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Homework:
Students can continue to work on their Magic 8 Ball game and publish their script when they have finished.
The game will work by asking the user to input a yes no style question and will respond with one of it s classic predictions such as Yes , Most likely and Outlook not so good. These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
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8-Ball – Creating a “Magic 8 ball game using TouchDevelop
In this introduction to programming using TouchDevelop, students will create a “Magic 8-Ball” game. The game will work by asking the user to input a yes / no style question and will respond with one of it’s classic predictions such as: “Yes”, “Most likely” and “Outlook not so good”.
- Understand and use sequence in an algorithm
- Understand and use selection in an algorithm (IF, Else and Else if)
- Understand and data structures in an algorithm (for example, Lists, Tables or Arrays)
- Understand the importance of comments in code
- Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals; solve problems by breaking them into smaller parts. Select, use and combine a variety of software on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs.
- Use sequence, selection and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
- Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work; detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
- Use two or more programming languages, at least one of which is textual, to solve a variety of computational problems.
- Make appropriate use of data structures [for example, lists, tables or arrays]; design and develop modular programs that use procedures or functions
- Web enabled device (PC, Tablet, Phone) with an up-to-date browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome)
- TouchDevelop Web App ( www.touchdevelop.com )
Introduction:
The Magic 8-ball is a fortune telling toy created by Mattel in the 1950s.
Image by CRASH:Candy, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license (Flickr image link)
The concept is simple. Ask the 8-ball a yes or no question and the 8-ball will reply with answers such as “Yes”, “No”, “Without a doubt” etc. (Seemingly being able to predict the future)
The Magic 8 Ball is made up of 20 responses – 10 positive , 5 negative and 5 neutral . The 20 answers are:
Positive answers:
● It is certain ● It is decidedly so ● Without a doubt ● Yes definitely ● You may rely on it ● As I see it, yes ● Most likely ● Outlook good ● Yes ● Signs point to yes
Negative answers:
● Don't count on it ● My reply is no ● My sources say no ● Outlook not so good ● Very doubtful
Neutral answers:
● Reply hazy try again ● Ask again later ● Better not tell you now ● Cannot predict now ● Concentrate and ask again
- Wikipedia (Magic 8-Ball) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_8-Ball
- Magic 8-Ball.org - http://www.magic8ball.org
Lesson Outline:
In this introduction to programming using TouchDevelop, students will create a “Magic 8-Ball” game. The game will work by asking the user to input a yes / no style question and will respond with one of it’s classic predictions such as:“Yes”, “Most likely” and “Outlook not so good”.
Starter:
Direct students to one of the online Magic 8-Ball games listed below. Instruct students to ask the Magic 8-Ball a series of yes / no questions and note down some of the answers. Ask students to note down any repeat answers.
Note: Use these sites at your own risk. TouchDevelop.weebly.com is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites.
- Ask the Magic 8 Ball – http://eightball.tridelphia.net
- The Magic 8-Ball - http://lord.xopl.com/ulpage3a/8-ball.html
- Interactive Magic 8-Ball - http://www.magicmgmt.com/gary/magic8ball/index1.html
Activity 1:
Direct students to the link below and ask students to follow the instructions.
Tutorial:
Step-by-step tutorial (Opens directly inside touchdevelop):
Worksheet:| magic_8_ball_tutorial.docx |
Extension:
1. Ask students to add comments to their script explaining how it works
2. Ask students to input all of the 20 classic answers. (See above) Hint: Students can change the answers if they wish however, they must keep to the format of 10 positive, 5 negative and 5 neutral answers
3. Challenge students to modify their script so that the 8-ball speaks the prediction out aloud using the Languages à speak text command. (See Chat-bot tutorial)
4. Challenge students to create an alternative version of the classic 8-Ball game in which the user has to shake their device (using the accelerometer features in TouchDevelop) to receive a prediction.
Plenary:
Direct students to swap places with a partner or person next to them and try out their Magic 8-Ball game. Instruct the students to suggest at least one improvement using the comment facility in TouchDevelop. After a few minutes, ask the students to return to their seats and make any suggested improvements.
Homework:
Students can continue to work on their Magic 8 Ball game and publish their script when they have finished.
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Reviews for "Fun and Games: Creative Ways to Use the Tridelphia Magic 8 Ball"
1. Alice - 2 stars - I was really excited to try out the Tridelphia magic 8 ball, but I was extremely disappointed. It gave vague and random answers that didn't make any sense. I tried using it for different questions and it just left me more confused than ever. It was definitely not worth the money, and I would not recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and accurate magic 8 ball.
2. John - 1 star - This Tridelphia magic 8 ball was a complete waste of my time and money. Every time I asked it a question, it would either give me a non-committal answer or just "try again later." It was frustrating and I couldn't rely on it for anything. The novelty wore off quickly and I ended up throwing it away. Don't bother buying this, there are much better magic 8 balls out there.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for the Tridelphia magic 8 ball, but it failed to live up to my expectations. The responses it gave were often contradictory or unclear, and I found myself more confused after using it. It also didn't have a very durable design, as it broke after just a few uses. I was really disappointed with this product and would not recommend it to others.
4. Mike - 1 star - The Tridelphia magic 8 ball was a complete joke. It gave me the same answers over and over again, even for different questions. It was like it was stuck on an infinite loop. I couldn't trust its answers at all, and it ended up being just a waste of money. Save yourself the disappointment and don't bother with this magic 8 ball.