1. Introduction to Programming with Alice and Java Copyright 2014 Wanda Dann, Don Slater All rights reserved

2.  An introductory programming course  Learning how to program in the context of animation, simulation, storytelling, and building short games.  Learn fundamental programming concepts in Alice ◦ A rapid prototyping tool ◦ Create “rough drafts” of animations, games simulations, and film-like stories Course Description

3.  Software (available online, freeware) ◦ Alice 3.1 ◦ NetBeans 6.9.1 and later ◦ Java 1.6 and later ◦ Alice 3 plugin for NetBeans (you can load these on at home – we have Java on our school computers) Tools

4. Online help/instructions  Go to Alice Install to install on your flash drive.Alice Install  Open the pdf with HowTo instructions in the Assignments folder for Alice – use for instructions to download software Use the info below to install at home.  See Alice Help Page for tutorials on how to  Download and install Alice 3 Download and install Alice 3  Download and install Netbeans and Java Download and install Netbeans and Java  Download and install the Alice 3 plugin for Netbeans

5. Video: 01. A Brief Tour An Overview of Alice 3