#games4ed Archive

#games4ed discussions cover ways in which gaming can be used in education. Games mirror the way the human mind was designed to learn. They motivate players to take risks and actions, persevere through failures, set and achieve increasingly difficult goals, and devote attention, time, and effort to acquiring knowledge and skills. All this while the game is tracking the player’s actions and assessing the player’s achievements and skills. Isn’t this what we want from education?

Thursday June 22, 2017
8:00 PM EDT

  • participatechat Jun 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #games4ed by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/pFIo49LAgG
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Bring it on! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Heck yeah! Welcome, Rachael! #games4ed
    In reply to @RachaelFonke
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I'm just so excited to start! I'm Adam Powley, USHIS teacher in SC. Time to get started! #games4ed
  • MGrundel Jun 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Ready to chat about Avatars on #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Nice! Dark Chocolate Chex Mix in my hand :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Chat is on! Welcome to #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hey there Mark! Always so fantastic to have you here! #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi Steven! I'm totally ready! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Amy from Frederick, MD 8th grade US History! So excited to chat! #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey! let me know what happens in the draft! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    @MrPowley has been doing lots of avatar work & research into @daverage's player types , so I'm super excited for him to host! #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Thank you! Hope you enjoyed it. Can't wait to hear your thoughts tonight. #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852
  • MrHebertPE Jun 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Scott from Canada - checking in and out tonight. Lots on the go but making time 👍🏻 #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey there Amy! Good to see you! #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852
  • MGrundel Jun 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Mark G, former elem teacher, now Assistant Director of Operations at @BlackRocketLLC a #STEM and #EdTech Company in NJ #games4ed
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hello everyone! I'm Alex, an ELA teacher from MI #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi Melissa! thanks for all the work this week! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @RachaelFonke
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    What is up #games4ed!! Emily from @RecapThat coming in from (currently sweltering) California. Excited to chat avatars tonight!
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Thanks, Scott! Great to have you here whenever you can pop in! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrHebertPE
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Welcome to the chat Mark! #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Good day to all #games4ed members. Very interesting topic on Avatar by @MrPowley. This is new to me! Here to learn fr everyone #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Former?? #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel, @BlackRocketLLC
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi Amy. US His myself 11th grade. Welcome! #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Alex!! Hi there!! #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hello, Ivan K-5 NJ #games4ed
  • MGrundel Jun 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Yep, teaching kids to code and develop apps and games full time now. No standards or red tap! #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @BlackRocketLLC
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hiya Emily! Don't swelter too much! #games4ed
    In reply to @EmilyMerritt, @RecapThat
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Thank you for making the time Scott! Cant wait to hear your ideas! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrHebertPE
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    #edu5213SBU #games4ed Thanks! I am taking a graduate course about technology. Only my second Twitter chat! This one looks interesting
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Have to catch up and get all the details, congrats! #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel, @BlackRocketLLC
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hey Ivan! Thanks for joining tonight! Wouldn't feel complete without you :) #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Good evening, sir. #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi Emily, I've been meaning to look at @RecapThat. its on my to do list! #games4ed
    In reply to @EmilyMerritt, @RecapThat, @RecapThat
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Welcome! #games4ed
    In reply to @Stephanie_GXY, @MrPowley
  • CourtneyEhlmann Jun 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Courtney from St. Louis. Looking forward to my 2nd twitter chat. #games4ed #edu5123SBU
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Awesome! And welcome! Can't wait to hear some of your thoughts! #games4ed
    In reply to @RachaelFonke
  • jimdevivo Jun 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi #games4ed! Theatre ed researcher/educator from NJ. "Listening" in to this chat.
