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Mike Rodriguez

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Salinas, California, United States
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I'm a computer technician and certified paraprofessional with over 8 years experience in Educational Technology. I have taken classes in CompTIA A+ (IT Technician,) CompTIA Networking+, Computer Business Applications (Microsoft Specialist,) Web Page Design, and Graphic Design. I have worked as an ‘Educational Computer Technician, II’ for the Alisal Union School District, run AlisalTech (performing IT Services for businesses all over the world), and currently work as a "Computer Lab Tech" at Del Rey Woods Elementary School. I also write reviews, guides, and exam preparation articles for IT Professionals at TrainSignal, Inc. and Tom's IT Pro. I also occasionally release educational and/or informative videos on my YouTube channel.
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Preview of CTE Game Design Class Complete Pack

CTE Game Design Class Complete Pack

Created by
Mike Rodriguez
This pack contains over 50 presentations (between 5-15 slides each), worksheets, a test, and documents. These were all created and used in a Middle and High School setting. They are based on lots of research and modeled after the CTE curriculum in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment / Game Design pathway. The California CTE Model Curriculum Standards are also aligned to the Common Core Curriculum. While I use various game engines in my classes (GameSalad, GameMaker Studio 2, Unity, and Unreal
Preview of CTE Game Design Class Starter Pack

CTE Game Design Class Starter Pack

Created by
Mike Rodriguez
This pack contains 34 presentations (between 5-15 slides each), worksheets, a test, and documents. These were all created and used in a Middle and High School setting. They are based on lots of research and modeled after the CTE curriculum in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment / Game Design pathway. The California CTE Model Curriculum Standards are also aligned to the Common Core Curriculum. While I use various game engines in my classes (GameSalad, GameMaker Studio 2, Unity, and Unreal Engin
Preview of 37 Game Design Class Openers / Bell Ringers

37 Game Design Class Openers / Bell Ringers

Created by
Mike Rodriguez
37 Questions to get your students thinking about game design, development, and analysis.
Preview of Computer Lab Rules Powerpoint (Template)

Computer Lab Rules Powerpoint (Template)

Created by
Mike Rodriguez
This is a copy of the computer lab rules Powerpoint that I use for each class at the beginning of each year. I have included notes on each slide as to what may need to change based on your lab and teaching style. It might not work for every computer lab, but as a template, I think it's a great place to start. You might even get some ideas from our lab! Best of all, it's FREE!
Preview of CTE Presentation: Common Video Game Terms

CTE Presentation: Common Video Game Terms

Created by
Mike Rodriguez
This is part of a larger collection of presentations, worksheets, and lesson plans based about the CTE Arts, Media, and Entertainment standards. Contains 35 gaming terms.
Preview of CTE Presentation: Effects of games on behavior, cognitive development, and motor

CTE Presentation: Effects of games on behavior, cognitive development, and motor

Created by
Mike Rodriguez
This is part of a larger collection of presentations, worksheets, and lesson plans based about the CTE Arts, Media, and Entertainment standards.
Preview of CTE Presentation: Marketing Your Game

CTE Presentation: Marketing Your Game

Created by
Mike Rodriguez
This is part of a larger collection of presentations, worksheets, and lesson plans based about the CTE Arts, Media, and Entertainment standards.
Preview of The Big List of Educational Game Sites

The Big List of Educational Game Sites

Created by
Mike Rodriguez
In this document, I’ll be going over various websites, applications, and activities I have found over the years as an educational computer technician and computer lab tech. The various resources usually align to state and core standards and are extremely helpful in a computer lab, or even individual classroom computer centers. I’ll be listing the recommended grade levels and noting if the resource is free or paid. I’ll also throw in a few quick notes here and there about how I might use the site
Preview of CTE Presentation - A History of Game Consoles

CTE Presentation - A History of Game Consoles

Created by
Mike Rodriguez
A free sample presentation from my CTE Game Design Starter Pack and Complete Pack.
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I'm a computer technician and certified paraprofessional with over 8 years experience in Educational Technology. I have taken classes in CompTIA A+ (IT Technician,) CompTIA Networking+, Computer Business Applications (Microsoft Specialist,) Web Page Design, and Graphic Design. I have worked as an ‘Educational Computer Technician, II’ for the Alisal Union School District, run AlisalTech (performing IT Services for businesses all over the world), and currently work as a "Computer Lab Tech" at Del Rey Woods Elementary School. I also write reviews, guides, and exam preparation articles for IT Professionals at TrainSignal, Inc. and Tom's IT Pro. I also occasionally release educational and/or informative videos on my YouTube channel.