Game Design Tutoring With Roblox Studio (Ages 8-14)
Learn coding, game design, and future-ready skills while creating Roblox games you can publish for others to play.
Learn coding, game design, and future-ready skills while creating Roblox games you can publish for others to play.
About The Program
Roblox gives students an entry point into game design and coding that is fun and prepares them for more advanced creation both in Roblox Studio and beyond. The Lua coding language used in Roblox Studio is also one of the more user-friendly scripting languages. It is easy for beginners to start with and can help advanced users grow in their understanding of coding and object-oriented programming.
In our Roblox tutoring program, students receive 1 on 1 instruction from expert instructor Shawn Walk, a veteran of teaching Roblox Studio and making coding/game design concepts understandable for kids. Instruction is also tailored to a student’s previous experience. If a student is just starting out in Roblox studio, the tutoring starts with basic building and coding concepts. If a student has previous experience using Roblox Studio, instruction is designed to build upon that experience and take their abilities to the next level.
More About Our Tutoring
- Students typically meet 1x per week for an hour with the instructor online via the Zoom platform.
- The pace of the instruction is based of what is comfortable for the student. If a student wants to take more time with a concept, the instructor will review until the student is ready to move on. If a student is picking up concepts quickly, the instructor will move at a faster pace to keep the student engaged.
- Students learn to build games from start to finish. Through the tutoring sessions, students are able to build and code entire video games that they can publish for others to play.
- After each tutoring session, parents receive a short summary of what the student worked on in the class.
- Cost: $75 per hour session. Discount available if siblings would like to take the tutoring together.
Technology Requirements:
A Roblox account is required for this program. An account is free and can be setup at https://www.roblox.com/.
Students must download the Roblox Studio program to their Mac or PC to be able to create their games. This program is free and can be downloaded at https://www.roblox.com/create.
It’s more than just coding and game design.
While students learn how to create games and code in Roblox Studio, we also help students improve in the critical-future ready skills below. Lessons are integrated with the curriculum to help students apply these skills in coding and game design.
- Creativity (Ex. Divergent Thinking)
- Problem Solving (Ex. Computational Thinking)
- Collaboration
- Empathy For Others (Ex. Human-Centered Design)
- Communication (Ex. Presenting Work)
- Adaptability
- Perseverance (Ex. Growth Mindset)
- Self-Directed Learning
About The Instructor
Shawn D. Walk has been an educator for over 20 years. He was a 4th/5th grade teacher for 11 years at an elementary school north of Pittsburgh. During his time at that school, he focused on project-based learning and engaging students with real-world tasks that allowed them to see how what they were learning is used in the real world. Shawn also developed several robotics and coding programs during his time as a teacher.
About 7 years ago, he started a company in Pittsburgh that partnered with schools to offer coding, Minecraft, and other creative classes. The company was one of the first organizations in the Pittsburgh region to use Minecraft to create engaging programs for students. He now hopes to take this type of fun and creative learning beyond the Pittsburgh region to students all over the world.
Shawn has an active Pennsylvania Teaching Certification and a Masters Degree in education.
All Create2Discover instructors are required to complete a background check conducted by Checkr, a nationally recognized and trusted provider of background screening services. A copy of this background check can be obtained prior to tutoring by request.
Over 1,300 five-star Reviews on Outschool
“My 8 year old enjoyed this class and Teacher Shawn was engaging and encouraging to the kids. Highly recommend to anyone whose child wants to learn video game design or beginner coding. ” Meghan V.
How do I get my child started?
If you are interested in signing your child up for Game Design Tutoring With Roblox, please fill out the interest form below to setup an introductory meeting. During this 15 minute meeting, you and your child will get a chance to meet the instructor and ask questions. This also gives the instructor a chance to learn more about your child’s previous game design/coding experience so they can recommend a good starting point if you decide to move forward with the tutoring.
