Hour of Code

I recognized Shakira, Barack Obama, and Ashton Kutcher.
That everybody should learn how to program, no matter where we come from or who we are, is what they encouraged us to do or learn.
Well, I think that it is important to learn how to program because it's something new and hard. You get to understand how games and things are programmed, so that way, you can at least think of studying in that kind of area. I guess that it's something fun too because you get to experience with the coding and you can even mess with it.
Like I said, if you learn from this right now, it will bring you more interest for you to study as your future career. Of course, this is just an option, but talking about this, you get to show more of your creativity and show more of you skills.

Add Hidden Objects

What was it like to add Actionscript to your objects? What kind of game action would you like to add next?

Well, I haven't really added any coding... This is because I'm still going to have changes in the background since it's really simple, as of right now. Well, I could technically use this background, but like I said, I like to be creative when for when it comes to drawing. Yeah, it's a good plan, but it's simple. That is the reason of why I haven't put any Actionscript. I will tell you though, that when I completely finish my background, the hidden objects will be buttons. I like working with buttons since they are easy to work with. Really, the objects will be the correct answer, so that's why I decided to make them into buttons instead of just using them as movie clips and just finding them. For the next time I work on this, I will finish my background quickly because in the end, the coding is what takes longer. I will do this type of coding for all hidden objects. As you can see, I'm still in the process of finishing my background and the start of coding my objects.

Draw Background 11-08-2013

What was it like to draw your background in Flash?
Well, it felt like old times...I mean, that is the thing that I like doing in Globaloria: to draw in Flash. Although I am not finished at all with all of my objects in my scene, they will be soon. What I did today was to draw my background. By that I mean that I just did the basic things: the sky, the sun, trees, the road, and the car. Your idea is correct! The road and the car are there because I will do a Safe Driving game. Like I said, I haven't finished with all of my objects because for that, I need more time and that is something that I lack all the time. So, if there is one thing that I shall improve is: time and get a really fast jump start with all of my work, especially when I plan to do and educational game. That's all I did for the day, which I need to do more...

Make a Paper Prototype

What problems did it help you to solve with your game idea?
 I didn't have a clear idea of what my game will look like, but I know why... Usually, I like to keep my ideas in my mind, so that way I can then put them into Flash. It's really hard for me to put my ideas into a paper, especially when I'm doing a new topic. Anyways, the thing is that I begin drawing and working in Flash, even if my paper prototype is not completed. I don't think that it helps me any way, since it's just an idea. Plus, I end up changing the whole idea from the paper prototype, into a new one. Yeah, right now it's really complicated because this is a new topic that I am working with and I am not sure of what I am about to do. Like I said, with other topics, such as Healthy Living, it's easy to me because I can relate to the topic. With Safe Driving, though, I have a bunch of ideas, but it gets complicated when you decide of what IS that you are FINALLY going to work with.
Back to the question, I still need to solve some decision problems, but will assure you that I will come up with a great idea that will show the player on Safe Driving.

Plan Game Scene

Write about your vision of the game. What excites you the most?

I'm still not sure about my background. It's easy when you think about it, but if you really want to make a creative, but educational game, then it might get a little complicated. Either I will make the background in the road like same Safe Driving games or make the game like a test. For example, if you are beginning to drive, then you must know all the rules in the road. The background doesn't really worry me because as soon as I come up with new ideas, I go fast. What really matters to me is how am I going to be able to put the code. Since I want for the player to learn basic rules of driving, it's really important to me that they know all the facts and soon, they will be reminded. The thing is that I want for the player to not just find objects because it's fairly too easy and what will they learn? No, I don't think that it will help. That's why I will be putting questions and the player must answer the question right by FINDING the RIGHT  object.
This is my basic vision of the game that I will create, but I still need to do much more planning!

Choose Learning Topic- Safe Driving

Why do you like this topic for your Hidden Object Game?

