http://galileoweb.org/chunb Just another Galileo Web weblog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:44:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Quizlet Date: Tuesday, 11/25/08 Format: 10 multiple choice questions Possible topics: prepcode/testcode/Java, enhanced for loop, regular for loop vocabulary (initialization, boolean test, iteration expression), break statement, Integer.parseInt, and casting. Interesting, but mostly unrelated, article: The secret life of the brain Also: Keys are secrets http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/20/chapter-5-quizlet/ This lab is due to be checked in class on Monday, 11/24/08. First, download the Chapter 5 code. Make a new empty project in JCreator called Game. Put the .java files you downloaded into the Game directory, and add them (Add Existing Files...) to your Game project. In the file Game.java, ... http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/17/lab-8/ Each team member has a different deliverable.  Work together to create a single team packet that you will turn in at the start of class on Monday, 11/17/08. Designer: Explain the concept of the game in words (at least one paragraph), including the "hook" that makes people want to play it and ... http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/13/game-idea-proposals/ This homework is due via email to Mr. Chun by the end of the day on Thursday, 11/20/08. 1. What is the purpose of writing prepcode? 2. What is test code and why would you want to write it?  Search the internet for the phrase "unit testing" as it relates to programming and ... http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/13/chapter-5-homework/ Choose Your Own Adventure Project First draft due to be checked in class Monday, 11/17/08. Due to be shared (and dropped off) at the start of class on Friday, 11/21/08. You might want to read CYOA on Wikipedia to learn more about this style of writing. Rubric   4 3 2 1 Basic Story Structure Narrative leads to a climax followed ... http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/12/cyoa-choose-your-own-adventure/ Now that you have had the experience of creating a game individually, we are going to do a project that more accurately matches the game industry: Working on a team. There are four major roles on a game development team: Designer, Artist, Programmer, and Project Manager.  Each of these jobs has ... http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/10/team-game-project/   There is a timeless struggle between the powers of good and evil, and you are now a part of it. Pick one of these two articles to read: What is Good PowerPoint Design? or Really Bad PowerPoint. As you read, notice the criteria the author gives that will help you evaluate a presentation. Use Google's ... http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/10/good-vs-evil-2/ Here are the games made by our class: awesomeBall2 by Thao Reach The Bottom by Bryan miNre by Anita Snake by Daniel X Pongeroids by George Two Bouncing Balls by James cat2 by Michelle Turret by Vincent Soccer Game by Edward Usagi Jr. by Fontaine Maze by Henry Pass the Door by David Penalty Shot by Fred Game by Sarah Balls In Space by Anthony  Game ... http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/08/casual-games/ Mini-Quiz Date: Monday, 11/10/08 Format: 10 multiple choice questions Possible topics: Arguments, parameters, pass-by-value, return types, equals vs. ==, public vs. private, encapsulation Recommended preparation: JavaBat hasBad and seeColor, Head First Java pg. 89 Log in to QuizStar. http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/06/chapter-4-mini-quiz/ To get familiar with the new Office PowerPoint 2007, we're going to make a presentation with 26 slides.  The titles of each slide are listed below, and your job is to place something on each slide (words, images, or both) to explain what the title means.  These topics also happen ... http://galileoweb.org/chunb/2008/11/05/powerpoint-objectives/