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hey Emily! Looking forward to seeing you in a few days! #iste17 #games4ed
    In reply to @EmilyMerritt, @RecapThat
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi Ivan! thanks for coming tonight! #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    We're excited to have you here, Courtney! Twitter chats are the BEST PD, hands down! #games4ed
    In reply to @CourtneyEhlmann
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    should be fun! #games4ed
    In reply to @RachaelFonke
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions! I'd love to hear your thoughts/feedback when you get a chance to check it out #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @RecapThat
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hey Scott, long time no talk :/ #games4ed
    In reply to @MrHebertPE
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Peter from Alabama. Probably lurking mostly. #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    I'm honored that your making this your second chat! #games4ed
    In reply to @CourtneyEhlmann
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Glad to have you back, Jim! I can foresee some interesting connections w/ theater tonight! #games4ed
    In reply to @jimdevivo
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Steve from NJ here on the start of my summer conference tour :) tweeting from #schoolstowatch in DC @mgforumstw #games4ed
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Woo! Me too! The #iste17 excitement is taking over here at the office :D #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @RecapThat
  • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    So much to learn from all the gurus here on Avatar today #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    NJ in the house! #games4ed
    In reply to @jimdevivo
  • jimdevivo Jun 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Yes, indeed! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi Jim. I think we've chatted before. Please feel free to add to the conversation when you can! #games4ed
    In reply to @jimdevivo
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1 coming up in a moment! #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Best part of the draft so far: this commercial. https://t.co/n31XgqGOv9 #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Glad to have you. Feel free to add something if you are inspired! #games4ed
    In reply to @coachpvg
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Still replaying the Terran campaign :) gotta keep Kerrigan Alive #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    The tour that lasts from summer...to the next summer! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MGForumSTW
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    truth :) #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @MGForumSTW
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Q1: #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Anyone else using @participate? https://t.co/pRmLpVRGoD - great chat experience - filters hashtag, nice interface, etc #games4ed
  • kamckiel1 Jun 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Using avatars lets students leave behind their problems in the real world and focus on the classroom. #edu5213sbu #games4ed
  • AssignmentHelpN Jun 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Teacher’s Best Guide to use Pomodoro Technique For Enhancing Productivity https://t.co/eKYjqISIkK #elngsschat #gaed #games4ed
  • massignmenthelp Jun 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    9 Questions to Ask Before you Hire an Online Tutor https://t.co/5mJEHwgRGc #elngsschat #gaed #games4ed
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I am, this is my second time since the update. Super clean interface! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @participate
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Technical difficulties. Sorry for delay #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Q1 What might be some classroom benefits (or drawbacks) of thinking of students as avatars of their everyday selves? #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Thought you might be :) I think I missed Q1 can someone RT #games4ed
    In reply to @EmilyMerritt, @participate
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Here we go! Question 1! #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    That's a great way to think about it. The class can be an escape sometimes. #games4ed
    In reply to @kamckiel1
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Avatars bring narrative into the class experience. Drawback could be 'hiding behind' the avatar, but I like the narrative #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: S's take on a new identity, take more risks, without as much fear of failure. #games4ed
  • kamckiel1 Jun 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2 Teachers can set individualized academic goals created with the students. When they reach a goal they "level up". #edu5213sbu #games4ed
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 Choosing an avatar helps Ss consider both their strengths & weaknesses & also their preferences in how to approach prob-solving #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1) Helps suspend belief and drive engagement in your game's story. #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Avatars also great for leaderboards and badges. #games4ed
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Ss may be more outgoing and more willing to share #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 Using avatars allows Ss to be creative and helps them feel more connected to your game. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    YES! #games4ed
    • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      A1) Helps suspend belief and drive engagement in your game's story. #games4ed
  • MrHebertPE Jun 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Sometimes their perceptions of themselves in real life are poor/harsh - avatars give them the platform to reinvent themselves #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Individualization is similar to the way games can be played in different ways too! #games4ed
    In reply to @kamckiel1
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Are you a PE teacher?? Me too...Trying to figure out incorporating any type of gaming in PE #games4ed #edu5213SBU
    In reply to @MrHebertPE
