Are you a Code Hero?
Alex Peake, a game developer who lives in San Francisco, is developing a game that teaches students how to make games using a 3D Code Gun. He has formed a Code Hero Army on Facebook and is looking for pledges to help complete the development of this game: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/primerist/code-hero-a-game-that-teaches-you-to-make-games-he
I’m in the Code Hero Army, and I encourage you to support this initiative. Excitement is building as the deadline for winning financial support nears: http://www.develop-online.net/news/39885/Code-Hero-Kickstarter-going-to-the-wire
UPDATE: Nearly $175,000 was pledged to improve the Code Hero game!
As I looked into this industry, I was very surprised at the rich and engaging activity… and of how this type of activity is a magnet for students who will develop their skill as artists and coders to prepare for work and college. Here are some links that will give you a perspective on the development of initiatives that are engaging to students:
http://www.hackthefuture.org/sponsor.html
http://www.kickstarter.com/discover/cities/san-francisco-ca?