Taking advantage of the Microsoft MakeCode platform, you can bring games to life through coding/drawing your own game from scratch or play games already available on the platform. The activities are designed for beginners and you can easily navigate through the tutorials.
Source: Microsoft Hour of Code 2020
The Microsoft 2020 Hour of Code, is divided into three parts as below:
- Coding Tutorial to create a Shark Attack game. The game involves creating a skill map to guide the shark as it searches for food in the ocean. This is a guided tutorial where the learner will be required to drag and drop blocks according to the tutorial
- Designing challenge, where you get to design a clover game. The game involves a rabbit collecting clovers and has to avoid bees on the way.
- Last part of the challenge will be playing the Asphodel Game. In this game you get to help Asphodel navigate to her trophy.
An educators guide has been provided to aid in understanding and guiding learners as they navigate the challenges.