  • CourtneyEhlmann Jun 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Benefit-Ss are able to step out of their comfort zone. Drawback-Ss hide behind their avatar #games4ed #edu5213sbu
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Thats interesting. I wonder if this would help those introverts that don't really like sharing in a discussion. #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @mpilakow
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: Ss can try out a new "persona", opening up possibilities with less risk. I guess that is also a drawback... #games4ed
  • nathan_stevens Jun 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1 an avatar allows students to feel freer to respond and not be ostracized #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mhughes72812 Jun 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Michelle from AL - Looking forward to my first Twitter chat #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Even more effective when paired with a classroom narrative. #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 choosing an avatar also gets Ss thinking about how they and their skills relate to other players (classmates) #games4ed
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    As someone who is an introvert and rarely participated in whole class discussions in HS...the answer is yes! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    nicely stated! #games4ed
    • MrHebertPE Jun 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      A1: Sometimes their perceptions of themselves in real life are poor/harsh - avatars give them the platform to reinvent themselves #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Welcome to Games4ed! #games4ed
    In reply to @mhughes72812
  • mhughes72812 Jun 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1: Avatars can allow shy/quiet students to assert themselves more, empowering students on the fringe. #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Hi Michelle. I'm honored! Thanks for being here. #games4ed
    In reply to @mhughes72812
  • jimdevivo Jun 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1) Role play provides a safe filter & frame in which students can try things they may not usually in reality #games4ed
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    #games4ed #edu5213SBU A1: Some benefits could be that you could learn more about students' personalities by looking at their avatars
  • nathan_stevens Jun 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A1 a drawback might be jealousy of what an avatar has #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I love that! You get a kind of window into how they see themselves too #games4ed
    In reply to @RachaelFonke
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: XP awarded for achievements/milestones/benchmarks. #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Well put. Nick Yee also suggests that Role Play is a very important immersion and motivation technique #games4ed
    In reply to @jimdevivo
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Another person from Bama! #games4ed
    In reply to @mhughes72812
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I often use Avatar selection on the first few days as a mock interest inventory. #games4ed
    In reply to @RachaelFonke
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 Ss can show growth by completing side quests. I also add XP for winning in class challenges. #games4ed
  • jimdevivo Jun 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    This introvert seconds that! Playing character in drama helped in this way, too. #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @MrPowley, @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Hi Nathan! glad you could make it. #games4ed
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mpilakow
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1: I'm using team logos for my avatars. They'll be great for leaderboards and building a history for my gamified class #games4ed
  • mhughes72812 Jun 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: Always loved the idea of digital badging. Building avatars can help Ss build skills in a visually rewarding way. #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: Those avatars can obtain items or open pathways only accessible to those that have shown mastery. #games4ed
  • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A1: Limitless skill & able to revive af losing lives symbolise undying spirit & Ss hv multiple chances 2 keep trying when lrnin #games4ed
  • CourtneyEhlmann Jun 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: Ss can receive extra lives for helping classmates, being a good school citizen #games4ed #edu5213sbu
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 cont.: Mastery could even have pathways specific to avatar clan or class #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Sounds like a nice way to give the students a unique identity too. #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: Gaining XP by completing quests (extension activities) shows that Ss are learning and gaining mastery of content #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 I really like @MrPowley's system of special skills that get unlocked when students hit certain achievements. Very clever! #games4ed
  • nathan_stevens Jun 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 have students write about their game experiences. Tell what content pieces are in the experience #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    XP Grading and Badging usually go together well with mastery learning. I've been doing this for awhile and Ss love it. #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Easily done using Classcraft! #games4ed
    In reply to @CourtneyEhlmann
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    How could I incorporate avatars without technology? #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    YES! The have a Freedom to Fail (and the retry of course). #games4ed
    In reply to @Stephanie_GXY
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Yes! Same for me. I actually have a minor in Theat/Comm :) My classmates were amazed when they saw me in a school play...haha #games4ed
    In reply to @jimdevivo, @MrPowley, @mpilakow
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Very unique indeed #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • kamckiel1 Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3 Don't laugh! I am not a gamer, I was thinking it sounds like pokemon evolving. Students can evolve after level-up #edu5213sbu #games4ed
