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Going from a face-to-face lesson delivery model to a remote one is a huge change. Covid-19 changed the future of education. We need to adapt to new things: online lesson delivery, remote student engagement, new software, and student online safety, all while considering the impact of blended learning. This new […]

Blended Learning

2 Jul, 2020 in blogposts / Educational Games / Teachers / Tech Tips tagged b-learning / blended lelarning by Daniel Mondaca

Hello Teachers and Homeschoolers! As part of our game licensing, we at 7 Generation Games have lesson resources for you – PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, curriculum building tools, etc. – that can be used to reinforce remote learning, a necessity during this odd, new normal. It’s up to you to […]

We Have Remote Teacher Resources

1 Jul, 2020 in 7GenGames / Educational Games / Educational Resources / Teachers / Uncategorized by Maria Burns Ortiz

So, we’ve covered design, art, sound, coding, and management. What could possibly be left? “Games are never finished, they’re just abandoned.” One of the most accomplished game developers I ever met told me that. What he meant was that there is always some way you could make your game better. […]

Game Design Class Pt. 4: What’s left?

22 Jun, 2020 in Educational Games / Game Design by AnnMaria De Mars

Diagram of functional software architecture used in game design course — If you’ve been following along, you’ve learned about game testers, designers, project managers and the creative director. You’ve met the audio engineer and artists/ animators. Now it’s time for my favorite people on the team because that includes me – the developers! (I have just been informed by Maria that […]

Game Design Class Pt. 3: Developer

19 Jun, 2020 in Educational Games / Game Design by AnnMaria De Mars

Secret service agent getting game design mission — The second week of game design class begins with sound and art. Did you know sound can make a game look better? Really.

Game Design Class Pt. 2: Audio, Art and Animation

18 Jun, 2020 in Educational Games / Game Design tagged Audio / sound in games by AnnMaria De Mars

Finding Success in Data-Driven Entrepreneurship with Dr. AnnMaria De Mars – President Data Futurology Podcast host Felipe Flores catches up with our president, Dr. AnnMaria De Mars! Podcast Listen now | Duration 48:02 | Recorded on June 16, 2020 Life experiences, judo principles, and pure grit. “In this episode,” Flores […]

Data Futurology Podcast #119 with Dr. De Mars

18 Jun, 2020 in 7GenGames / AnnMaria / Educational Games / podcast by Christy Hanson

Game design from last's years class - room search — When I was a kid, I had no idea what those people in shiny office buildings downtown actually did. Whether we’re talking about rural towns in the Midwest or south Los Angeles, I know many students who are in the same boat with the same question: What IS an audio […]

Game Design Class Pt. 1: Team Roles

16 Jun, 2020 in Educational Games / Game Design by AnnMaria De Mars

After playing Spirit Lake or Making Camp, it’s time for a nature walk. Visiting local trails or the park and identifying elements from the game could be a good way to immerse kids in the natural world. Materials: Pencils Small, light notebook (nothing too fancy) If you and your kids […]

Keeping a Nature Journal

15 Jun, 2020 in 7GenGames / Cultural content / Educational Games / problem-solving tagged 7GenGames / summer learning by Christy Hanson

The following 7 Generation Games are Chromebook compatible. In “Making Camp Premium,” players practice multiplication and division skills while learning math problem-solving strategies. They’ll also be introduced to Native American history. PLUS get the completely new words challenges section, an activity randomizer, and more. Customize your virtual wigwam inside […]

Get 7 Generation Games on Chromebook

15 Jun, 2020 in 7GenGames / Bilingual Education / Education: Innovation and STEM / Educational Games / Educational Resources / Math by Maria Burns Ortiz

As a woman-owned and led company that prides itself on ambitiously getting game development done, we think kids should give technology and coding a shot with 7 Generation Games. Recently we unveiled a learning opportunity for students aged 11-15 to take game development with Dr. De Mars. We want to […]

Learn game development with us!

10 Jun, 2020 in Educational Games / Women in Tech tagged Digital Learning / Educational Games / summer learning by Christy Hanson

The novel COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live. Although it has caused sudden and unexpected changes, we have to be positive and make the best out of our new “home situation” a.k.a. quarantine. For example, spending more time at home means more time with family, more time […]

Are your children bored at home? Make them learn while ...

27 May, 2020 in Educational Games by Daniel Mondaca

With schools being closed you might have noticed that many companies are offering their products and services for free during this quarantine. So here’s part 2 of a selection of the educational products and activities you can “plug & play” to continue learning from home. If you missed part 1, […]

Educational Activities You Can Do at Home part 2!

26 May, 2020 in Educational Games tagged home / homeschooling by Daniel Mondaca