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Gaming in the classroom
- 1. Gaming in the Classroom Using video games to engage at-risk learners in school and learning
- 2. What this session isn’t... • theoretical • educational games • sales pitch • lesson plans
- 3. What this session is... • changing your mindset about games • using “real” games in learning • sharing ideas • having conversations while having fun
- 4. What is about to happen? •quick introduction PLAY And then we...
- 5. My Structured Learning Classroom
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- 8. Technology ...it’s great but... ...engagement is the best!
- 9. Learning ...as part of the game ...as an extension of the game
- 11. While we PLAY
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- 14. Gamingexampl es • iOS - iPhone and iPad • $$$ • Fishing game • Ordering and comparing decimals/ Data management using spreadsheet • Ecosystems - describing biotic and abiotic features in each fishing area • Fish research - using Google to find specific information about the fish from the game
- 15. Gamingexampl es • iOS and most others • $$$ • Problem solving game • Zombie Menu - write a menu that a zombie would love (descriptive writing, target aud) • Evacuation site - area and perimeter
- 16. Gamingexampl es • iOS, Android, Playbook, PC, Mac • $$$ • Point and click puzzle game/adventure • Visual • Robot Narrative - write about the main characters life while making connections to the game • Eutopian and Distopian societies - describe the difference and read a variety of short stories related to these themes • Procedural writing - walk-though of scenes from the game
- 17. Gamingexampl es • Mac • $$$ • Role Playing • Mars research guiding question: Should we be heading to Mars? • Measurement - distance, time, conversion, etc. • Writing - developing ideas on a topic - creative Mars Rover with multiple uses
- 18. Gamingexampl es • iOS and Mac • $$$ • Science Fiction/Action • Science Fiction short stories and the Sci-Fi genre - examination of genre and common themes • Design your own ship - math and art expectations • Commodities and Trading - examination of the math of stock markets
- 19. Gamingexampl es • iOS and Mac • $$$ • Puzzle • Monster Research and Presentation - research a “monster” and present information in PowerPoint or Prezi • Create your own level - procedural writing to how to solve the map. • Monster Art
- 20. Gamingexampl es • Mac. PC, iOS • $$$ • Role Playing, Simulation • Civilizations research • Recreate world wonder in Minecraft and describe the history behind the building • Types of Government, development of religions, and various technology advancements • Connected with Civilizations players around the world and discussion about strategies
- 21. Gamingexampl es • Most Platforms • $$$ • Game Show • Voice and Oral Communication - word choice when narrating a game • Collecting and organizing data - learning about spreadsheets
- 22. Gamingexampl es • Most Platforms • $$$ • Slicing and Dicing game • Probability unit - collecting data and making probability statements • Compared the probability of getting a higher score than the adults.
- 23. Gamingexampl es • Most Platforms • $$$ • Problem solving • You tell me....
- 24. Gamingexampl es • Mac and Windows • $$$ • You tell me....
Editor's Notes
- - introduction and welcomes
- - setting the context about my classroom and experience
- - suspicious eyes