Gaming II - Week 3

So far this semester, my students are energized and motivated about class. We have gone through most of the beginning brainstorming activities like Development Plan. Now, we are about to get into advanced flash skills. My students always find that time fun, learning new skills, but I always stress that the new skills are only worthwhile if you understand WHY and HOW they apply to your game idea. Technical skill can only go so far unless you have critical thinking skills to back it up. :-)

Student motivation

This semester, I plan to try to show my students the value of all of the Globaloria tools and try to model good behavior. Why should my students use the tools if I don't use them myself? I plan to also regularly post work and comment on model students who are excelling in a particular area. I hope all of these things start to show that a student will be recognized if they exhibit excellence.