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Nov. 16, 2009

Tektoma


Do you want to learn how to make video games?
Tektoma offers you this:
•    Engaging video tutorials for ages 7-17
•    Tutorials of varying skill levels and topics
•    Learn at your own pace in the comfort of your home
•    Natural progression helps develop technical skills
•    Customize your learning experience
•    Low monthly membership fee gives access to all our resources
•    New curriculums available monthly

All materials, projects and forums are moderated for appropriate content, language and graphics that are suitable for even young children. Come explore Tektoma's online video tutorials and inspire your tech imagination!

Price: Just $14.95 per month or $140 per year gets you access to all the tutorials as well as online help via the forums.

Free Membership Opportunities:
•    Free 14-day trial
•    Earn free membership time by telling your friends

Requirements:
•    Windows XP or Vista (Mac versions coming in the future)
•    Broadband internet connection
•    For GameMaker tutorials, you need a copy of GameMaker software installed.(Lite edition is available for free.)

Homeschool Crew members received access to this website for review.  You can read their thoughts on Tektoma here:



***Special thanks to Crew Mate Karla for writing this post!***
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Comments

Dec. 1, 2009 - Good Tutorials

Posted by Anonymous
If you have a child interested in making their own computer games Tektoma is a great starting point.

Tristan
http://ourbusyhomeschool.blogspot.com
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Dec. 5, 2009 - Attention all Gamers

Posted by LoriLynn
We loved the Tektoma tutorials. If you have a budding game-developer in your house...check them out! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/LoriLynn/749744/
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Dec. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
A good starting point on a child's level.
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Dec. 11, 2009 - 12 year old son loves Tektoma

Posted by jesmicwilmom
Having a hard time getting the 12 year old off the computer since he started using Tektoma.
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Dec. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
My girls loved this program.

Cynthia
hiddenjewelalaska.blogspot.com
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Dec. 12, 2009 - Loved Tektoma

Posted by Anonymous
My Boys just LOVED these tutorials. They have worked and worked on them. They want to keep the membership to this one, for sure.
Debbie @
http://debbiesdigest.blogspot.com
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Dec. 23, 2009 - kids loved it!!

Posted by krista
My boys love it!!
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Dec. 30, 2009 - Tektoma

Posted by Laura
Great beginners tutorials
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Dec. 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
lots of fun. we really liked this one
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Jan. 5, 2010 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I never received the email with my membership info, so I didn't get to actually use it. The website looked user-friendly, though, and the concept really neat, so I wrote a basic informational review.

Lisa @ www.homesteadblogger.com/wyldhousehomestead/
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