3 Practical part

Exercise 1. Interactive Storytelling in Scratch:

Objective: To introduce students to the basics of block coding and creative storytelling using Scratch.

Exercise Steps:

• Have students create a simple interactive story in Scratch.
• Use block coding to make characters move, speak, and trigger events.
• Encourage the use of multimedia elements like sprites, backdrops, and sound.
• Emphasize creativity in storytelling and character development.

Exercise 2. Gamesonomy Game Logic Design:

Objective: To familiarize students with the Gamesonomy platform and its visual programming environment.

Exercise Steps:

• Introduce students to the GamesonomyTool and its drag-and-drop technique.
• Guide them in creating a basic game logic using buttons representing actions and conditions.
• Emphasize the concept of Actors and their properties and rules.
• Ask students to arrange actions and conditions on the Game Logic Editor to define specific behaviors.

Exercise 3. Stencyl Game Development Challenge:

Objective: To empower students with hands-on experience in game development using Stencyl.

Exercise Steps:

• Instruct students to download and install Stencyl.
• Guide them in creating a simple 2D game, such as a side-scrolling platformer.
• Emphasize the use of Stencyl’s visual programming interface to design game mechanics and interactions.
• Encourage customization by incorporating custom code or external libraries for advanced functionalities.

Important Tips for Educators:

• Provide resources and tutorials for each platform to support self-directed learning.
• Foster a collaborative environment where students can share their projects and seek assistance from peers.
• Encourage creativity and experimentation, emphasizing that making mistakes is a part of the learning process.
• Connect these exercises to real-world applications, showcasing the potential impact of block coding in the gaming industry.
• By engaging in these practical exercises, students can develop essential programming skills, unleash their creativity, and gain confidence in using block coding platforms for game development.