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Link to these? #games4ed
    In reply to @EmilyMerritt, @MrPowley
  • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Love the idea of incorporating Mystery Box to level up #games4ed
    • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      A2: Those avatars can obtain items or open pathways only accessible to those that have shown mastery. #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    For my class the avatars are just names (historical figures) - I don't use visual representations so no need for tech. #games4ed
    In reply to @coachpvg
  • nathan_stevens Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    hi Adam #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @mpilakow
  • CourtneyEhlmann Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    The whole gaming thing is new to me. I'll have to look into that! #games4ed #edu5213sbu
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    what did you use to make the logos. The look great. #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    I give Ss the option to draw them and I hang them on a bulletin board #games4ed
    In reply to @coachpvg
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Oooh combining #stuchoice with a sense of community and belonging? That is awesome!! #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Thanks. Its still a bit of a work in progress. But I guess we are always in Beta Testing mode ;) #games4ed
    In reply to @EmilyMerritt
  • jimdevivo Jun 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    I'm working on a game for my kids at home (chores, summer reading, etc). Planning for cut-outs re style of paper dolls. #games4ed
    In reply to @coachpvg
  • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Same here. The only Avatar I know of that can level-up is Pokemon through evolving #games4ed
    In reply to @kamckiel1
  • nathan_stevens Jun 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    But it everything is about competition. We should all be looking inwards to be better #games4ed
    In reply to @MrHebertPE, @mpilakow
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    There is a always a next level. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @EmilyMerritt
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    This sounds like a great reflection activity. #games4ed
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mpilakow
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Those look professionally designed. Awesome looking. Where are the Alabama Aardvarks? 😆 #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd, @MrPowley
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Q3 coming up in a sec #games4ed
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    #games4ed #edu5213SBU A2: Have some sort of fun list of powers that they earn when they level up by reaching a goal
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    These are the Teams for Super League Gaming, right? #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd, @MrPowley
  • MGrundel Jun 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2: Give Ss power ups and bonus' for completing tasks or quests. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Hm. I am using clothes pins and stickers for ranking/. then printed cards for powers. others here are doing similar. #games4ed
    In reply to @coachpvg
  • mhughes72812 Jun 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: Putting a point value/weekly agenda on armor, helmet, weapons, etc. would encourage motivation in Ss. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    good evening, my brother #games4ed
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mpilakow
  • nathan_stevens Jun 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    In gaming all of it should be about the end reflection #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    WOW! So many great ideas here tonight! I am Overwhelmed! #games4ed
  • mhughes72812 Jun 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3 conti... Could create obsession with gain not learning #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3) I show growth through a bar graph of class XP. It's not as pretty as new armor but it is effective! #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: A game map with avatars moving up as S's advance. But can be intimidating for S's having a hard time keeping up. #games4ed
  • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Too ADORABLE. Such cute avatars with super power to be tapped on #games4ed
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2: Digital badges and power ups can be used to show student growth and accomplishments and rewards them in-game for it #games4ed
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    I teach #physed at a Montessori school. We are decidedly low/no tech. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I've been working on this. In fact I think several here tonight have posted their power cards. Mine here: https://t.co/uqdP7VNasW #games4ed
    In reply to @RachaelFonke
  • nathan_stevens Jun 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Hi Steve #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mpilakow
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    So there are class rewards for all when the class levels up? #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • CourtneyEhlmann Jun 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: Add clothing/accessories, stars could be added. Downfall, Ss might compare to others/not good for self-esteem #games4ed #edu5213sbu
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I love the connection with the content, though! Love those RPG games with that tie in! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton, @coachpvg
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 Ss in my class earn XP & I track on a leaderboard on my classroom website. Ss also earn better items/badges and keep in folder #games4ed
  • MGrundel Jun 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: Let Ss earn badges & 'wear' them. I've used stickers and Avery Labels. Decorate binders. In @classcraftgame Ss can buy stuff #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Nathan! Good to see you! I missed you coming in while I was searching for better wifi! #games4ed
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mr_isaacs
