This is another great technology tool that I believe I discovered through the #TCEA hashtag, similar to last week's tip. I seek creative "brain breaks" for my students in upper elementary when they are working on intense coding projects to reel them back into another reality, to help lighten the mood, and to remind them to take breaks. While not an unplugged activity, Sketchnation.com (also an app) gives the students a chance to remain in the coding zone but perhaps with a lighter approach.
Sketch Nation App allows users to create their own games. They can establish the scoring system, the levels, the objective, the graphics, and more. It's "coding lite" though as the coding piece is really done for them but they are choosing the game structure. It's a fun way to think about gaming beyond the user's experience and more about the programmer's method.
Allow your students to give it a try after an arduous test and play each other's games. What a sweet reward that will keep them mentally engaged and focused on a task. Students will love the opportunity to create their own online games in the classroom.
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