Grok Learning provides self-paced technologies learning modules for students to do at home or at school.
In this resource students create a space invaders game using a Javascript module.
Structure and features
Ask students what they know about the game 'Space invaders'
Direct them to the Internet Archive that has an example of the original 'Space invaders' game. Use arrow keys to move and the ctrl key to fire.
This was a very popular game in the 80s and 90s.
Work through the Grok Learning module to find out how to code their own space invaders game
Reflection
What games do students like to play? How do the graphics compare? How could a more complex game be coded?
For students and families
Parents and families can sign up to Grok Learning but with limited offerings.
For teachers
Teachers can log into Grok Learning with their Learnlink credentials. The department has free access and single sign-on.
Teachers can access a number of courses and add students to the ones they want them to complete.
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Teacher notes
This resource is aligned to the Digital Technologies subject in the Australian Curriculum
The sub-strand it relates to is 'producing and implementing' user interfaces using a general purpose programming language.
