Students create a game that teaches programming

Java is used to create applications, websites, and Internet of Things devices. “That’s why we created an educational video game called Schedulearn, where children aged 8 to 12 will not only learn about the program's code and how to use it, but will also have fun with the story of an astronaut fleeing from monsters,” says Carlos Duvier Ortiz, who, along with his classmates from the Software Development Technology program, Felipe Olarte and Duván Alquichides, are the creators.

The game is structured in levels. “The first level introduces programming terminology in an educational way, using explanatory dialogues that lead to simple quizzes and different alien worlds. The second level teaches programming in greater depth, always in a fun and engaging way.”.

With this game, the child will be able to perform basic tasks that will introduce them to the exciting world of one of the most widely used programming languages. "They will be able to create simple software that allows them to calculate averages, learn addition, multiplication, and division, among other operations.".

They are also creating a website with an access code so people can register, log in, and watch some very educational videos covering the basics of Java. "With this, we want them to reinforce what they learned in the game.".

Now comes the real test. “We will test it soon with the children of the Los Olivos neighborhood, third sector of Soacha, and from there we will make the necessary adjustments to improve it and introduce it to different schools,” he says.

Finally, he explains that the goal of this game is to instill in children a love for research in the world of systems engineering in a country that boasts one of the most thriving technology ecosystems in the region, after Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. “We want these young people to see software development and its related fields as a life project when they graduate from high school, thanks to an early introduction to this language in their childhood.”.

At UCundinamarca we are committed to creation and innovation from the classroom, encouraging students to develop their skills by generating knowledge.

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