Level Up: Learn How to Bring Game-Based Learning into Your Space (CS)

Why watch your students and patrons playing video games when you could watch them design and create the game themselves? Coding and programming are no longer reserved for college graduates or industry professionals. Programming is now something that allows learners of all ages the ability to develop their own games. Explore Scratch and see how to create sharable beginner or advanced block programming game projects. Microsoft’s MakeCode platform allows users to create throwback arcade games and create in Minecraft Edu. This education version of Minecraft builds upon the traditional game by adding lesson plans and guided activities for a wide range of content areas and subjects. Explore how to use game-based learning in your space, as well as how to take advantage of the educator resources provided.