Teach your students digital citizenship while building their skills in computer science and design thinking. Throughout this course, students will learn how to stay safe online and create positive relationships. As they do so, they'll use Roblox Studio to design an obstacle course, getting a sampling of professional fields like 3D modeling, animation and coding. While iterating on their designs, they'll focus on their collaborative communication skills , providing peer feedback and reflecting on their design process.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Participate online in a way that fosters positive relationships and builds community.
- Practice design thinking by planning, designing, and playtesting a game.
- Create scripts for gameplay elements using coding concepts like if/then statements and variables.
ISTE Standards: Empowered Learner 1d, Innovative Designer 4a, 4c, Creative Communicator 6b, 6c
This course is comprised of multiple lesson plans intended to be used over time. We estimate each lesson plan will be a full class day (45 minutes) for high school students.
Sessions
| Session | Description |
|---|---|
| Intro to Roblox | Start the course by learning digital safety tips while being online. Then, start creating an obstacle course using Roblox Studio, the software used to make all Roblox games. |
| Being a Digital Citizen | Learn how to positively contribute to online communities and confront cyberbullying. Then, work on the obstacle course and get feedback from peers. |
| Lights and Polish | Personalize the obstacle course with special effects and work on implementing feedback and improvements. |
| Coding Fundamentals | Explore coding concepts like if/then statements. Using Lua, the programming language in Roblox, students will add traps into their game for a new challenge. |
| Animating Characters | Students will further personalize their game by posing a 3D figure into a unique walk animation, whether it's "swimming" through the air or hopping. |
| Finishing Projects | Take time to catch up on previous lessons and prepare the adventure game for others to play. Students should evaluate if their game meets the goals of being fun, challenging, and bug-free; redesigning or improving their game as needed. |