1. Globaloria Edith K. Pickens Director Secondary Programs
January 16, 2014

2. Globaloria What is Globaloria?
An online learning system that focuses on teaching students game making through hands-on,
project-based learning. Students learn content of core subjects as they develop online games.
Students master:
STEM knowledge
Digital and computing literacy
Higher-order critical thinking
Global citizenship skills
College and career readiness

3. Globaloria
K-12 blended-learning platform with courses in STEM, computing, game design and coding
Globaloria seeks to increase the STEM pipeline of students who earn a Bachelor’s degree.
Fewer than 4% of high school graduates complete a STEM degree.
By 2018, it is estimated that STEM occupations will account for 8.6 million jobs compared with 7.3 million in 2008.

4. Globaloria Course Content

5. Globaloria Uses Industry Standard Tools to Teach Coding to Students

6. HCS Implementation of Globaloria
Huntsville City Schools will begin professional development for teachers in summer, 2014.
Professional Development is provided by Globaloria. They also provide mentors for teachers an ongoing support throughout the year.
Schools included in this pilot include the Johnson Cluster, Lee Cluster, New Century, and ASFL.
Globaloria will be implemented in grades four through twelve.