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Salil: /* Learning the Clock */

2013-02-06T13:28:33Z

Learning the Clock

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	== Learning the Clock ==		== Learning the Clock ==

	There is a GCompris activity called Clockgame that is more or less what is required, but it could do with a more standard Sugar-like interface and graphics (like in the Clock activity). This requirement came from the teachers at Nirmala KG Resource Room, who work with children with special needs. The activity would have a clock dial with the three hands, which can all be moved by the user by dragging them. In the GCompris game, the small hour hand moves as the minute hand is moved, and perhaps this could be retained. A random time is generated (such as 09:35); the user then has to move the hands of the clock to match the time. In GCompris Clockgame, there are different levels of complexity - in initial levels the seconds hand is not present at all and the time generated is simple (o' clock or 15 mins, 30 mins and 45 mins). In higher levels, the seconds hand comes into the picture and the time also gets more and more complex. It would be nice to retain the varying levels of complexity, perhaps even keep a score to make it more exciting.		There is a GCompris activity called Clockgame[http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/search?q=clockgame&cat=all] that is more or less what is required, but it could do with a more standard Sugar-like interface and graphics (like in the Clock activity). This requirement came from the teachers at Nirmala KG Resource Room, who work with children with special needs. The activity would have a clock dial with the three hands, which can all be moved by the user by dragging them. In the GCompris game, the small hour hand moves as the minute hand is moved, and perhaps this could be retained. A random time is generated (such as 09:35); the user then has to move the hands of the clock to match the time. In GCompris Clockgame, there are different levels of complexity - in initial levels the seconds hand is not present at all and the time generated is simple (o' clock or 15 mins, 30 mins and 45 mins). In higher levels, the seconds hand comes into the picture and the time also gets more and more complex. It would be nice to retain the varying levels of complexity, perhaps even keep a score to make it more exciting.


	== What has already been done. ==		== What has already been done. ==

Salil at 13:26, 6 February 2013

2013-02-06T13:26:30Z

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	== Learning the Clock ==		== Learning the Clock ==

	There is a GCompris activity called Clockgame that is more or less what is required, but it could do with a more standard Sugar-like interface and graphics (like in the Clock activity). This requirement came from the teachers at Nirmala KG Resource Room, who work with children with special needs. The activity would have a clock dial with the three hands, which can all be moved by the user by dragging them. In the GCompris game, the small hour hand moves as the minute hand is moved, and perhaps this could be retained. A random time is generated (such as 09:35); the user then has to move the hands of the clock to match the time. In GCompris Clockgame, there are different levels of complexity - in initial levels the seconds hand is not present at all and the time generated is simple (o' clock or 15 mins, 30 mins and 45 mins). In higher levels, the seconds hand comes into the picture and the time also gets more and more complex.		There is a GCompris activity called Clockgame that is more or less what is required, but it could do with a more standard Sugar-like interface and graphics (like in the Clock activity). This requirement came from the teachers at Nirmala KG Resource Room, who work with children with special needs. The activity would have a clock dial with the three hands, which can all be moved by the user by dragging them. In the GCompris game, the small hour hand moves as the minute hand is moved, and perhaps this could be retained. A random time is generated (such as 09:35); the user then has to move the hands of the clock to match the time. In GCompris Clockgame, there are different levels of complexity - in initial levels the seconds hand is not present at all and the time generated is simple (o' clock or 15 mins, 30 mins and 45 mins). In higher levels, the seconds hand comes into the picture and the time also gets more and more complex. It would be nice to retain the varying levels of complexity, perhaps even keep a score to make it more exciting.

Salil at 13:24, 6 February 2013

2013-02-06T13:24:57Z

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	The game should have support for the Devnagri script. Since the games will be created by the user, it can be either be assumed that the words are valid words from the language selected (risky, game creators can make mistakes!) or a dictionary check could be done for that language to validate the word (better option).		The game should have support for the Devnagri script. Since the games will be created by the user, it can be either be assumed that the words are valid words from the language selected (risky, game creators can make mistakes!) or a dictionary check could be done for that language to validate the word (better option).

