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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A4: I think AI will make game design more accessible for many non-programmers. Imagine if master storytellers could create video games more easily. #LevelUpEDU

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A3: Not really a tool or resource but I always try to bring guest speakers in to talk about careers in what I am teaching. I have the fantastic honor of hosting the last living creator of Yoda who will be speaking to my class this year..after we finish our puppetry/animatronics module. #LevelUpEDU

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The students create them from scratch depending on the topic, but my favorite so far was a Chinese class coming in to craft a board game based on a book they were reading. It focused on the adventures of the creator of Majong. #LevelUpEDU

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I enjoy Unity but they constantly update/retire the VR components….all for the better…but it gets frustrating!

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A2: Our esports team really began doing a deep dive in broadcasting/streaming which leads into graphic design and project management. #LevelUpEDU

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A1: Outside of my Makerspace I teach an Intro to VR course, utilizing Unity (still wanting to jump ship to Unreal)…we focus mainly on the programming and modules in Unity/interface design to give students exp. in programming…but I also frequently incorporate physical board game creation. #LevelUpEDU

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Hello hello! Jesse Robinson, Dir. of the Glimcher Tech&Design Hub. Currently playing Indiana Jones and No Man’s Sky #LevelUpEDU

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

You're going to love hearing about this semesters class! Fantasy Realms....I'm sure I have talked about it in some of our same channels.

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

And if not tonight...when these posts finally cross your feed! #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

And remember to join Kelly and Nick next week! Same bat time. Same bat channel! *drops mic* #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

And that's it! Feel free to keep answering and interacting with one another. Thank you so so so much for joining Kelly and I tonight. We had a blast and hope you made some great connections tonight! #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

A4: I would like to build on a project we started 5 years ago. A children's show but utilizing animatronics, puppets and crazy set design. My class is a semester long so it's a pretty high hanging fruit....but given more time I think the students could make an epic production. #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

So true! For myself....I'd like to travel more

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

A3: Spending more time playing with my kids. I have two young ones and I'm just realizing how fast it goes. Most days I just want to sit and watch a show or play some videogames and 'turn off'. But they are so excited to play when I get home.I t needs to be more of a priority for me #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

For our final question (Q4) we want you to dream big! #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

It was a tough lesson! Everytime the head of school came in I could tell he was questioning the chaos....but I repeated my mantra to him: a clean makerspace is a makerspace that is not being used. That being said....if you can't find a hammer, you have other issues.

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

For Q3, let's focus a bit on our own wellness. What are your self-care goals this year, and what obstacles have prevented you from practicing them in the past? #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Innovation definitely doesn't take place in a vacuum! I agree whole-heartedly with you on the importance and benefit of learning communities. #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

A1: Realizing that a semi-clean Makerspace makes for an organized one. I spent part of my vacation reorganizing. It was a hard transition....I always enjoyed the chaos that is my room....so many projects in different stages of completion just showed how used the space was. #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

For Q2 how will you partner with students to encourage them in their own goal-setting process? #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

For Q1 we're asking you to reflect upon last year. What lessons did you learn that you want to put into practice for this year? Hindsight is 20/20 after all! #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Intro: I'm the Director of the Glimcher Tech & Design Hub at #ShadySideAcademy, an ind. school in Pittsburgh, PA. The Hub is an 8000 sqft FabLab focused on innovation and design. We have all the typical equipment that the students have been leveraging to design some cool things. #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Welcome to tonight's chat! I'm guest hosting along with the amazing Kelly McNeil (@edugamergal.bsky.socal) while Nick Schiner (@stayplayingnick.com) enjoys some much-deserved time off. Let's get started with introductions! #YouthMADE

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Welcome everyone! A few reminders for our #YouthMADE chat tonight starting in a few minutes: -Respond with A1, A2, etc. -Please use the #YouthMADE hashtag on all your posts -We'll have 4 questions in 30 minutes

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Testing out a scheduled message. :)

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Kelly McNeil | EduGamerGal @edugamergal.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Happy Monday #EduSky Tonight is our first #YouthMADE chat for 2025! We'll be discussing 2025 dreams and goals. Hosted by the wonderful @jrobinson.bsky.social Educators, leaders and anyone interested in youth #making #art #activism and #design in #education please join us here at 7pm ET tonight!

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Never heard of Twine. I’ll have to check it out.

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

My Community Connections class is going to focus an entire semester on a physical escape room next year. I’m hoping to partner with the local library and install it there…..maybe bundle it all up for a conference presentation.

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

When I taught game design I stressed the fact that you could be a coding guru but if you didn’t know what makes a good game….you would never be successful.

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

It definitely helps with the more visual learners. I try to be as multi-modal as I can. I had more success building a physical Escape Room with mechanical puzzles than I ever did in VR.

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

And yes, my avatar is my daughter’s axolotl, Goldy. Cute and vicious. Much like my feral child.

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

A4: When I taught Game Design I used: Godot, Gamemaker, RPGMaker, Unity and Unreal Engine. But something as simple as a Choose your Own Adventure style card game can be an effective way to introduce algorithmic processes. #LevelUpEDU

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

A3: Game design in essence is multidisciplinary with elements of art, storytelling, coding, sound effects and music. This allows for an inclusive environment where anyone can find some level of expertise/interest and engagement. #LevelUpEDU

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Zoe Immersive is definitely the lower hanging fruit regarding designing in VR. It caters better to the less experienced coders….but we still have students who want to do the hard lifting.

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

In Unity we designed puzzles/problems to be implemented in a VR-focused Escape Room….currently trying to do the same in Zoe Immersive.

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

And I definitely got my question and answers mixed up!

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

A1: Problem-solving skills. Students develop computational thinking skills by tackling challenges and designing solutions in gameplay or game design. #LevelUpEDU

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Hello. Jesse Robinson, Director of the Glimcher Tech & Design Hub at Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, PA. I teach two dedicated maker classes as well as an INtro to VR course. Currently playing Conan Exiles but love Witcher 3, Minecraft and Destiny. #LevelUpEdu

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

(Cross post: LinkedIn) Just a few of the student final projects created (or in the process) in the Glimcher Tech & Design Hub at Shady Side Academy! 3D Printed Violin, RC Car, Jewelry Box, MiniBike trailer, HellDiver's helmet, lathed bat, a motorized BarcaLounger, and a very wonky table. More soon!

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Jesse Robinson @jrobinson.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

A busy day in the Glimcher Tech & Design Hub!

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