  • nathan_stevens Jun 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 experience points and how many Easter eggs that they find #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: Leaderboards are great for Achiever + Killer game-type players but may have a neg effect for those that don't like competition #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Reading Reality is Broken by @avantgame. Check out Chore Wars. #games4ed
    In reply to @jimdevivo, @avantgame
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Individual level ups, the graph just shows all players at once. High lvl players do help their class rewards though. #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I'm incorporating a "Completion' Bar this year too... #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • nathan_stevens Jun 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hi Melissa #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @mr_isaacs
  • mhughes72812 Jun 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4: I like the idea of choosing avatar type. Promotes critical thinking in Ss. #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I've read that leaderboards can be demotivating if you are towards the back. Any thoughts on how to overcome that? #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Right, so leaderboards have to be modified to take into account...personalized leaderboards, modified, etc. #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @mpilakow
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    #games4ed #edu5213SBU A3: Move printed avatars on a chart to the powers they've earned. Drawback when not all students reach the goals
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Great book for anyone who hasn't read it yet! Gives great reasons why gaming works in school and life! #games4ed
    In reply to @coachpvg, @jimdevivo, @avantgame
  • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I'm a newbie to Twitter too. We learn fr others' sharing & experiences esp Ts fr #games4ed who are so generous in sharing.
    In reply to @kamckiel1
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Q4 for the #games4ed crew! Join us! #gbl #gamification #xplap
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A2: My fav question! My class is quest (choice) based so students complete quests which unlock other quests as they dem growth! #games4ed
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3a: Drawback is if not done carefully you could disclose private student information. #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I'm planning to give ss baseball card collector sleeves to keep their items this year. #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: I used pivot tables from my leaderboard to also create an "I can do more" and an "I can do better" graph. These self rank, too #games4ed
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3a: Benefit is that it gives the students something to look at and be proud of #games4ed
  • EmilyMerritt Jun 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I've seen the same. Interesting that it's hard to find a single visual representation that fits all player types #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @mpilakow
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    It really helps when their individual level growth helps the whole class. Positive peer pressure! #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Especially when they need to work as a team and consider all their strengths and powers! #games4ed
    In reply to @mhughes72812
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I'd be interested to hear more about this. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: Socializers, let them be ones that talk out a plan. Leaders: take action. Adventures: be the students who take challenge. #Games4Ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Highly Recommend "Reality is Broken"! #games4ed
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3b: Benefit is that it gives the students something to look at and be proud of #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    There is a great chapter on Leaderboards in "Gamify Literacy" using growth rank/ % growth is one way. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #games4ed sorry I'm late, storming (barely raining) and @hughesnet goes out... OF COURSE. I'm here now!
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I usually keep group XP totals instead of individual for this reason. Indivs will be pressured by teammates to earn more XP! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton, @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I'm including a "Transformation" card that will allow Ss to switch types if they want to "play" differently. #games4ed
    • mhughes72812 Jun 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      A4: I like the idea of choosing avatar type. Promotes critical thinking in Ss. #games4ed
  • MrHebertPE Jun 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Gotta tap out guys - kids are all over lol and we are now out and about - sorry guys 😞 Great convos though. Love it. #WeAreGreat #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Yes, that's a great one...combine player types onto each team. #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @MrRoughton, @mpilakow
  • mhughes72812 Jun 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A5: big boss = research paper / power up = thesis statement, transitions, quotation integration, citations, formal word choice #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4) Your boisterous ones (especially boys) become GREAT "raid leaders" when given the right task to lead the class. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I love these Mariana! Did you do them in Sheets? #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Wow! This is awesome! #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I like @iRezzly (formerly 3DGameLab). Edmodo works well if that's your learning platform. Looking into @credly now #games4ed
    In reply to @FanFlauters, @iRezzly, @credly
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    So is each level a different historical figure? #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    LOL, no problem. I literally drove to school after Q2 bc my wifi at home would barely send tweets! #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @HughesNet
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Must give Killer types their due; school tends to squash them early and often. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Have a great night, Scott! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrHebertPE
