A brief review of the results of the class Computational Thinking 2015

What did we do in a good way?

• Give them an atari 2006 game.
• Translate a game from scratch.
• Use the same topics for everybody.
• Use better criteria for the projects.
• Students evaluating the game (They were interested in the final presentation).

What do we have to change or add to make a better class?

• We have to say that you can consult or view code, but you have to create a new program.
• Maka a different test for the 2 groups. Make different exercises from the ones made in class.
• Lets the students copy or read the code.
• Don´t let the gamers be there in the classroom.
• Speak and deliver in English.
• Do a videogame on scratch daily for a whole year, add it to youtube... Make it in a methodical way...
• Students don´t understand the properties of the canvas.
• Consider another option to develop a game like Unity.
• Upload their games to the scratch page.
• Pair reviewing (this is very important).
• Zero Bugs (don´t allow bugs).
• Start with the games an improve it.
• Create a book.
• Create one videogame for each day.

We have to add to the project...

• Pair review
• If they have bugs, then assign less points to the team.
• Make the presentations for parents.