			== Learning the Clock ==

			There is a GCompris activity called Clockgame that is more or less what is required, but it could do with a more standard Sugar-like interface and graphics (like in the Clock activity). This requirement came from the teachers at Nirmala KG Resource Room, who work with children with special needs. The activity would have a clock dial with the three hands, which can all be moved by the user by dragging them. In the GCompris game, the small hour hand moves as the minute hand is moved, and perhaps this could be retained. A random time is generated (such as 09:35); the user then has to move the hands of the clock to match the time. In GCompris Clockgame, there are different levels of complexity - in initial levels the seconds hand is not present at all and the time generated is simple (o' clock or 15 mins, 30 mins and 45 mins). In higher levels, the seconds hand comes into the picture and the time also gets more and more complex.

Salil: /* Reflection with multiple colours */

2012-11-19T16:06:08Z

Reflection with multiple colours

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	== Reflection with multiple colours ==		== Reflection with multiple colours ==

	Reflection [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4517] is an existing Sugar activity that is about achieving reflective symmetry. It uses four colours - black, white and the two colours from the learner's Sugar palette. While demostrating this to primary school teachers in a Teacher Trainng Program, the teachers felt that it might be even more exciting for the children if they had more colours to play around with, so that they could also make an attactive and colourful pattern while striving for symmetry. I mentioned this to Walter Bender, who has authored the original activity, and in a few days we had the new version of Refection ([[File:Reflection-8.xo]]) with the changes as desired. Note that an even more recent version may be available on ~~ALSO~~ (follow the link at the beginning of the paragraph).		Reflection [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4517] is an existing Sugar activity that is about achieving reflective symmetry. It uses four colours - black, white and the two colours from the learner's Sugar palette. While demostrating this to primary school teachers in a Teacher Trainng Program, the teachers felt that it might be even more exciting for the children if they had more colours to play around with, so that they could also make an attactive and colourful pattern while striving for symmetry. I mentioned this to Walter Bender, who has authored the original activity, and in a few days we had the new version of Refection ([[File:Reflection-8.xo]]) with the changes as desired. Note that an even more recent version may be available on ASLO (follow the link at the beginning of the paragraph).

Salil: /* Memorize without having to memorize! */

2012-11-19T16:05:44Z

Memorize without having to memorize!

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	Memorize [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4063] is an existing Sugar activity - a memory game that requires the player to find matching pairs in a grid of tiles that are face down, so that besides knowing the matching tiles, the player is also required to remember the location of the tiles in case the match did not happen when the tiles were uncovered. For very small children, even the task of determining a matching pair can be difficult, so we need an identical game that can be played with tiles face up (not hidden). If you've schooled in India, this is similar to a 'Match the Following' kind of exercise that primary school children do.		Memorize [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4063] is an existing Sugar activity - a memory game that requires the player to find matching pairs in a grid of tiles that are face down, so that besides knowing the matching tiles, the player is also required to remember the location of the tiles in case the match did not happen when the tiles were uncovered. For very small children, even the task of determining a matching pair can be difficult, so we need an identical game that can be played with tiles face up (not hidden). If you've schooled in India, this is similar to a 'Match the Following' kind of exercise that primary school children do.

	The Memorize activity was cloned to another activity named 'TileMatch' that does as described above. This hasn't been released to the public on ~~ALSO~~ yet (some cosmetic cleaning up needs to be done) but you can preview it by downloading the .xo file ([[File:tilematch-01.xo]]) and loading it into Sugar.		The Memorize activity was cloned to another activity named 'TileMatch' that does as described above. This hasn't been released to the public on ASLO yet (some cosmetic cleaning up needs to be done) but you can preview it by downloading the .xo file ([[File:tilematch-01.xo]]) and loading it into Sugar.

	== Reflection with multiple colours ==		== Reflection with multiple colours ==

	Reflection [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4517] is an existing Sugar activity that is about achieving reflective symmetry. It uses four colours - black, white and the two colours from the learner's Sugar palette. While demostrating this to primary school teachers in a Teacher Trainng Program, the teachers felt that it might be even more exciting for the children if they had more colours to play around with, so that they could also make an attactive and colourful pattern while striving for symmetry. I mentioned this to Walter Bender, who has authored the original activity, and in a few days we had the new version of Refection ([[File:Reflection-8.xo]]) with the changes as desired. Note that an even more recent version may be available on ALSO (follow the link at the beginning of the paragraph).		Reflection [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4517] is an existing Sugar activity that is about achieving reflective symmetry. It uses four colours - black, white and the two colours from the learner's Sugar palette. While demostrating this to primary school teachers in a Teacher Trainng Program, the teachers felt that it might be even more exciting for the children if they had more colours to play around with, so that they could also make an attactive and colourful pattern while striving for symmetry. I mentioned this to Walter Bender, who has authored the original activity, and in a few days we had the new version of Refection ([[File:Reflection-8.xo]]) with the changes as desired. Note that an even more recent version may be available on ALSO (follow the link at the beginning of the paragraph).

