Using Phaser, a fantastic web game-making tool, to learn JavaScript.
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[ Session Name ] Using Phaser, a fantastic web game-making tool, to learn JavaScript. [ Primary Space ] Youth Zone [ Secondary Space ] Digital Inclusion
[ Submitter's Name ] Mick Chesterman [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] EdLab Manchester Met University [ Submitter's GitHub ] @mickfuzz
[ Other Facilitator 1's Name ] Suzie Goodfellow
[ Other Facilitator 2's Name ] Dave Potts
[ Other Facilitator 3's Name ] Joe & Ted Potts
What will happen in your session?
We will work together to create a remix of a platform game built in JavaScript and share what we have created. We will explore the potential of these tools for learners and educators looking for a fun way to teach coding and game making.
The session has 4 sections
Intro, on our web game making project and setting up the platformer game workspace on laptops Follow your randomly allocated playful mission cards to remix game elements Share your progress and reactions with other participants, could you would you use these tools? Final mission, balance your game elements to create a challenging experience, and play each other’s game
What is the goal or outcome of your session?
Participants will get an overview of two key elements of web game making the logistics of coding and the importance of balancing game mechanics.
They will also see the benefits of the use of code playgrounds as an code learning environment that gives learners immediate feedback. This is applicable beyond the setting of game making, and thus this activity can be a gateway to more complex web development.
Ideally other educators present will see the value and potential here and use the tools in their own communities. This process is supported by this OL project. https://github.com/webgameclubs/edlab-gamemakers-club
If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.
A project or a large screen would be ideal.
Time needed
60 mins