Name: Game On! Teaching Java through Game Design
Start: 2026-06-16T13:30:00-0500
End: 2026-06-16T14:30:00-0500

JUNE 15-16, 2025 - La Cantera Resort & Spa / 16641 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256
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Game On! Teaching Java through Game Design

Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

San Augustine B - 3rd Floor

Do your students love to play video games? In the battle for learning, is Roblox winning in your classroom? Well this session may be for you! Come learn how to teach Java by incorporating game development concepts using libGDX and Visual Studio Code. We will learn how to create a simple game to get you started with bringing games to your CS classroom. Please make sure to bring a device that you can download software on and have your preferred IDE installed (Visual Studio Code recommended).

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Chanel Belvin

CS Education Specialist, UT Austin - TACC

Experienced Computer Science Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Skilled in Mobile Applications, Java, Community Service, Youth Ministry, and Training. Strong education professional with a Master of Arts - MA focused in Special... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
San Augustine B - 3rd Floor

Advanced Computer Science, High School

WeTeach_CS Summit 2026

Chanel Belvin

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Chanel Belvin

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