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So you did what with PowerPoint??

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I was volunteering in a robotics class when one of the boys started playing with Microsoft PowerPoint in a way that was completely novel to me: He was creating an actual playable computer game in PowerPoint.

No kidding, I had to record this as a proof, the video below says all.

What Aaron did got me to think about a couple of things:

 

First, what is programming? From my perspective, Aaron figured how to "program" PowerPoint, even if not using an actual programming language. He managed to control decision points and actions without any problems.

 

And second: How much more could we do with the tools and technologies we already have, but what's stopping us is just our lack of imagination and different perspectives?

I don't have much else to say so I will let Aaron run the show. Enjoy:

 

 

Comments

  • Anonymous
    November 21, 2013
    Reminds me of how HyperCard for the Mac was used back in the late 80s, early 90s.

  • Anonymous
    November 23, 2013
    I really enjoyed watching Aaron explain the game and the development process. Thanks for posting.

  • Anonymous
    November 30, 2013
    I have tried many things with Powerpoint like a lock system and games like Aaron's, and they are fairly easy to make and easy to understand.