Author Archives: 7anantech

Technology to Create Storyboards

Some Background This blog talks about integrating a new technology to year 11 computer science subject. Although not a very popular subject in K-12, for Qatar (where I live)  at least, it is extremely interesting. The curriculum teaches computer science concepts through Alice, a 3D drag-and-drop programming environment. Educational Goal The lesson plan is designedContinue reading “Technology to Create Storyboards”

Learning Game Development

Learning can happen in so many ways, the school is a mean for organized structured learning. This blog is a reflection of a learning experience using “Online Network”. That is, only using youtube and online forums, I tried to learn game development. Watch this short video to see how the experience was like. Also playContinue reading “Learning Game Development”

How do I get my stuff DONE?

I recently started using Wunderlist to organize my Professional Development life. The default criteria for today’s applications is the ability to sync across devices. This is checked off in Wunderlist. Plus you can easily share a list with a co-worker via email! The cool thing about this tool is that it allows you to createContinue reading “How do I get my stuff DONE?”

Learning HTML Game coding

I always thought that learning to code games is very exciting! I knew very little about html coding however it seemed to be my best bet for its popularity and abundance of resources. Throughout my learning, I mainly used youtube videos that are made for online courses such as Udacity, Zenva, and CodeYourFirstGame, with theContinue reading “Learning HTML Game coding”

My Journey in Game Creation

I have been a gamer ever since my childhood (like many millennials!). Gaming was one of the reasons that motivated me to do a computer science degree so that I could one day create some fun games with my own ideas and imagination. During the next 4 weeks I will be learning how to build an online game and publish itContinue reading “My Journey in Game Creation”

Learning to Achieve Understanding

As I am starting my Masters in Educational Technology at MSU, I wrote this essay to reflect upon my understanding on learning, its methods, and how does it apply in my work. I was very excited to learn that many of the educational methods suggested in How People Learn are already practiced in the project I am currently workingContinue reading “Learning to Achieve Understanding”