Talents Academy


Since the summer of 2003, I have taught classes for the Marshall Summer Talents Academy. Each class took place over the course of a week. The following are some of the classes I taught. On each page you'll find resources used in the class.


Video Game Design

In this class, students learned all about video games and created their own using a program called Game Maker. We also worked with a program called Scratch and learned about the history of console video games.


Programming with Python

Students were introduced to the Python programming language and computer programming in general.


Computers - Inside & Out

Students learned about the parts that make up a computer. They were able to put together a computer from old parts and take it home!


Fixing Photos

In this class, students learned about taking digital photographs. The students edited pictures using GimpShop, which is an open-source alternative to Photoshop.


Build Your Own Webpage

Students created a webpage on Yahoo! Geocities using a program called Sea Monkey. How the Internet works and being safe online were also covered.





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