Last year, I chose Healthy Living, so I thought to make another game with a different concept. Although, I must say that I'm not as excited with this topic, but that is just because I have more interest in Healthy Living. This year, is a new year, so I'm going to try a new idea!
Yes, this is also a great topic for a Hidden Object Game. More teens are suffering the consequences, so why not teach them of what is expected in the road? It's also a great way to learn more about this topic, since I'm in high school. I will be able to share my ideas and teachings with other kids my age. I can also, myself, learn more about Safe Driving, since I don't know all the rules completely and appropriately.
Those are my main reasons of why I chose this new topic and I hope I can succeed in making an educational, but also fun game to play!

Play to Learn

Reflect on what you learned by playing these games. What kind of ideas did you get for your own game?

First of all, this is not my first year designing games...I actually enjoy creating Hidden Object Games. Last year, I didn't have a whole lot time to do my Hidden Object Game because we had to do a Mobile Game. I don't know what my topic will be for this year, but I know for sure that I will try to make it a hidden one and educational again. Yeah, these games were great because they all have their own objective and their own learning goal. These games gave me new ideas for new games that I will create. For example, I can focus on safe driving or cleaning up the pollution. I don't have a whole lot to say, but this is because I don't have an idea. Although I do assure you that I will have another great idea!

Play To Learn

Game Title: Math Sports
What is the Learning goal/topic of the game: The learning goal of the game was to find the square root of the numbers that were given to you.
Was the game fun to play? Why or why not?: The game was actually fun to play. I really liked the graphics, they were so creative! It also explains in detail what you need to do. Some of the obstacles were really fast and that made you want to play the game more.
Did the game do a good job of teaching the topic, why or why not?: Yes, but at the same time no. I mean, you actually have to know the square roots. Anyways, I did like it!

Game Title: Mathlodon
What is the Learning goal/topic of the game: The topic of the game was Math. It was about solving hard problems that you can't possibly memorize.
Was the game fun to play? Why or why not?: I honestly didn't like it because it was too hard! Those were questions that I didn't know. I actually need to have a calculator or a piece of paper to solve them.
Did the game do a good job of teaching the topic, why or why not? No, it didn't do a good job on teaching. Like I said, those problems got harder the more you played.

Game Title: Math Blocks
What is the Learning goal/topic of the game: The topic was about Math too. It was about adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
Was the game fun to play? Why or why not?: The game was fun to play. You had to hurry because you had a tetris piece and you had to put it the right way.
Did the game do a good job of teaching the topic, why or why not?: I actually think it did because as you were reading the problem, you tried to hurry as much as possible to solve it. A timed game can be an excellent way to learn it, forcefully.

Where to Get Help

How might your classmates or friends help you with your projects? How will you help your classmates with their projects?

Well, we all can get excellent help from the wiki page, especially in the Help button. There's a lot of cool help that will be useful for you during projects in Globaloria. The Game Ingredients is a great example where you have tips when making a project in Flash. When you need Blogging Help, there are excellent ways where you can figure complicated stuff...

Kid's Science Challenge

The title of the game was Pollution Blasters-Water Quality
Well, I learned the basic thing: prevent pollution.
Well, I think that the creators might have put more facts about pollution. Instead of just having them during the game, it was better to have an About Scene, so that way you couldn't have been distracted during the game.
I guess that it was entertaining because the harmful substances would get faster, so you had to shoot better and faster. Yeah, I ended up trying to do a level 3 to 4 times because it was really fast.

Recycling Stuff

Some of the examples that I saw was aluminum. Sodas are made of aluminum and they can be reused again by making others like that. Plastic can also be recycled. They cut, so then it can be reused for carpets and toys. Easy ways to start recycling is for example, instead of just throwing away a plastic water bottle, you can just reuse it again. Recycle plastic bags, so that you can reuse them also. Of course, sometimes it is very convenient to bring a lunch box with you, but you can start by learning on HOW to recycle and REUSE. At EA Prep for example, most students bring their own water bottles, sodas (drinks) to school. Well, they end up in the trash can, but it would be more convenient if we had like a recyclable place where students can dump them in. For electronics that don't work anymore, it is also very convenient to bring them since most of them are plastic. In conclusion, recycling is just a valuable way to save the environment and us.

