Tools for creating authentic experiences and learning through game design:
GameSalad
GameSalad allows you to create apps and video games for mobile devices directly on a mobile device or computer. This is a great tool for teachers and students who would like to create authentic experiences utilizing video games.
Gamestar Mechanic
Gamestar Mechanic is a web tool that allows students to create video games. This website will allow students to edit and reedit their games based on feedback that they receive from other students creating games. This tool supports authenticity because it is based around a social platform in which students are used to being able to promote themselves/their products as well as receive feedback.
Animoto
Animoto allows students to customize and create their own video clips on the fly. They can import their own images and videos that are authentic to them.
Minecraft (iPad App)
This game allows students to create their own world. If students are all on the same wireless network they can all be in the same world. Teachers can utilize this game to create authentic learning experiences for students.
Trading Cards (iPad App)
This app allows you to create cards that can be traded between users. This is an authentic medium for many students because they are used to trading cards and card games among their friends. It has a social aspect, and allows for student creativity.
GameSalad allows you to create apps and video games for mobile devices directly on a mobile device or computer. This is a great tool for teachers and students who would like to create authentic experiences utilizing video games.
Gamestar Mechanic
Gamestar Mechanic is a web tool that allows students to create video games. This website will allow students to edit and reedit their games based on feedback that they receive from other students creating games. This tool supports authenticity because it is based around a social platform in which students are used to being able to promote themselves/their products as well as receive feedback.
Animoto
Animoto allows students to customize and create their own video clips on the fly. They can import their own images and videos that are authentic to them.
Minecraft (iPad App)
This game allows students to create their own world. If students are all on the same wireless network they can all be in the same world. Teachers can utilize this game to create authentic learning experiences for students.
Trading Cards (iPad App)
This app allows you to create cards that can be traded between users. This is an authentic medium for many students because they are used to trading cards and card games among their friends. It has a social aspect, and allows for student creativity.