Finish the Race with Grace

As we near the end of the semester we need to remember all that you've learned and all that you've worked so hard to accomplish is on the line as you are attempting to finish the games that you have created. Please don't rush through and leave the games in limbo with no ending or no clear focus. The demo is upon us now and after this, you will focus on the final levels of the game. Some of your games will be more detailed and sophisticated than others. Do not despair if your game doesn't seem to be one of the most elaborate. Do the best that you can and work toward meeting your goals within the time frame that you have. We all know that our time is short to do the work that has to be completed but it is not something that cannot be accomplished. You simply have to be focused and determined to do so. This takes effort and dedication on your part. Some suggestions are Work from bell to bell. Sign a computer with Flash on out when you have some time during the evening to work on your game. Work on your blogs and learning logs at home or on your own computers outside of class when you don't need Flash if you are having trouble finishing the game work in class because of time constraints. Assign each team member a list of things to do and a due date for accomplishing each thing. Come to my classroom during activity period to work on your game or right after you finish eating your lunch. Stay after school and work on your game in my room. I never leave early unless I have an appointment. Come to my room during home baseball games and work in my room on a computer on your game. I work many of the games selling concessions next door and would be able to help you some. If I'm not here, Mrs. B or Mrs. Newsom could allow you to work in my room. If you have any free time in any of your other classes, ask your teacher to allow you to come to my room to work on your game.