  • kamckiel1 Jun 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4 Students earn things their avatar needs for demonstrating strengths. Strengths/weaknesses identified together. #edu5213sbu #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    We all slide between types too. I try to build a little for everyone. #games4ed
    In reply to @EmilyMerritt, @Alex_Milton6, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I do something similar, but whole class. Showing up a little yucky in the pic, but you get the idea... #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @MrRoughton, @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I have a few posts related to this on my blog. Here is one about my ranking system. https://t.co/zU6yY1wmsq #games4ed
    In reply to @coachpvg
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4 Artists, Debaters, Builders, Leaders, Actors. I try to do diff challenges that play to diff group member strengths #games4ed
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I had challenges/quests that only bottom players could complete. Offered double & triple XP. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @WiseDad_Games
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Hi Stella, Welcome! #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @HughesNet
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5: Ss come up with their own side quests or show significant growth in an area. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Yeah, I need to go back and re-figure out pivot tables! This is awesome! #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Yes, these are all sheets. If interested here's how https://t.co/CPj612DV5B #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I have done "most improved" of the week leaderboards too. Even those in the bottom can be a most improved! #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @MrRoughton, @mpilakow
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I love this usage of pivot tables! It's now nolonger something I learned how to do JUST for Google Level 2 Certification. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Thank you! #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5 I have diff items that allow them to have advantages in challenges (block attacks etc) also have some that help them with tests #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5) My favorite is Coerce where they force me to be their partner on a class assignment. #games4ed
  • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5: Love to hv "teamwork" power-up for Ss to select the specific avatar to work with; helps to promote collaboration in class #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Love it! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @Alex_Milton6, @MrRoughton, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #games4ed
    • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A4: Achievers/Killers/Socializers/Explorers. It's about finding the right carrot for each student. @mrmatera had done great ideas in #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    I like the gauges! #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @Alex_Milton6, @MrRoughton, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I can't believe how fast this has all gone! Already on Q6! #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Its like the bullet in Mario Cart. That is a great way to keep even the bottom of the leaderboard interested. #games4ed
    In reply to @coachpvg, @WiseDad_Games
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #games4ed #edu5213SBU A4: Outspoken, shy, "too cool" Emphasize that not everyone has the same strengths- all valuable in their own way
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I use @over & @comiclife to create my cards/badges. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @Meems852, @over, @comiclife
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Do you have a stock set of challenges or do you do different things each time? #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6) When I put a restriction on doing bigger projects all of a sudden EVERYONE wanted to do them. #games4ed
  • CourtneyEhlmann Jun 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6: give special powerups for taking risks #games4ed #edu5213sbu
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6: Demonstrate mastery through games/projects/challenges, not tests. #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Awesome! I might be stealing... uh, borrowing... this one. #games4ed
    • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A5) My favorite is Coerce where they force me to be their partner on a class assignment. #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    This is also awesome! so many great ideas. #games4ed
    • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A5: Love to hv "teamwork" power-up for Ss to select the specific avatar to work with; helps to promote collaboration in class #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5: Have things like "open book", "Tipping point" (increases grade %", "wandering" (can visit w/someone) #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6: By letting Ss know they can have more than one chance! It's okay to not have success the first try! Real world logic! #games4ed
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5: Still toying around w/ specifics but Ss can earn $ to bid on free agents and earn player/team bonuses in fantasy football #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #preach! #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    The best part is they think they are punishing me but I love getting down in the trenches with them. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #games4ed #edu5213SBU A5: Maybe earn "powers" like using notes on a test?? This one kind of stumped me
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I've been calling this "Freedom to Succeed" rather than Free to Fail. #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6 I always tell Ss the more unique/creative the side quest the better the rewards! I've gotten some amazing projects bc of that #games4ed
  • kamckiel1 Jun 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A7 I saw a talk today and the teacher said that he gave students extra points if they found a mistake that he made #edu5213sbu #games4ed
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6: Model it. We can't expect students to take risks if we play it safe. #games4ed
