I can't recall ever seeing a project targeting game design on Donorschoose before, but I was excited to find this one. I worked with aspiring game designers in my masters program and I was constantly in awe of their skills. In particular, I befriended a 3D modeler who continues to produce beautifully realistic designs to this day. (Unfortunately, my 3D modeling skills have atrophied).

There is a lot that goes into game design, from communication and project management, to modelling and animation, to programming and computer science. I'm thrilled to see teachers including this in curriculums and I hope to see more.

Bonus: We were able to get a matching donation from Donorschoose to celebrate Black History Month. This project qualifies as "Equity Focused," meaning, at this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households.