Salil: /* Memorize without having to Memorize! */

2012-11-19T16:01:18Z

Memorize without having to Memorize!

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	A few of the requirements have already been met, which are documented below:		A few of the requirements have already been met, which are documented below:

	== Memorize without having to ~~Memorize~~! ==		== Memorize without having to memorize! ==

	Memorize [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4063] is an existing Sugar activity - a memory game that requires the player to find matching pairs in a grid of tiles that are face down, so that besides knowing the matching tiles, the player is also required to remember the location of the tiles in case the match did not happen when the tiles were uncovered. For very small children, even the task of determining a matching pair can be difficult, so we need an identical game that can be played with tiles face up (not hidden). If you've schooled in India, this is similar to a 'Match the Following' kind of exercise that primary school children do.		Memorize [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4063] is an existing Sugar activity - a memory game that requires the player to find matching pairs in a grid of tiles that are face down, so that besides knowing the matching tiles, the player is also required to remember the location of the tiles in case the match did not happen when the tiles were uncovered. For very small children, even the task of determining a matching pair can be difficult, so we need an identical game that can be played with tiles face up (not hidden). If you've schooled in India, this is similar to a 'Match the Following' kind of exercise that primary school children do.

Salil: /* Refletion with multiple colours */

2012-11-19T14:06:32Z

Refletion with multiple colours

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	The Memorize activity was cloned to another activity named 'TileMatch' that does as described above. This hasn't been released to the public on ALSO yet (some cosmetic cleaning up needs to be done) but you can preview it by downloading the .xo file ([[File:tilematch-01.xo]]) and loading it into Sugar.		The Memorize activity was cloned to another activity named 'TileMatch' that does as described above. This hasn't been released to the public on ALSO yet (some cosmetic cleaning up needs to be done) but you can preview it by downloading the .xo file ([[File:tilematch-01.xo]]) and loading it into Sugar.

	== ~~Refletion~~ with multiple colours ==		== Reflection with multiple colours ==

	Reflection [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4517] is an existing Sugar activity that is about achieving reflective symmetry. It uses four colours - black, white and the two colours from the learner's Sugar palette. While demostrating this to primary school teachers in a Teacher Trainng Program, the teachers felt that it might be more exciting for the children if they had more ~~colous~~ to play around with, so that they could also make an attactive and colourful pattern while striving for symmetry. I mentioned this to Walter Bender, who has authored the original activity, and ~~within~~ a few days we had the new version of Refection ([[File:Reflection-8.xo]]) with the changes as desired. Note that an even more recent version may be available on ALSO (follow the link at the beginning of the paragraph).		Reflection [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4517] is an existing Sugar activity that is about achieving reflective symmetry. It uses four colours - black, white and the two colours from the learner's Sugar palette. While demostrating this to primary school teachers in a Teacher Trainng Program, the teachers felt that it might be even more exciting for the children if they had more colours to play around with, so that they could also make an attactive and colourful pattern while striving for symmetry. I mentioned this to Walter Bender, who has authored the original activity, and in a few days we had the new version of Refection ([[File:Reflection-8.xo]]) with the changes as desired. Note that an even more recent version may be available on ALSO (follow the link at the beginning of the paragraph).

Salil: /* Refletion with multiple colours */

2012-11-19T12:39:04Z

Refletion with multiple colours

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	== Refletion with multiple colours ==		== Refletion with multiple colours ==