  • mhughes72812 Jun 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6 Failure is not always a bad thing. Hard tasks and used lives teach Ss to problem solve and try harder next time. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    funny you should ask - just got distracted browsing for a few minutes after getting email saying 14 of wishlist items were on sale #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @MGrundel
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Love the idea of an alternative economy! I've been giving "gold" instead of grades as quiz scores. Then they buy power cards. #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I do this & love it! It shows we're human and encourages Ss to not take anything for granted--adults make mistakes, too! #games4ed
    In reply to @kamckiel1
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Q7: How can teachers include random rewards or outcomes? #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6: It starts with a relaxed, natural, and fun classroom environment....all about the atmosphere the teacher creates. #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I think it is @MrHebertPE that has a "Forge" card. Ss make a full page cheat sheet. tear it in 6 parts and then get one at random! #games4ed
    In reply to @RachaelFonke, @MrHebertPE
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Since I'm an ELA teacher, this is a way students can earn XP. The Ss love to find them in other teacher's classes! Haha #games4ed
    In reply to @kamckiel1
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #games4ed
    • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A4: Achievers/Killers/Socializers/Explorers. It's about finding the right carrot for each student. @mrmatera had done great ideas in #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Do they get to make their own quest? #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A7) my weekly bonus round for the whole class is all random. Students can use their personal XP to influence the results. #games4ed
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A7 I started using scratch offs and mystery boxes in my class after challenges. Ss loved them!! #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    What a great way to get the Disruptor types on your side! #games4ed
    In reply to @kamckiel1
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A7: Like easter eggs? My colleague and I have discussed hiding them in hyperdocs/digital breakout edu challenges OR scav. hunts #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A3: I like the gearing up as well as leaderboards for visually showing - some people are not in favor of leaderboards - i like em #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A7: This is like a cheat-sheet, but Classcraft has Random Events that S's love. #games4ed
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    #games4ed #edu5213SBU A6: Greater powers for greater risks taken? Let them know failure is a way to learn so it's ok to fail sometimes
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    My school uses Patriot Bucks. Ss didn't see the point until I started "fining" them. 5PB for silly ?, 10 to borrow materials... #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @SpeightEd
  • SpeightEd Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A7: Random outcomes are a natural part of fantasy football so that's covered already for me. Working on random event/reward ideas #games4ed
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A7: I do not use classcraft, but I like the idea of a Random Event of the Day -- both good and bad events! I also use die rolls #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    And do it day 1. As soon as we go on a field trip to my car and they get to sit in it they know they can try anything! #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Do you make your own scratch-offs? #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Q7: Easter eggs hidden in @decktoys, or in projects or assignments. #games4ed
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    What subject/grades do you teach? #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I like that idea :) Would their stats come with or would they have to 're-roll' #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7: I've been working to include Dice Rolls in my rewards. Anyone else have good dice advice? #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    If you guys haven't checked out @decktoys, it's a great app for quest-based learning, be it a unit or just a lesson #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    No, other than I frequently just carry them in my pocket for spur of moment use! LOL #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    I Use #3dgamelab / @irezzly as well - most important piece to me is the choice / quest based approach #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd, @FanFlauters, @iRezzly, @credly, @iRezzly
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Younger grades love the Emoji dice. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • kamckiel1 Jun 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 Students could earn special privileges such as jobs to perform or a reward of something they like. #edu5213sbu #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Hmmmm.... I use XP as a grading scale so those would transfer. Might need to lose powers though... Something to ponder... #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    During review games, if a team gets a question right they roll a die. Each number on the die corresponds to something different #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A4: Maybe we could allow students to develop the gamer types / classes for class #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Absolutely! So many possibilities of hiding them in hyperdocs! #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Make a giant one. They are really fun to roll. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Have you ever heard of @storycubes? #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @storycubes
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    awesome :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I haven't seen those! Might be fun to incorporate that with my Juniors... #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I want to start having scratch offs in my class next year, too. :) #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Last question of the night! I can't wait to read the archives and see all I've missed! Such great ideas #games4ed!
