure? Guide	p. 150
Tea or Adventure? Step 1: Set Up Launch File	p. 150
Tea or Adventure? Step 2: Choice 1 Page	p. 151
Tea or Adventure? Step 3: Update Choice Pages	p. 153
Tea or Adventure? Step 4: Add Images	p. 154
10 Web Coding with JavaScript	p. 159
Web Coding with JavaScript: Preparation	p. 159
Web Coding with JavaScript: Materials Needed	p. 159
Web Coding with JavaScript: Outcomes	p. 160
Getting Started with JavaScript: Guide	p. 160
Getting Started with JavaScript Step 1 Variables	p. 160
Getting Started with JavaScript Step 2 Arrays	p. 162
The Name of the Queen: Guide	p. 162
The Name of the Queen Step 1 Create the File Structure	p. 163
The Name of the Queen Step 2 HTML Elements	p. 163
The Name of the Queen Step 3 Set-up	p. 164
The Name of the Queen Step 4 Check and Report	p. 167
The Name of the Queen Step 5 Respond if Correct	p. 169
The Name of the Queen Step 6 Limit Guesses and End Game	p. 170
Where to Go from Here	p. 172
Appendix	p. 175
Glossary	p. 177
References	p. 183
Annotated Bibliography	p. 185
Index	p. 189

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