	Reflection [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4517] is an existing Sugar activity that is about achieving reflective symmetry. It uses four colours - black, white and the two colours from the learner's Sugar palette. While demostrating this to ~~promary~~ school teachers in a Teacher Trainng Program, the teachers felt that it might be more exciting for the children to ~~have more colours~~, so that they could also make an attactive and colourful pattern while striving for symmetry. I mentioned this to Walter Bender, who hs authored the original activity, and within a few days we had the new version of Refection ([[File:Reflection-8.xo]]) with the changes as desired. Note that an even more recent version may be available on ALSO (follow the link at the beginning of the paragraph).		Reflection [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4517] is an existing Sugar activity that is about achieving reflective symmetry. It uses four colours - black, white and the two colours from the learner's Sugar palette. While demostrating this to primary school teachers in a Teacher Trainng Program, the teachers felt that it might be more exciting for the children if they had more colous to play around with, so that they could also make an attactive and colourful pattern while striving for symmetry. I mentioned this to Walter Bender, who has authored the original activity, and within a few days we had the new version of Refection ([[File:Reflection-8.xo]]) with the changes as desired. Note that an even more recent version may be available on ALSO (follow the link at the beginning of the paragraph).

Salil: We will keep adding to the list - some inputs from teachers have not be documented fully yet, but as they crystallize, we'll add them to this page.

2012-11-19T12:30:57Z

We will keep adding to the list - some inputs from teachers have not be documented fully yet, but as they crystallize, we'll add them to this page.

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	While interacting with teachers involved with OLPC projects in Goa (see the blog [http://monsoongrey.wordpress.com] that we maintain for our work) and based on their inputs and my own thoughts, I am putting together a 'wish list' of activties we would like to have in Sugar. Some of these are localisation of existing Sugar Activities, while others are altogether new activities that I think would be useful to teachers in the Indian primary school scenario.		While interacting with teachers involved with OLPC projects in Goa (see the blog [http://monsoongrey.wordpress.com] that we maintain for our work) and based on their inputs and my own thoughts, I am putting together a 'wish list' of activties we would like to have in Sugar. Some of these are localisation of existing Sugar Activities, while others are altogether new activities that I think would be useful to teachers in the Indian primary school scenario.

	SO here is the list - there will obviously be additions and changes to the list as we go along, and you are invited to contribute to this, especially if you are working in (or are familiar with) the Indian schooling environment.		So here is the list - there will obviously be additions and changes to the list as we go along, and you are invited to contribute to this, especially if you are working in (or are familiar with) the Indian schooling environment.

Salil: We will keep adding to the list - some inputs from teachers have not be documented fully yet, but as they crystallize, we'll add them to this page.

2012-11-19T12:30:16Z

We will keep adding to the list - some inputs from teachers have not be documented fully yet, but as they crystallize, we'll add them to this page.

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	The game should have support for the Devnagri script. Since the games will be created by the user, it can be either be assumed that the words are valid words from the language selected (risky, game creators can make mistakes!) or a dictionary check could be done for that language to validate the word (better option).		The game should have support for the Devnagri script. Since the games will be created by the user, it can be either be assumed that the words are valid words from the language selected (risky, game creators can make mistakes!) or a dictionary check could be done for that language to validate the word (better option).


	== What has already been done. ==		== What has already been done. ==
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	== Memorize without having to Memorize! ==		== Memorize without having to Memorize! ==

	Memorize [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4063] is an existing Sugar activity - a memory game that requires the player to ~~match~~ pairs ~~with~~ tiles that are face down, so that besides knowing the matching tiles, the player is also required to remember the location of the tiles in case the match did not happen when the tiles were uncovered. For very small children, even the task of determining a matching pair can be difficult, so we need an identical game that can be played with tiles face up (not hidden). If you've schooled in India, this is similar to a 'Match the Following' kind of exercise that primary school children do.		Memorize [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4063] is an existing Sugar activity - a memory game that requires the player to find matching pairs in a grid of tiles that are face down, so that besides knowing the matching tiles, the player is also required to remember the location of the tiles in case the match did not happen when the tiles were uncovered. For very small children, even the task of determining a matching pair can be difficult, so we need an identical game that can be played with tiles face up (not hidden). If you've schooled in India, this is similar to a 'Match the Following' kind of exercise that primary school children do.

	The Memorize activity was cloned to another activity named 'TileMatch' that does as described above. This hasn't been released to the public on ALSO yet (some cosmetic cleaning up needs to be done) but you can preview it by downloading the .xo file ([[File:tilematch-01.xo]]) and loading it into Sugar.		The Memorize activity was cloned to another activity named 'TileMatch' that does as described above. This hasn't been released to the public on ALSO yet (some cosmetic cleaning up needs to be done) but you can preview it by downloading the .xo file ([[File:tilematch-01.xo]]) and loading it into Sugar.