Yes, we know that GameMaker is an effective tool for teaching game design, computer science, and programming. But have you ever considered what other critical skills teaching game design can develop? When creating a game students enhance their critical thinking, collaboration, time management, communication, creativity, and time management skills. Why Choose GameMaker for Education? GameMaker is an ideal tool for … Read More
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GameMaker was first developed in 1999 by Professor Mark Overmars to be used in education. This easy-to-learn 2D game-making tool with its GML visual system is ideal for teaching coding and game design. In this article, we will explore the benefits of teaching coding and game design, take a closer look at GameMaker, and learn about the free resources available … Read More
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In this article, I will share some of the great resources YoYo Games has made available for teaching coding and game design with GameMaker. Before we get into that, I wanted to share why teachers love working with this 2D development environment. It is a great tool for teaching students how to make games because of the fast and friendly … Read More
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We have some exciting news to share from YoYo Games. Before we get into that a quick refresher for those who need it. GameMaker Studio 2 is an easy to use, 2D game-making tool. Its Drag and Drop (DnD) system allows users to create games in minutes before having to write any code. Studica is excited to offer it to … Read More
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Using game design to teach coding challenges students to cooperatively solve problems and explore their creativity. It strengthens the bonds between the teacher and their students while improving performance across all STE(A)M subjects. In fact, games are increasingly used as an introductory tool for programming. Learning how to code is an essential skill for future generations. As an educator, how … Read More
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GameMaker Studio 2 licenses for schools, colleges, and universities are now available at Studica. We have chosen to offer this 2D game engine because it is the perfect tool for teaching students about programming and how to make games. YoYo Games is the home of GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game development technology available. We are proud to partner with … Read More
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In my last blog post, I talked about the absolute basics of GameSalad. I covered the UI and how to create an actor and make that actor move in your scene. As promised, I want to continue with some more tutorial posts to help you get on your way to developing your ideas. In this post, I’m going to continue … Read More
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If you’ve heard of GameSalad, but aren’t quite sure what it is we’ve put together this handy tutorial. Explore this easy-to-use 2d game development software and follow along with this introductory GameSalad tutorial we’ve put together. Learn the basics, review the user interface and discover how to create a movable character. This article will get you familiar with the software and how GameSalad functions. Education discounts … Read More
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