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Final Vlog

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Media Discovery 7- Video Game Creation Tools

Scratch

Usability:

Scratch was designed especially for kids ages 8-18, so in the world of game design it is fairly easy to use. First-time users do have to familiarize themselves with the features and tools which can take some time.

Motivation:

Students can use Scratch to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations and also share them with others. It helps students to think creatively, reason, and work collaboratively.

Pros:

• Can be used at all levels and across disciplines (math, language arts, social studies, etc)
• Free
• Teach basic programming concepts

Cons:

• Limited features

Kodu

Usability:

Kodu is a fairly easy to use game creation tool designed for users of all ages with no design or programming skills. However, it does still take some time for first-time users to familiarize themselves with the features and tools.

Motivation:

Kodu can be used to teach creativity, problem-solving, storytelling, as well as programming.

Pros:

• Free (PC version)
• Offers a XBox version as well
• 3D 
• nice graphics

Cons:

• Limited features

Week 6 Vlog

Having Fun with Augmented Reality Apps