Video Game Design: Integrating Common Core and

Industry CertificationsD. Michael Ploor, MBANational Board Certified TeacherHillsborough County, Florida

Edmodo Code:CS9916

January 31, 2014 @ 1:00 in room S230B

• Name: Mike Ploor

• Role: Teacher in Tampa, FL

of Video Game Design for

High School Students

• Strength: Author of Video

Game Design Foundations

and Microsoft Office CORE

Certification Guides

• Project: Adobe CORE

Certification Guides

• Weakness: Not enough

time in the day.

• Status: Making new

friends in Orlando!

Who is this Character?

• Motivation: Bringing FUN and

EASY curriculum to create

future employable students

with HIGH TECH skills. Keep

high tech jobs in country!

• Purpose: Extend the student

enthusiasm from my

classroom to others in the

USA.

• Methodology: Demonstrate

software that is so easy a

caveman could use it.

• Evaluation: Laughter and

applause

Character Elements

See what everyone is talking about!

Is this you writing your curriculum?

Serious COKE addiction

R U Multitasking due to Serious CRUNCH Time?

Spending Quality Time with the Kids

Balancing Family Life

Then you need . . .

So much FUN,

You won’t leave home without it!

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

Attributed to: Albert Einstein

Why Change?

CHANGE – Teacher response New Challenges

– job security – new training

Teacher Responsibility – observations– documentation – student apathy Budget Cuts

– doing more with less– pay cuts and freezes – class size (2 min/student)

Digital Supplies – online textbooks

CHANGE – Industry response New Standards

– focus on innovation (i3 Grant)– STEM– career academies (reverse engineering employment)

Student Performance– standardized tests– industry certifications – AP Exams– Public speaking

Student technology– wireless devices– social networking – digital learners

http://techland.time.com/2013/12/09/president-obama-celebrities-come-out-to-promote-computer-science/

National Defense 140 attacks per second on government secure

networks. (2009) "The attacks coming out of China are not only

continuing, they are accelerating," says Alan Paller, director of research at information-security training group SANS Institute in Washington, DC.

Inspire 21st Century Learning Engage students in activities that teach. Embed core subjects into these

activities. Let them invent. Let them create. Let them compete.

2010-2011 NLC TOPICSFUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

2011 NLC Orlando

COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMINGYou will develop an entertaining simulation/game that will show traveling by highway starting in Chicago, Illinois to the FBLA 2011 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. Along the way, billboards will display multiple choice questions related to financial literacy. The player must choose the correct lane with the right answer to get more fuel for the trip.

http://www.fbla-pbl.org/web/page/589/sectionid/587/pagelevel/2/fbla.asp

High School Event

Electronic Gaming Participants [one team (of at least two participants) per chapter, one entry per team] develop an E-rated game that focuses on the subject of their choice. The game should be interesting, exciting, visually appealing and intellectually challenging. A working, interactive game is submitted for evaluation.

Video Game Design   Participants (three teams per state) develop an E-rated game that focuses on the subject of their choice. The game should be interesting, exciting, visually appealing and intellectually challenging. The game should have high artistic, educational, and social value. A working, interactive game will be submitted on a DVD for evaluation.

High School Event

Middle School Event

http://www.tsaweb.org/Competitions

3-D Visualization and AnimationThe world of 3D is rapidly expanding, and career opportunities exist in a wide range of fields – including architecture, games, product and industrial design, civil engineering, and film and television animation. This contest allows students to step into a real world 3D production environment where creative output must be accomplished within specific timeframes, resources and design constraints. This is a two-person team event and includes a preliminary written exam. Contestants must produce high quality images and an animated short subject using 3D computerized images. Students are evaluated on their technical knowledge, production skills and creative abilities – including visual development and storyboarding. They will also have the opportunity to interface with and get feedback from high-profile judges with successful careers in 3D visualization  and animation.

http://skillsusa.org/compete/contests.shtml

http://www.stemchallenge.org/Default.aspx

The Core

Math

Reading

LanguageSocial Science

Science

Math, Science, Social Science, Language Arts, and Reading are in the Core classes.

Career & Technical Ed

Math

Social Science

Science

Electives and CTE grow from the core and provide the rich, sweet and flavored application of

the core.

