1. Navigation and Pathing
Introduction to coding through Kodu

2. Learning Objectives
All to learn the steps involved in programming at least two different methods to make a Kodu move, one manual and one automatic
Most to apply a range of skills to modify and create a simple Kodu game world which interacts with objects
Some to be able to explain the advantages of both clones and creatables in terms of ease of program maintenance

3. Navigation
Navigation in a computer game is an important aspect to program
What different methods of navigation do you think we might use in Kodu?
HINT: Navigation methods can be either Automatic or Manual

4. Navigation Methods Manual navigation using the keyboard
Automatic navigation using “When See…”
Automatic navigation using “…Do Move…”
Automatic navigation using Paths

5. Manual navigation using the keyboard
Automatic navigation using “When See…”
Automatic navigation using “…Do Move…”
Automatic navigation using Paths

6. Navigation and Pathing
Challenges: Manual navigation, Automatic navigation and Pathing.
Instructions: You have just learnt a variety of ways to code navigation into your games. Now it’s time to experiment yourself. Use Worksheet 3 and follow the instructions.

7. Recap so far Navigation is an important part of computer games
Navigation can be coded to be either:
Manual
Automatic
Pathing is a powerful concept in Kodu
Combining concepts such as:
“When See…”
“Near by” and “Far Away”
Pathing
…can result in intelligent navigation

8. Introduction to coding through Kodu
Clones and Creatables
Introduction to coding through Kodu

9. What does the term cloning mean?

10. What does the term cloning mean?
“Cloning” means to make an exact copy of something
When we clone an object or character in a computer game we copy all of its attributes (colour, size) and all of its code

11. Cloning in computer games
Why might the concept of cloning be useful in computer games design?

12. Cloning vs Creatables
You are about to see a demonstration of the power of creatables in Kodu
This is an advanced form of cloning which has big advantages
It is unlikely you will have come across this concept before. Pay close attention as you will be having a go soon!

13. Cloning and Creatables
Challenges: Copying, Cloning, Setting up Creatables
Use Worksheet 4 and follow the instructions

14. Recap What is cloning? What is a creatable? Which method is better?
Is it always better to use creatables over cloning?

15. Finally…
Complete the plenary questions to show me what you have learnt today.
Plenary questions should be completed and are available on the iTeach website