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14-09-2022 | Original Paper

Real Coding and Real Games: Design and Development of a Middle School Curriculum Using Unity 3D

Authors: Mete Akcaoglu, Selcuk Dogan, Charles B. Hodges

Published in: TechTrends | Issue 6/2022

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Abstract

In this paper, we describe the design, development, and implementation of a curriculum based on teaching computer science using an industry-standard game-design software: Unity 3D. We discuss the theoretical underpinnings of our instructional design process and steps we have taken to introduce complexity and maintain student motivation. We discuss the challenges of this implementation and possible solutions and detail the additional steps related to teacher professional development, which is a key element for success of new and innovative curricular implementations such as ours.
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Metadata
Title
Real Coding and Real Games: Design and Development of a Middle School Curriculum Using Unity 3D
Authors
Mete Akcaoglu
Selcuk Dogan
Charles B. Hodges
Publication date
14-09-2022
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
TechTrends / Issue 6/2022
Print ISSN: 8756-3894
Electronic ISSN: 1559-7075
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-022-00782-1

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