2014 SI Application

Now Accepting Applications for the 2014 Scalable Game Design Summer Institute
Please read the following items before completing the online application form:

If you are a first time applicant from APS, Adams12, BVSD, or SVVSD, please apply to CS4HS Institute for Districts (June 20 - 22).


 * 2014 Teacher Program Description
 * [[Media:2014_Teacher_Agreement_Form(2).pdf|2014 Teacher Agreement Form]]

You may also want to read the one page summary of the Scalable Game Design project's mission, theory, strategy, and results-to-date.

You will apply for one of three workshop options below.

Option 1 Beginner: Introduction to Game Design

June 10 - 12 (Tuesday - Thursday) 8:30 - 5:30 with an evening program/dinner on the 12th 5:30 - 9:00

Master the programming and creation of games starting from simple 1980's arcade games like Frogger and progressing to more sophisticated games such as the Sims using the AgentSheets software. Learn how to teach and motivate students in the classroom.


 * Requirements: FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS ONLY, no previous programming experience required. However, participants should be familiar with laptops/track pad use and highly comfortable with a variety of software.


 * Participants will have mandatory homework prior to arrival because of the fast-pace of instruction.


 * System requirements: Windows 7 H.P. (not starter), or any Mac OS.
 * Related software must be pre-loaded and TESTED prior to attendance.

Option 2 Intermediate: STEM Simulation Design for Returning Participants

June 13 - 14 (Friday – Saturday) 8:30 - 5:30 with an evening program/dinner on the 12th 5:30 - 9:00

Learn how to create and teach basic computational science simulation related to STEM plus Arts (E.G. the spread of a virus, the problem with forest fires,ecosystems, voting, communication etc ) using AgentSheets and Excel.


 * Requirements: Minimum 1 year prior participation in the project or by special approval.
 * Must bring a laptop to the workshops (no netbooks).
 * Minimum Operating System for Windows: Windows 7 Home Premium (not Starter), and any Mac.
 * Related software must be pre-loaded and TESTED prior to attendance.

Option 3 Advanced: Advanced 3D Game and Simulation Design for Returning Participants June 15 – 16 (Sunday – Monday) 8:30 - 5:30

Learn how to create 3D shapes and worlds and program them using AgentCubes. Learn how to create 3D STEM simulations.


 * Requirements: Minimum 2 years prior participation in the project or by special approval.  This is an extremely fast-paced two-day workshop for those thoroughly familiar with AgentSheets software and all levels of game and simulation design used in Scalable Game Design project.
 * Must bring a laptop to the workshops (no netbooks).
 * Minimum Operating System requirements for Windows: OS at least Windows 7 Home Premium; for Macs:  Mac OS 10.6.
 * Related software must be pre-loaded and TESTED prior to attendance.

You will be notified of your acceptance on a rolling-basis until all spaces are full.

Questions about the Summer Institute, Application Form, or Teacher Agreement? Contact Yasko Endo, project manager yasko.endo@colorado.edu