Bring coding and creativity together with this complete Video Game Design Unit that walks students step-by-step through designing and building their own playable video game in MakeCode Arcade. This resource is built to be engaging, structured, and easy for teachers to deliver, even if coding or game design isn’t your specialty. Students learn core game development concepts while creating their own game using guided tutorials, warm-up activities, and a structured assessment task. The unit focuses on problem-solving, creativity, and digital design skills, while also reinforcing cybersafety and responsible digital behaviour. The lessons are supported by clear video tutorials that demonstrate exactly how to build the game, meaning students can work independently and teachers can confidently facilitate the learning process. Whether you’re a Digital Technologies teacher, STEM teacher, or simply looking for an exciting coding unit, this resource provides everything you need to run a successful game design project. What’s Included This complete unit package includes everything needed to teach a full game design project from start to finish: 7 step-by-step video tutorials guiding students through the game creation process (all 4K videos inlcuded + links to YouTube versions supplied) Warm-up coding activities to introduce key concepts before the project begins A structured assessment task where students design and build their own video game A modified assessment task for students with learning difficulties or lower literacy levels A clear marking guide to make grading simple and consistent A ready-to-use cybersafety presentation to help students design responsible digital content Links to YouTube tutorials so students can revisit instructions anytime Why Teachers Love This Unit Minimal preparation required – everything is ready to go Video support for students – reduces teacher workload during lessons Differentiated assessment – supports mixed ability classrooms Highly engaging project-based learning Perfect for beginner game designers Skills Students Will Learn Students will develop skills in: Game design and planning Basic coding and debugging Creative digital design Problem solving and logical thinking Cyber safety and responsible online behaviour Perfect For This unit is ideal for: Middle school Digital Technologies classes STEM programs Coding clubs Game design introductions

This is the revised and updated Python coding workbook that is a full term worth of work. To date, it has had over 6000 downloads and all 5-star reviews. It is targeted at first-time programmers that haven’t used a scripting language before (but are ready to move on from block-based coding). It would be ideal for Grades 6-9. The workbook is 40 pages in length and contains: Links to 22 short and sharp Python video tutorials (all made by this author - they can be found on YouTube - search for “Geek Tutorials”). The code is provided for teachers. 24 practical activities to be completed in Python. The code is provided for teachers. Easy-to-understand theory notes about computer programs, coders, algorithms, flowcharts, sequence-selection-iteration, and all the coding concepts covered in the book A glossary of keywords Useful links to extend your Python knowledge An exam with answer booklet All of the activity answers and completed code is supplied. The workbook is completely editable, so if some of the questions don’t suit your audience, simply go in and quickly change them. Everything included in this package works on a range of operating systems and it is all completely free to use. This package would be ideal for ICT teachers and non-specialist staff.

This 6-lesson activity pack contains Christmas coding tasks that will keep your students engaged as the year draws to a close. In this bundle, you will find fun activities that will have your students coding amazing designs using Python’s Turtle module. Students will learn to code: Santa’s hat Christmas gifts A Christmas tree A wreath A decoration A snowman This pack contains a ready to print work booklet, as well as direct links to my step-by-step video tutorials, which are fun, easy to follow and help kids understand Python code. I have also supplied 6 extension tasks and included the finished code for each of the tasks in the booklet. This is a fantastic resource that will keep your kids enagaged and will keep you sane in the final weeks of the school year - all for the price of a cup of coffee. If you have any questions - just ask! Enjoy the bundle!

This package contains a detailed presentation (44-slides in length) that is packed full of useful and engaging information/activities about magazine covers. It is easy to follow and suitable for all levels of high school. This is a must-see slideshow before any student studies and creates their own magazine cover. You will also have access to a step-by-step video tutorial that will show you how to create a professional magazine cover using Adobe Photoshop and Photopea (a free, online alternative to Photoshop). You will also get access to a few other tutorials that can be used to build skills in Photoshop and Photopea. LEARNING GOALS Students will be able to analyse a magazine cover by taking into consideration the genre, codes and conventions, mode of address and social issues. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of magazine cover design to create their own magazine cover using technical software.

Teach your students all there is to know about responsive web design using HTML and CSS. This engaging bundle of work will last you at least 10 weeks and comes with the following items: 7 x video tutorials, including all resources and source code 2 x student challenges 3 x theory lessons (HTML/CSS, Accessibility, Web Design Principles) 1 x assessment task with helpful templates The free https://brackets.io/ website editor is used throughout this bundle of work. Save yourself the time and effort of planning a web design unit - download this beauty today!

This unit of work is an excellent insight to the exciting world of video. Students will learn about: Shot sizes Camera angles Camera movements How to capture sound Conventions for a TV news report How to use a green screen Camera care and how to get started with a DSLR This unit can be adapted to suit any context, but does focus on “News Reports.” Included in this pack are detailed lessons, interesting PowerPoint presentations, engaging worksheets, practical activities, an assessment task with ‘A’ grade examplar, and a few other helpful bits and pieces. This unit would suit all levels of high school (Ages 12+). All worksheets and presentations can be edited to suit your audience. This unit has been taught successfully in Australia for the past 3 years, with fantastic student engagement.