Video Games and Violence

Frequently, when there are violent acts like the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, people like to blame the violence on violent video games. Do you think violent video games affect people and make them want to commit crimes like the shooting in Sandy Hook and at the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado? This article was written by someone who was a victim of gun violence and is also a video game developer. What is she saying? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

What Most Schools Don't Teach

This video explains why it is important to learn coding in school. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?

First Game Idea

This week you have been researching various nonprofit organizations in Austin. Of the organizations you researched, which would you like to work with most? Why? What are some game ideas that you have for this organization? Please include a link to your top organization in your post.

Austin Nonprofits

These are some organizations that I am interested in learning more about.

The Yellow Bike Project 
The Austin Yellow Bike Project (YBP) 501c(3) is an all-volunteer initiative to put bicycles on the streets of Austin and Central Texas by operating community bike shops, teaching bike mechanics and maintenance, and acting as a local bike advocacy group.

Texas River School
Texas River School uses our Rivers as classrooms to teach and reinforce traditional academic subjects; introduce important personal growth initiatives such as leadership, self discipline and civic responsibility; and foster a life long connection to and affection for Texas waterways.

Latinitas
Latinitas is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young Latinas through media and technology. Latinitas Magazine is the first digital magazine made for and by Latina youth. Since 2002, we have offered media enrichment programs aimed at empowering girls to express themselves and gain confidence to succeed.

Sustainable Food Center

http://boneshaker.org/