Kodu is a free application developed by Microsoft to introduce young people to computer games design. This visual programming language allows students to design and build three dimensional games. Kodu can help young people to learn the core concepts of computer science within the context of a project which includes narrative writing, design and maths.
The Learning Technologies Team is pleased to announce the 1st annual Argyll and Bute Kodu Competition. The competition is open to all Argyll and Bute schools and entries must be received by Thursday 1st May 2014.
Click HERE to download the competition instructions.
Please register your schools interest in participating by leaving a comment on this post.
Hi Gary
I am having problems downloading the competition instructions.
You have worked with some of my class before (Minnie Maclellans class P7/6/5G Rockfield) but my P5’s or myself have never used Kodu – any chance of a wee workshop?
Many thanks
Jan Kersel
My class are very excited about this competition and can’t wait to get started on their competition game. I can’t download the instructions either.
Kiersty Travers
P7 Cardross Primary School
Thanks for the info……….Hopefully you can now download the instructions as they should open in a new tab when you click on the link.
Hi Garry
Looking forward to starting but despite disk
computer is still looking for .NET framework.
When I try to download it it is blocked.
Regards Barbara
Thanks for the instructions Gary, our school looking forward to this challenge.
Barbara, bring the machines to Rosneath on Tuesday and I can help you. Or you could bring them to Cardross any other day 🙂
I believe 2 of my students have already registered for the competition Gary, look forward to it.
P6/5 would like to join in the competition too.
P7 in Dalintober Primary would like to participate in the competition. They’ll love it!
Dear Gary,
I attended the Kodu training last year and my P6/7 would definitely be interested in this!!
Thanks
Davina Blair
Inveraray Primary School
Hi Gary,
Clachan Primary would like to enter the comp- we are working with Skipness Primary on our ICT and they would be interested in putting in an entery too.
Thanks,
Lucy
Hi Gary
Barcaldine Primary school children are very keen to take part in this comptition.
Gillian