Do you think you can change your community?

I am not sure... I can cooperate with a group of people, but me, alone? I guess never. I think that I would stand up for myself for when it comes to something serious, like trash. I would probably talk about how it can affect the environment primarily. Since I am one of those people that don't like to share my feelings with other people, rather my friends, it makes it difficult because, how am I going to change the community if I can't be certain about myself? In conclusion, I think that changing my community will be hard because of me. It's been me all the time and I can't change it if I can't change myself that will cause a positive impact on myself.

Tech Trash

What is tech trash?
Tech trash is is a discarded area of electronic devices.

How does the trash negatively affect the environment?
CRT's have a high lead content and can be environmentally hazardous if not recycled properly. They could seep into groundwater and rivers, contaminating the water supply.


What does the article explain about people looking for solutions to tech trash?
Barbara Kyle said that people can donate electronics, but function well, so that way charities would be able to use them.


What can you do to help keep tech trash from polluting our community?
You can maybe call people that can properly dispose the trash, so that way both you and the environment, can be well satisfied.

School Year

This school year has been so so. Last year, we had amazing teachers, not that I'm saying that this school year's teachers are bad. No. I mean, I really miss in particular, Ms. Milner and Mr. Cunningham. I actually like most of the teachers like Ms. Vidal, Mr. Marino, Ms. Adame, etc. I also like the lunch better. Yeah, it didn't quite change, but the food is much more tasty. One concern, though: last year, I was in advanced Globaloria. This year, however, I am in the beginners Globaloria. I really got annoyed and mad because I took Globaloria for 4 years already, so basically I'm screwed because I have to take it to be able to get involved with stuff. I also like the way that I have gotten closer to people that I didn't think I would. The idea of having classes with others, it's just an opportunity to get to know more people. At the same time, you can form trustworthy and friendship. That's all I have to say about today's year...I also feel a lot older this year. It makes me feel like I am actually becoming an adult. I am starting to really think about college, my future, and how I'm gonna miss some of these crazy weirdos from EAPrep when I'm gone. (I'm crying now because I'm thinking about all this and it's making me sad) 

Me

I am a 10th grader and is 15 years old. I am really short, so that's one of the characteristics that I hate about myself. Well, I am a very...normal person. The quality that I like most about myself is: friendly. I can't be mean to other people because it's just not me. Although when I do get mad, I start to really have this annoying attitude and that is why I have patience too. Sometimes my friends can be really annoying and can be mean to me, but I honestly have a lot of patience. I am also very sweet! I like to laugh a lot, which is something that I really love doing. I am a good listener. I tend to be those people that might help other people with problems. Whenever they have to get something out, they come to me, so that way they wont feel miserable and hopeless. My favorite animal are dogs and puppies. Some time in the future, I will get one because I have never had a dog. I don't like to read any book. It has to be like "The Hunger Games," meaning something interesting and fiction. I am really quiet. Why? I mean, if you want to talk, let it be for something productive or something that you feel. Not to just be annoying and loud...
Here at school, though, I'm not energetic, just sometimes when my friends and I have those crazy moments. That's the other thing: I am full of energy. Yeah, I can be very boring, but at home, my family gets annoyed with me because I act crazy and laugh hard! My favorite class is Geometry and Reading. I LOVE IT!
I really like being girly-girl, meaning that I like to play with make-up and playing with my hair.
If there's one place that I would love to visit is: England! Yeah, London sounds really tempting and duh, I LOVE ONE DIRECTION! (Harry Styles in particular) When I have enough money or retire someday, I would want to live in England!
That's just me...Ana