Read why more parents and kids are choosing Tektoma for learning to make online games…

SAFETY: Be assured that offering a SAFE learning environment is a top priority at Tektoma.  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!

CONTENT: Though Tektoma is a new site, we’ve been successfully teaching children how to program their own computer games since 2003. Each year children as young as 7 years of age attend our summer camp programs (see Bits, Bytes & Bots to learn more about that program, as well). We know what works and how to get & keep a child’s attention.

UPDATES: New technology oriented tutorials are added each month!

MEMBER’S ONLY FORUM: Use the Private and Secure MEMBER’S ONLY FORUM to post questions and requests for future lessons. The Forum is moderated, meaning all posts are reviewed by Tektoma for compliance of content before being posted, to make sure they are relevant to the site and safe to share with all ages.  Additionally, Tektoma staff regularly respond to postings to help you with your questions.

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. Payable by credit card or Paypal. Monthly fee automatically renews until canceled.

FREE MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

• Free 14-day Trial
• Earn Free Membership Time by Telling Your Friends: Use the Tell Your Friends link at the top to invite your friends to try out Tektoma, too. When they become paying members, you get 15 days free. There is no limit to the number of referral credits you can earn.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently, the tutorials are for computers running Windows XP or Vista only. Macintosh versions coming in the future.
• Broadband internet connection
• Any browser should work, but make sure it is a current version
  • For GameMaker tutorials, you need a copy of GameMaker installed and the GameMaker resources folder.
    Instructions for downloading these files can be found on the GameMaker Tutorials page.
    GameMaker requires 128mb of RAM, DirectX 8 with at least 32mb of video memory, and a screen resolution of at least 800×600.

Learn How to Use the Game Maker Tutorials