Sandbox Platform Features and Curriculum

The video is a livestream episode discussing the Sandbox platform and its educational applications. Mike Washburn and Becky Latoff introduce the Sandbox community and courses, emphasizing the Sandbox 101 course and the Game Maker Studio high school curriculum. They explore building and designing game worlds, highlighting the use of assets and creativity. The discussion extends to using game design as a tool in education, with insights into classroom applications and student engagement. The video concludes with an exploration of Sandbox features and community engagement, encouraging educators to integrate Sandbox into their teaching.

What is the main focus of the Sandbox live stream partnership with Participate?

• To promote online gaming

• To teach educators how to use Sandbox tools in classrooms

• To sell Sandbox merchandise

• To create a new game

What is the purpose of the Sandbox 101 course?

• To teach coding languages

• To offer a beginner's guide to Sandbox and its tools

• To provide an advanced view of Sandbox

• To sell Sandbox assets

What is Becky’s theme for her Sandbox project?

• A pirate ship

• A Japanese-themed village

• A futuristic city

• A medieval castle

What is Mike's plan for his Sandbox game?

• To create a racing game

• To build an RPG with different environments

• To design a sports game

• To develop a puzzle game

How can the Sandbox curriculum be adapted for different educational settings?

• It can only be used in high schools

• It is fixed and cannot be adapted

• It is flexible and can be tailored to different needs

• It is only for college students

What is a key feature of the Sandbox curriculum that benefits students?

• It focuses solely on coding

• It allows students to skip feedback

• It encourages students to work individually

• It teaches students to give and receive valuable feedback

What can educators do with the Sandbox marketplace?

• Create a new marketplace

• Only view assets without downloading

• Purchase and download assets for their projects

• Sell their own games

What is a potential feature discussed for future Sandbox updates?

• Custom sound implementation

• Augmented reality integration

• Virtual reality support

• Multiplayer game creation

How can students personalize their Sandbox games?

• By creating custom sounds and music

• By using only pre-made assets

• By following a strict template

• By using only text-based elements

What is the current development stage of the Sandbox platform?

• Beta

• Final release

• Pre-alpha

• Alpha