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Monthly Archives: June 2020

A while back, AnnMaria opened up the discussion for unpaid interns. On the other hand, Maria is set on interns being paid because she feels that having unpaid interns is taking advantage of young people who are desperate for work experience. But AnnMaria is open to the idea of unpaid […]

Why Paying Interns is Worth It

June 30, 2020 in Start-up Diaries tagged 7 Generation Games / interns by Hannah Wren

According to PBS, internships are going away or going remote in the odd, new normal. With many universities and colleges going remote and even dropping standardized test requirements, higher ed is set to move forward despite the odds. Have no fear, future intern. Your best bet right now is to […]

Landing an Internship in the Pandemic

June 30, 2020 in 7GenGames / Start-up Diaries tagged Intern / Internship by Maria Burns Ortiz

Today I was thinking about what to write about. Usually—as our subscribers know—we dedicate this section to showcase technological advancements, trends in education, and more. However, this time, with the 7 Generation Games team, we want to take it further and show you the “core” of why we dedicate our […]

Breaking down barriers to success, one math problem at a ...

June 25, 2020 in 7GenGames / FAQ by Daniel Mondaca

We'd love to share our insights and experiences at 7 Generation Games with your podcast audience.

Podcasters: Let’s Talk!

June 23, 2020 in 7GenGames / blogposts / Customized Games / FAQ / Newsletter / podcast tagged AnnMaria De Mars / Maria Burns Ortiz / newsletter / Podcast by Christy Hanson

So, we’ve covered design, art, sound, coding, and management. What could possibly be left? “Games are never finished, they’re just abandoned.” One of the most accomplished game developers I ever met told me that. What he meant was that there is always some way you could make your game better. […]

Game Design Class Pt. 4: What’s left?

June 22, 2020 in Educational Games / Game Design by AnnMaria De Mars

Diagram of functional software architecture used in game design course — If you’ve been following along, you’ve learned about game testers, designers, project managers and the creative director. You’ve met the audio engineer and artists/ animators. Now it’s time for my favorite people on the team because that includes me – the developers! (I have just been informed by Maria that […]

Game Design Class Pt. 3: Developer

June 19, 2020 in Educational Games / Game Design by AnnMaria De Mars

Secret service agent getting game design mission — The second week of game design class begins with sound and art. Did you know sound can make a game look better? Really.

Game Design Class Pt. 2: Audio, Art and Animation

June 18, 2020 in Educational Games / Game Design tagged Audio / sound in games by AnnMaria De Mars

Finding Success in Data-Driven Entrepreneurship with Dr. AnnMaria De Mars – President Data Futurology Podcast host Felipe Flores catches up with our president, Dr. AnnMaria De Mars! Podcast Listen now | Duration 48:02 | Recorded on June 16, 2020 Life experiences, judo principles, and pure grit. “In this episode,” Flores […]

Data Futurology Podcast #119 with Dr. De Mars

June 18, 2020 in 7GenGames / AnnMaria / Educational Games / podcast by Christy Hanson

Game design from last's years class - room search — When I was a kid, I had no idea what those people in shiny office buildings downtown actually did. Whether we’re talking about rural towns in the Midwest or south Los Angeles, I know many students who are in the same boat with the same question: What IS an audio […]

Game Design Class Pt. 1: Team Roles

June 16, 2020 in 7GenGames / Educational Games / Game Design / Remote Education tagged Game Design / learning at home by AnnMaria De Mars

After playing Spirit Lake or Making Camp, it’s time for a nature walk. Visiting local trails or the park and identifying elements from the game could be a good way to immerse kids in the natural world. Materials: Pencils Small, light notebook (nothing too fancy) If you and your […]

Keeping a Nature Journal

June 15, 2020 in 7GenGames / Cultural content / Educational Games / problem-solving tagged 7GenGames / summer learning by Christy Hanson

The following 7 Generation Games are Chromebook compatible. MAKING CAMP: OJIBWE (Grades 3-5) In Making Camp: Ojibwe, players practice multiplication and division skills while learning math problem-solving strategies. They’ll also be introduced to Ojibwe history. Earn points by solving math problems and answering social studies questions in the village-building […]

Get 7 Generation Games on Chromebook

June 15, 2020 in 7GenGames / Bilingual Education / Education: Innovation and STEM / Educational Games / Educational Resources / Math by Maria Burns Ortiz

As a woman-owned and led company that prides itself on ambitiously getting game development done, we think kids should give technology and coding a shot with 7 Generation Games. Recently we unveiled a learning opportunity for students aged 11-15 to take game development with Dr. De Mars. We want to […]

Learn game development with us!

June 10, 2020 in Educational Games / Women in Tech tagged Digital Learning / Educational Games / summer learning by Christy Hanson