Ozaria: The New Gold Standard in Game-Based Coding?
Ozaria takes a game-based approach to teaching text-based coding in Python or Javascript. The game's framed by a fantasy adventure narrative, told through illustrated cutscenes, which then lead to a puzzle game students must complete to advance the storyline. Ozaria is standards-aligned, meeting CSTA and ISTE standards. It's built with middle schoolers in mind, but extend below and above those grade levels. The curriculum is well-structured and includes a mix of whole class instruction, independent practice, group work, and creative opportunities -- if the curriculum guide and lesson slides are followed. Throughout, there's also a lot of great info about computer science concepts that'll help students understand things like algorithms, loops, and debugging. There's also a healthy focus on SEL, encouraging students to develop resiliency and integrity when working on a project.
For more, check out our review of Ozaria: https://www.commonsense.org/education...
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