Kodu

=**Kodu**=

Is a free visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It only runs on Windows PC machines and outputs Games suitable for PC and Xbox.
@http://fuse.microsoft.com/project/kodu.aspx

Although proprietary it has some excellent Lesson Plan resource material on the process of writing games in the classroom - a more general and comprehensive overview which is software neutral in some cases and in others the ideas can be ported over and used in other Games Writing packages. It is a pity this program isn't available for other Operating Systems as it is a marvellous entry point into programming and gaming in general.

I'd recommend you you download their PDF index at :

@http://csamarktng.vo.msecnd.net/kodu/pdf/kodu_curriculum_appendix.pdf

or the whole Teaching Kit at:

@http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/6/0/26005079-7F7A-4D09-9FC4-F0EDB0CA8138/Kodu_Classroom_Kit.zip

Download
@http://community.research.microsoft.com/blogs/kodu/default.aspx