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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We are pleased to announce Studica’s schedule of educator webinars for July. Our webinars are designed to help educators identify new solutions that will inspire learning. At Studica, we’ve been focusing on technology and education for over 35 years. Our mission is to support education by offering the best tools including curriculum, software, and technology that are designed to make life … Read More
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Since March of 2020, $295 billion dollars in funding for education has been made available via three stimulus bills passed by the Federal Government. In this article, we will take a closer look at the education funding in those three bills; the American Rescue Plan, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, and the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief … 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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If you are a teacher looking for new ways to engage students at home, Studica can help. For nearly 35 years, Studica has been committed to the education market. We are continually monitoring resources that are available to educators during this time. For career exploration and more, we have an exciting (and complimentary) online resource from Edge Factor that provides … Read More
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At Studica, our commitment is to the education market, our customers, and our employees. During these uncertain times with the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, this remains true. We understand this situation is a difficult transition for our schools, teachers, educators, administrators, and students. We aim to be a resource for you during this time. As we continually monitor this … 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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