Ridiculous fun. Problem solving skills get really tested in building AND playing what has been built!
Submitted 8 years ago
Community Review for Portal 2 Puzzle Maker
Julie Y.
Teacher
South Portland High School
South Portland ME, US
My Take
It's expensive to get into, but the expense clearly goes to having a product that is very refined. It's very well designed, very easy to work with, and just plain fun.
How I Use It
I used this in a tech class about evaluating educational software. I asked students if it was educational. This was, by far, their favorite. It was everyone's favorite. It's a fun way to teach problem solving- from creation to actual play. Students wanted to keep playing well after class was over.
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Steve I.
William Annin Middle School
Basking Ridge, NJ
January 5, 2017
Great Introduction to Game Modding and Iterative Design!
I love the portal 2 puzzle maker. It's so easy to use, but the challenge comes in building challenging levels that will be fun for the player. This is where much of the iteration comes in. I am disappointed that Valve stopped supporting the education version of the game and the Steam for Schools program. When that was in place, the software was free and there were supports and a community of educators. The game is still a great choice for the classroom, but I wish that the structure of supporting school use was still in place and further developed.
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