Game Maker is not as simple as it first appears. Similar to the programming software Scratch it is extremely complicated!
Game Maker looks at programming, creating games and animations. It is not an easily explainable innovation and is extremely time consuming. Although it is not easy to use children will enjoy the challenge and develop individual skills in relation to the program and its components.
Game Maker can be approached in a range of different ways with children learning constructing, deconstructing and mathematical skills. It is generally aimed at technologically advanced students and incorporated in programs such as PEAC.
Personally I would not use this innovation to teach a particular learning area concept as I do not see the link however I would use it to support learning and promote students higher-order thinking.
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