Reading

Language

EmployersEmployers do not even see the core. They want to take a bite out of the education that is flavored with experience and application.

EducationWe spend 80% of our time feeding our students

the core when employers just want the fruit.

Character development, symbolism, storyboards

Environmental Design, Cultural Symbolism and Semiotics

Gravity, Force, Friction, Physics and Ballistics

Theme

Social Science Science

English

Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability, Fractions

and GraphingMath

Digital DesignColor, Contrast, Elements of Art, Principles of Design

Other STEM

Elective

Platform Game Design

Industry Certification LessonsC.O.R.E

Word 2010

Word Pro 2010

Outlook 2010

Excel 2010

PowerPoint 2010

Excel Pro 2010

Photoshop Flash Dreamweaver

Common Occupational Readiness Essentials

Expert Certifications

Adobe Certifications

Microsoft Technology Associate

MTA Game

Developer

MTA Mobile App Developer

NEW

Autodesk Certified User

ACU for

3DS Max

ACU for

Maya

MOS Certifications

Adobe Certifications

NYC Public SchoolsLower drop-out rates

NYC CTE – 4x Lower

Increased post-secondary enrollment

92%

Perceived CTE program value driving demandThomas A. Edison CTE High School, 600 openings, 10,000 applicants

Rural Texas Schools

High pass-rate expectations

Exceptional community involvement

World class measureable results

Rural Texas Schools

• Rural School District:– Jacksonville, TX

- Population 14,800

• High Expectations:– 71% pass rate year after

year

• World Class Results:– US Champion two years

running

Compelling Metrics in Florida

Performance Indicator Non-CAPE CAPE, No Certification

CAPE + Certification

Average grade (4.0 GPA scale) 2.53 2.60 3.03

12th graders earning diploma (Graduating)

66.5% 76.7% 94.0%

At least one college-level course 17.7% 19.0% 30.5%

2007-08 graduates enrolling in postsecondary in fall 2008

67.2% 57.9% 70.2%

2007-08 graduates employed in fall 2008

48.4% 45.5% 58.0%

Chronically absent 15.5% 12.3% 11.6%

At least on disciplinary action 21.6% 21.2% 10.0%

Dropout rate 2.4% 1.4% 0.1%

Successful CTE Programs

“This is what career and tech education should look like, if it’s not connected to business and industry and postsecondary education, if it doesn’t lead to some of these skill certificates, it shouldn’t be here.”Betsy BrandAmerican Youth Policy ForumA Non-Profit Research Group in Washington

Are we making students dependent?Are we teaching the test?Can students perform at a workforce ready level?Challenge studentsDo not make them dependent on your help!Prepare them as life long learnersHow do we do this?????

4G Classroom4G is a new educational model to provide project based learning models into frequent use. Develops work place

ready skills

•Goal •Gather •Go •Glory

GOAL

GOGATHER

GLORY

4G Classroom

Goal • Objectives• End Product• What you are

expected to be able to do.

• Were will students be when finished

Inspirevs.

Require

4G Classroom

Gather • Required materials• Skills• Knowledge• Training(reading, modeling, guided practice, etc.)

4G Classroom

Go• Get to work • Creating the end product• Manage and support the

process – not the people.(independent practice, team project, application and synthesis level activity)

4G Classroom

Glory • Assessment• Presentation• Certification (celebrate success, track success, establish self assessment skills, inspire to outperform, etc.)

Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience

1. Set Goalsa. 80% of classroom total or more

Goal

Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience

1. Set Goalsa. 80% of classroom total or more

2. Display Goalsa. Make it visible Goal

Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience

1. Set Goalsa. 80% of classroom total or more

2. Display Goalsa. Make it visible

3. Measure ita. Allow for change

Goal

Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience

1. Set Goalsa. 80% of classroom total or more

2. Display Goalsa. Make it visible

3. Measure ita. Allow for change

4. Make it personala. Have students sign itb. Display certificates

Goal

Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience

1. Set Goalsa. 80% of classroom total or more

2. Display Goalsa. Make it visible

3. Measure ita. Allow for change

4. Make it personala. Have students sign itb. Display certificates

5. Show VALUEa. Not just a gradeb. TJ Maxx Employment Applicationc. College Applicationsd. Success stories

Goal

Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience

1. Set Goalsa. 80% of classroom total or more

2. Display Goalsa. Make it visible

3. Measure ita. Allow for change

4. Make it personala. Have students sign itb. Display certificates

5. Show VALUEa. Not just a gradeb. TJ Maxx Employment Applicationc. College Applicationsd. Success stories

6. Rewarda. Hat Dayb. Mancakes!!!c. Sundaes d. Administration Support

Goal

Successfully Motivating Classroom Audience

Make it FUNTeach Content – CORE GuidesIntegrate Student Interest

Build from one success to anotherAnimationsCharacter DevelopmentDrawingGamesCreating - - not just doing!Let the Bears forage on their own!Student becomes unteachable - independent

Integrating Office Technology• PowerPoint Games

(Quiz show and Maze)• Microsoft Word Asset construction

(2D and 3D; Design Documents)• Microsoft Excel Games

(Crossword ,Tic-Tac-Toe, Battleship)• Microsoft Paint or Open Office Draw• Microsoft Clip Art• Microsoft Sound Editor or Audacity• Create Presentations, Brochures, Letters,

Charts using Office products for marketing

MOS Industry

Certification

Activity 3-4:Physical Dexterity Puzzle

Objective: Students will be able to construct a simple puzzle game. Students willdemonstrate hyperlink and mouse over game features. Students will use a variety of tools to build games. Students will understand the benefits of a physical dexterity training game.

Situation: The Really, Really Cool Game Company needs to create a few puzzlegames to teach users how to correctly use a stylus (digital pen) on a handheldorganizer. Your team will create a prototype sample puzzle to test the concept of ahand-eye coordination training game.

Each team member will create a different maze concept.

Click START to begin.

Follow the maze to get the cheese.

Avoid touching the

red or the cats.

Please Try Again

Winner !

More Examples

Battleship Array Programming Vector Drawing

Crop coin image to edge.Change line color to match coin.Rotate to 3D.

The Games Factory 2• FREE to schools• Object oriented programming• Foundation for Visual Basic or C++• Simple interface• Step by step directions• Builds as an executable file• Build games as FLASH web pages• Include MochiMedia ad service (built in feature)

to get paid for your Free-2-play games.• Post to your school website• Builds to iPhone and iPad• www.clickteam.com

Game

SamplesYear 1

Pivot

• Freeware• Animation basics• Simulate a 3D environment in a 2D plane• Search for pivot stickfigure animator

• Pivot Software• Free download• Let’s Play (Pivot demonstration)• Active animation student example 1• Active animation student example 2• Student example with depth• 3D Animation with Blender

Animation Basics

Pivot Perspective Student Project

Blender

• Freeware• New User Interface• 3D modeling and animation• Built in Game Engine• Python scripting language available• www.blender.org

3D Graphics Rendering and Animation

3D Graphics with Lip Sync

Engine 001

• Visual programming modules• Easy to use• Rapid design• RPG• Action Games• Artificial Intelligence

Visual Basic Programming

• Freeware• Easy to learn and use• Use – Visual Pinball – to create game quickly

Use to recruit students

Download and Play games from your school’s website

Insanity Insanity: doing the same thing over and

over again and expecting different results.

Read more: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/alberteins133991.html#ixzz1KgH3jq4T• Do not dumb down.

• Make the learning process simpler and more effective

• Reverse engineer from desired outcome• Scaffold learning to achieve objectives

Integrated STEM

BEST Practices

Daily Bellwork to give students daily reading review and application of concepts/terms

Integrated Reading Strategies

Anticipation Guides to

give Purpose for Reading

Think About It Activities to apply reading

Pre-Test and Post-TestMobile Device or Online

Step by Step Directions

Integrated Cooperative Strategies

Team Roles

Structure

Directions

Understanding

Learning Objective Defined

Educational Objectives with “Real World” Situations

Real Job Roles

Free Help Card

Eliminate IDK. Replace with I still need to learn how to do this.

Learning Enhanced with “Error Inclusion” Directions

Unlike other curriculum, I find value in errors. Without putting errors in the directions, students never learn how to problem solve for the solutions. That is why common errors are left in place, tested and then explained how to fix. Next time the students encounters a similar error, they will have tools to fix the problem and not rely on you to help.

Common CoreIntegrated

CTSO Event Prepand Portfolio Building

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