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Description:
Designed for experienced computer users, this course covers several facets of educational games. It begins with an overview of gaming and why games motivate students. You then explore how to transfer some of the benefits of computer gaming into the classroom. Next, learn to design and create your own educational programs and computer games using Multimedia Fusion software. This powerful program allows you to assemble graphics, animation, sound, and interactivity to produce educational applications for your students. Finally, share ways that students can create their own games and simulations and watch their motivation and learning take off!
NOTE: In the UEN computer lab, you will be able to compile your games and projects so that they will be playable on other computers. If you want the ability to do this at home or school, it will be necessary to buy (from the publisher) the full version of the software for around $100.
Pre-requisites:
This course is for those new to game creation, but not new to computers. Participants need to have basic computer and Internet skills. Experience working with computer graphics is helpful.
Skill Level:
A lot of Computer Experience
Type of course:
In Person
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course participants will:
- Understand the potential benefits of using computer games to enhance student learning.
- Use storyboarding and other techniques to design educational software.
- Understand several different uses of Multimedia Fusion in the classroom.
- Understand the purpose of each of the Multimedia Fusion editors and how to navigate through them.
- Understand the logic and format of “If / Then” statements.
- Add animation, text, images, sound effects, music, and interactivity to build an application.
- Publish a Multimedia Fusion executable file.
Things to bring:
Optional: Photos, images, sounds, music, etc. that you may want to use in your project.
Credit:
1 hour USOE credit
1 semester hour SUU credit
Points:
14 licensure points
Assignment:
Use Multimedia Fusion (or a similar program) to create a computer game, simulation, or software tool that you can use in your classroom. If you prefer, you may create a sample of the product you expect your students to produce as part of a project. The program should be emailed to the instructor with a short explanation of how you intend to use it in your curriculum.
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