Kodu Camp: Day 2

Much smoother.  More kids came on time and got started working with the program.  They like the freedom to create whatever they want.  Several of them figured out how to create scores by going back to the tutorials. I also think reminding them that these games can be played in the library over the next few weeks is a great motivator.     It was a happy group overall.

I conferenced with all the students today about their game plans and was able to get a good picture of where they want to go.  I also have learned that their plans are WAY bigger than what we have time to do.

Tomorrow's plan is:

• Demonstrate that different items have to be programmed separately. - I am thinking about role playing a video game here to make this point.
• Talk about testing at little steps - change one thing and test it before changing or adding something else
• Demonstrate some code so they can see the logic needed.  
• More work time!

A little nervous about getting this done in time.  MakeyMakey kits may not be coming out until Friday at this point.