We will concentrate on the following during the game design project:

  • organization:
    • time management—including using time effectively in class, keeping to deadlines
    • self-management—including personal goal setting, organization of learning materials

      Key questions to answer throughout this unit:

      • What aspects of my organization do I need to develop?
      • How can I best organize myself?
  • reflection
    • self evaluation — the keeping of a process journals and portfolios, reflecting at different stages in the learning process
    • self-awareness—including seeking out positive criticism, reflecting on areas of perceived limitation

      Key questions to answer throughout this unit:

      • How do I reflect?
      • How have my reflections helped me learn
  • thinking:
    • developing questions
    • generating ideas—including the use of brainstorming
    • planning—including storyboarding and outlining a plan
  • Key questions to answer throughout this unit:

    • What tools can help me think in different ways?
    • What planning tools do I have?
  • transfer of knowledge:
    • applying skills and knowledge in unfamiliar situations (while learning a new software application)

      Key questions to answer throughout this unit:

      • How can I use my knowledge, understanding and skills across different software packages?
      • How can I use my knowledge, understanding and skills across subject
  • Collaboration:
      • working in groups—including delegating and taking responsibility, adapting to roles, resolving group conflicts, demonstrating teamwork
      • accepting others—including analysing others’ ideas, respecting others’ points of view, using ideas critically

        Key questions to answer throughout this unit:

        • How do I work with others?
        • What successes have I had when I have worked with others?
        • How can I work with others; how can they work with me?