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This video case study was filmed during the Joan Cooney Center research on Games in Education. The video features my classroom as my students are working on their games for the STEM video game challenge using Gamestar Mechanic.

Gaming in education is a really big deal, and a very fun way to get students more involved and interested in education. Board games, video games, even active outdoor games all have an important place in education, and these videos share more about their role in learning. Check out #49 :)

The STEM Video Game Challenge is running through March. Participants can register now and utilize a number of free game design tools to create their own game or submit a design document with an idea for a new game. The contest is open to US residents in grades 6 through 12.

This is like the Teacher's Edition text for use with gamestar mechanic. It includes lesson plans, guides to each quest, and much more.

The Scholastic Level Up program offers curriculum for grades 7 - 12 in video game design across the curriculum. The program focuses on the use of Gamestar Mechanic and Activate

This wired article provides information regarding game design and development tools including links to a number of great resources.

Download Slides: http://gamesauce.org/news/2014/08/20/... Delivered at Casual Connect USA, July 2014

Mr. Walters is a teacher teaching game design. He utilizes gamestar mechanic and Portal 2. Interesting post about iterative design using Portal 2.

A great site telling you what each piece does in portal, so if you want to use them in your levels later!

A very fun game where you get to design your own games