Project Goals:
The following are the short- and long-term goals for this project:
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Increase student understanding of 3D game design, animation, and coding using blueprint scripting.
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Liaison with local high school computer science teachers to build community and increase the number of students interested in exploring computer science in high school.
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Increase capacity among elementary school teachers on how to effectively implement Twinmotion and Unreal Engine to foster creativity, increase student engagement, and teach concepts in 3D game design.
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Engage elementary school students in 3D game design to move towards becoming creators and not just consumers.
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Develop and make available curriculum lesson plans that support learning (and address specific expectations in the Ontario Math curriculum).
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Professional development for me and others.
REVISED Project Budget Proposal
I am requesting a total of $44,000 for this project, which includes the following:​
$9,000
Release time for initial teacher information and training workshops. This includes three full-day training days for up to 10 teachers from the elementary and secondary panels.
$18,000
Release time for in-class presentation, implementation, and support at participating schools within the school board. This includes six full-day release time for up to 10 teachers from the elementary and secondary panels. Three days would be used in the first year of the project, and three days would be used in the second year in order to promote continued learning and effective implementation.
$12,000
Personal release time for curriculum development. This includes two full-day release days per month over the course of two years (i.e., 20 days/school year; 40 days total)
$5,000
Funds to upgrade the current desktop computers being used in the project. This would included installation of SSD drives and additional RAM on 10 computers.