Skillquest for Educators
Do you want to integrate our courses into your classroom curriculum? That’s great! We can provide course access to all of the students in your class(es) for teachers who opt into our new Educator Program, fully sponsored by the Army National Guard. See below for full details of program expectations.
How to Get Started
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Please review the information on this page to understand the expectations and requirements.
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Visit the landing page for each course to get detailed information about the curriculum and objectives.
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Sign up for the course you’d like to use in your class from that course’s landing page.
Featured Quests
Rocket League Bot Programming
Students will learn everything they need about the Python programming language while coding their own Rocket League bot.
GameDev with Python
A new, browser-based course where students will learn how to design their own custom video games using Python.
Participation Requirements for Teachers
- Be a high school teacher, coach, or educator with students this upcoming term.
- Sign up as a teacher through the course landing page.
- Facilitate one visit from an Army National Guard representative to talk about tech career opportunities.
Participation Requirements for Students
- Engage with the course content and additional materials throughout the program.
- Submit a tournament-ready project for the upcoming Rocket League Bot Tournament.
- Complete a project write-up to earn a coding certificate (optional).
Spring Program Overview
Welcome to the Spring Program! Below, you’ll find the key details, possible schedules for our two courses, and important dates to help your students succeed.
Program Schedules
- Student Course and Teacher Course Access Opens:
- February 17
- Unique links for student courses sent out via email
- Teachers can also access their complimentary teacher courses. These quick, 25-minute courses provide an overview of what to expect, how students can earn coding certificates, and details about tournament participation and prizes.
- Course Kickoff Call:
- February 19, 6:00 PM (CST)
Join us for a virtual kickoff call to review the program, ensure you have all the important details, and answer any questions. Attendance is optional, but highly encouraged. A follow-up email with the slide deck will be sent to those who can’t attend.
- February 19, 6:00 PM (CST)
- Code Submission Deadline:
- April 24
Students must submit their bots or games by this date to be eligible for the tournament. Use the following forms:
- April 24
- Virtual Tournament Event:
- May 8, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CST)
Celebrate students’ achievements during the live-streamed Rocket League Bot Tournament, hosted on Skillquest’s Twitch page. Prizes, live casters, and shareable highlights await!
- May 8, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CST)
Our program is designed to be flexible, allowing you to integrate it into your curriculum however it works best for your classroom. Below are the module breakdowns and possible schedules for each course. Teachers are encouraged to adapt these as needed. The only fixed dates are the tournament submission deadline and the tournament event date.
Rocket League Bot Building
- Total Modules: 8 + 1 Optional Module
Overall Course Length: 6h 48m - Possible Schedule:
- February 19–27: Modules 1 & 2 (Setting Up RLBot and Core Python Concepts)
- February 28–March 7: Module 3 (Building First Routines)
- March 8–15: Module 4 (Strategic Logic and Gameplay Skills)
- March 16–30: Modules 5 & 6 (Advanced Strategies and Looping Efficiency)
- March 31–April 13: Modules 7 & 8 + Optional Module (Refactoring, Debugging, and Sharing Bots)
- April 24: Code Submission Deadline
- May 8: Virtual Tournament Event
GameDev with Python
- Total Modules: 10
Overall Course Length: 7h 12m - Possible Schedule:
- February 19–27: Modules 1 & 2 (Introduction and Core Concepts)
- February 28–March 7: Module 3 (First Steps in Game Development)
- March 8–15: Module 4 (Intermediate Skills and Gameplay Features)
- March 16–30: Modules 5 & 6 (Advanced Development and Finalizing Features)
- March 31–April 13: Modules 7 & 8 (Polishing and Final Steps)
- April 24: Code Submission Deadline
- May 8: Virtual Tournament Event
How to Submit Projects
- Rocket League Bots: Students can submit their bots using this submission form.
- GameDev with Python Projects: Students can submit their games using this submission form.
Curious about what our tournaments look like? Checkout the video of our Fall 2024 Rocket League Bot Coding Tournament below!
Support
If you have questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out:
For questions about program entry:
- Email: Ja*****@***********st.io
For questions about course curriculum or application:
- Email: Da**@***********st.io
We’re excited to see what your students create and look forward to celebrating their achievements during the tournament!
Ready to bring these exciting opportunities to your classroom? Sign up for one of our courses today and start preparing your students for a future in tech. Visit the course landing pages for the Rocket League Bot Coding Course or the GameDev with Python Course to get started.
We’re excited to partner with you in teaching the next generation meaningful tech skills. Let’s work together to inspire and equip your students with the knowledge they need to succeed!