How to Get Started with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
Creating your very first video game can be both exhilarating and a bit daunting. However, with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade, it’s not only p...
Apr 22, 2024 / Read More
Based on a True Story: Making Games Based on Real World Events
A lot of the time, we think of games as fiction and fantasy, something to help us escape the real world. This week, we’ll explore games t...
Apr 08, 2024 / Read More
Working with Events in MakeCode Arcade
When you think of events, you might think of basketball games, concerts, or even holidays…but in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade, events are sp...
Mar 25, 2024 / Read More
Creating an Arcade Cabinet from Cardboard?!?
Diving into the realm of game development and interactive learning, MakeCode Arcade introduces an innovative project for educators and st...
Mar 18, 2024 / Read More
New Game Jam! (3/1/24–3/31/24)
In celebration of Women’s History Month, MakeCode, in partnership with Girls Who Code and Code Ninjas, proudly announces a Game Jam theme...
Mar 04, 2024 / Read More
AI (Artificial Intelligence) and MakeCode Arcade
AI is all the rage right now, so you may be wondering how Microsoft plans to integrate the phenomenon into its smaller educational produc...
Feb 26, 2024 / Read More
Makey Makey and…micro:bit?
You might be wondering what I’m doing talking about Makey Makey and micro:bit on my Arcade blog! Well, both products are near and dear to...
Feb 05, 2024 / Read More
Free Arcade Game Cartridges!
As always, Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is innovating when it comes to entertainment value and utility of student projects! Starting this mo...
Jan 22, 2024 / Read More
Doors and Portals in MakeCode Arcade: Unlocking New Dimensions in Game Design
Have you ever tried making puzzle or mystery games in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade? Portals, locked doors, and secret passageways can be jus...
Jan 08, 2024 / Read More
Creating Animated Images with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
Whether you’re looking to liven up your digital holiday cards or add some zest to your slideshow, an animated .gif from Microsoft MakeCod...
Dec 25, 2023 / Read More
Creating an Arcade Cabinet from Cardboard?!?
Diving into the realm of game development and interactive learning, MakeCode Arcade introduces an innovative project for educators and st...
Mar 18, 2024 / Read More
New Game Jam! (3/1/24–3/31/24)
In celebration of Women’s History Month, MakeCode, in partnership with Girls Who Code and Code Ninjas, proudly announces a Game Jam theme...
Mar 04, 2024 / Read More
AI (Artificial Intelligence) and MakeCode Arcade
AI is all the rage right now, so you may be wondering how Microsoft plans to integrate the phenomenon into its smaller educational produc...
Feb 26, 2024 / Read More
Makey Makey and…micro:bit?
You might be wondering what I’m doing talking about Makey Makey and micro:bit on my Arcade blog! Well, both products are near and dear to...
Feb 05, 2024 / Read More
Free Arcade Game Cartridges!
As always, Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is innovating when it comes to entertainment value and utility of student projects! Starting this mo...
Jan 22, 2024 / Read More
Doors and Portals in MakeCode Arcade: Unlocking New Dimensions in Game Design
Have you ever tried making puzzle or mystery games in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade? Portals, locked doors, and secret passageways can be jus...
Jan 08, 2024 / Read More
Creating Animated Images with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
Whether you’re looking to liven up your digital holiday cards or add some zest to your slideshow, an animated .gif from Microsoft MakeCod...
Dec 25, 2023 / Read More
Team Building for the Classroom
Have you ever noticed how students who play sports together are more likely to be friends than foes? Wonder why summer camps spend their ...
May 07, 2019 / Read More
Preparing to Learn to Program
Not everyone can be instantly ready to start coding
Mar 01, 2019 / Read More
Reflecting Upon the Hour of Code
Having been involved with the Hour of Code™ in some way since its launch in 2013, I’ve heard both celebrations and complaints. While not ...
Dec 12, 2018 / Read More
Time to Pivot!
Sometimes, you fail. It’s what you do after the failure that matters.
Sep 15, 2018 / Read More
Bringing a Dream to Life
I’m a dreamer. Ever since the days that I first stacked discarded fence boards on top of cinderblocks to create my own laundry basket rol...
Aug 27, 2018 / Read More
Fair Over Equal
Why you should decide to provide an “equitable” experience to your students over an “equal” one.
May 22, 2018 / Read More
Getting Started with Computer Science in Elementary
Edited from https://youtu.be/gjpbCy9hSes
May 11, 2018 / Read More
Problem Solving Might Attract Women to Computer Science
Women are one of the largest potential untapped resources in a field that is crumbling beneath the weight of a bad reputation. At a time ...
Jun 09, 2017 / Read More