[Daily Agenda] Friday, January 19, 2018

Topic

Game Design and JavaScript

Essential Questions

1. What are the basic functions of JavaScript?
2. What are some of the important features that make a game fun to play?
3. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will complete the pre-play questions for Let's Play: Another World.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on Introduction to JavaScript. 100% completion is due by January 19, 2018. Once you have completed 100% please make sure to show me your account during class.

Begin working on Draw Something 23: Freestyle. It is due tonight.

Students will participate in the student-teacher conference.

Students will complete the Let's Play: Another World activity in class today.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Topic

Game Design and JavaScript

Essential Questions

1. What are the basic functions of JavaScript?
2. What are some of the important features that make a game fun to play?
3. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will complete the pre-play questions for Let's Play: Another World.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Continue working on Introduction to JavaScript. 100% completion is due by January 19, 2018. Once you have completed 100% please make sure to show me your account during class.

Begin working on Draw Something 23: Freestyle. It is due tonight.

Students will participate in the student-teacher conference.

Students will complete the Let's Play: Another World activity in class today.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Let's Play] Adventure Games: Another World 20th Anniversary Edition

Background

Gaming and game design is one of the most important standards for ICT-3. Designing high quality games requires that you play games too! For this assignment, students will have some time to play a class adventure game: Another World. The version you will play in class is a remastered 20th Anniversary Edition.

In this game, you are a scientist that is teleported to an alien world. You must escape dangerous creatures, deadly falls, and the aliens themselves. This game requires a combination of combat skills, jumping and timing, and some creative thinking. Generally, one hit from an enemy will kill you. Another World is considered one of the most challenging adventure games created.

For more information please check out the Another World homepage.

Pre-Play Questions [5 Points]

Please answer the following questions in your journal. Label this assignment "Pre-Play: Another World". Write in complete sentences.

1. Have you played any adventure games before? If yes, which games? If no, why not?
2. Use a search engine to identify at least three characteristics of adventure games.
3. Do you enjoy solving puzzles and thinking logically? Why or why not?
4. Do you enjoy games that require quick thinking and fast reflexes? Why or why not?

Playing the Game

Students will play individually. Students will have 30 minutes to play the game today.

Before playing:

1. Students should use headphones while playing.
2. Take a deep breath and relax. This game is extremely difficult.

During the game:

1. Avoid the traps, creatures, and other obstacles.
2. Sometimes it is better to run away than to try and fight.
3. When you are stuck, think about what you would do in those situations. There is usually a different way around obstacles and puzzles.
4. Sometimes you just have to jump for it.

Post-Play Questions [5 Points]

1. Did you enjoy the game? Why or why not?
2. Did this game have any of the adventure game characteristics you found in the pre-play questions? If yes, which ones?
3. Was the game easy to play? Did the controls make sense? Did you understand the point of the game?
4. What features stood out, good or bad, such as graphics, multiplayer experience, sound, or the challenge?
5. Would you want to play this game again? Why or why not?
6. Do you think the content of this game was appropriate for your age group? Why or why not?