[NTLUG:Discuss] Hillcrest idea -- need for volunteer(s)?

[TJ Bell]

Interleaved Response:

Kathleen Weaver wrote:
> 
> Okay, I've got a cool idea, that so far my kids like, the kids who need
> this like and the math teacher and the Dean likes.....  SO here's the idea.
> 
> I want my students to write a math TAAS game.  This is the sketch of the
> idea.
> 
> Kid sits down and plays the game on any computer in the school.  On the
> network is a database that is tracking his progress (but this should also
> be stand alone.)  When kid gets a TAAS problem right he gets to play a
> game.  How long and where in the game he goes depends on the difficulty of
> the question he answers.  When the kid gets a TAAS problem wrong, he gets
> tutored on how to solve the problem.  Even that could be some kind of game.

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Sounds like maybe something that could be done for Steve's idea of the
24hr game??

> I'd like -- blame last meeting over this -- that will run on Linux, Mac,
> Windows... but will require a linux server.  I want for any computer or
> most computers in the school to be able to handle this thing....

Sounds like plib is in order!!

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> What I need:  someone experienced in game programming -- or has time to
> learn -- who can help me plan such a large project.  I would really really
> like to get my 4th period class involved in this, since they are my most
> advanced.

I'm willing to help and I'm sure there are others...let us know!!

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