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    OR go to 5 below! They have some big ones. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton, @MrPowley
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    only in passing. Tell me more... #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @storycubes
  • Stephanie_GXY Jun 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7: Hiding physical Mystery Box for reward & coupled w digital breakout. Makes Ss to move around the room while digital lrning #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6: Choice based learning and allowing students to take learning into their own hands definitely imposes academic risk taking #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    What a great use of loss aversion! #games4ed
    • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      My school uses Patriot Bucks. Ss didn't see the point until I started "fining" them. 5PB for silly ?, 10 to borrow materials... #games4ed
      In reply to @MrPowley, @SpeightEd
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    YES! #games4ed
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    #games4ed #edu5213SBU A7: Teacher can have a class goal (unknown to students). When they reach the goal, they get a special reward
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    I just found out about them when @lynzhite found them. We have been thinking about role playing with roll-playing :-) #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @storycubes, @lynzhite
  • LannySaretsky Jun 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    How would u hide them in a hyperdoc? #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I have got to look into that! #games4ed
    • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      Yes! I print them up and use scratch off stickers from Amazon! Ss love them!
      In reply to @MrPowley
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    YES!!!!! Like any game, 'failure' should be part of the process, build from it, grow and improve... #iterationnation #games4ed
    • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
      A6: By letting Ss know they can have more than one chance! It's okay to not have success the first try! Real world logic! #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    excellent turn of phrase! #games4ed
    • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      I just found out about them when @lynzhite found them. We have been thinking about role playing with roll-playing :-) #games4ed
      In reply to @MrPowley, @storycubes, @lynzhite
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Grammar / spelling mistakes #games4ed
    In reply to @kamckiel1
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A8) Player influenced story progression. No idea how yet but I think it would be awesome. #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Making the text all blue and underlined then only hyperlinking one single letter or punctuation. :-) #games4ed
    In reply to @LannySaretsky, @mpilakow
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A8: Intertwining the narrative with content; seamlessly merging game design with learning design. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    One of my favorite ways is using white text for a hidden message. #games4ed
    In reply to @LannySaretsky, @Stella_Pollard
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A7: love the idea of chests for random 'prizes' for completion of quests - need to think more of logistics on how to implement #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Yes! When the locus of control switches to them, engagement rises! #games4ed
    • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      A6: Choice based learning and allowing students to take learning into their own hands definitely imposes academic risk taking #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Anyone use actual treasure chests? #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I'm think of having a "Dice Master" in each class in charge of all dice rolls. Have an election and give them a power. #games4ed
    In reply to @Meems852, @WiseDad_Games
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    not cheating at all! They helped solve that problem :) I am very interested in exploring @classcraftgame this year #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @classcraftgame
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A8 I love the idea of Ss select their "class" which will give them special abilities and powers! Totally stealing that idea! #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Jun 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I want to play around with ideas on how to effectively up keep my leaderboard/spend pts/earn badges. This is my first year. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A8: To intro vocab words this year, I'm using them in our RPG narrative. Then using context clues to figure out words. #games4ed
  • Alex_Milton6 Jun 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A8: I want to work on adding more narrative to my game w/ side-quests that pair well with the main quest #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Love this! #games4ed
    • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      A8) Player influenced story progression. No idea how yet but I think it would be awesome. #games4ed
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I'm contemplating this myself. If you figure out let me know.. I'll pass it along to you if I do too! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Just have fun with it! Don't stress if something goes awry--roll with it and you'll have a blast! #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I can't remember the name but there is a game created by a teacher modeled on fantasy sports where you select countries... 1/2 #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I know @tishrich connects her sidequests with her essential questions. I think it's a cool idea I'd like to work on! #games4ed
    In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @tishrich
  • MrPowley Jun 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    maybe something like @breakoutedu? #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @breakoutEDU
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I started this last year but sadly it fell short as it was too time consuming. I do see incredible value though. #games4ed
    • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
      A8: Intertwining the narrative with content; seamlessly merging game design with learning design. #games4ed
  • RachaelFonke Jun 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #games4ed #edu5213SBU A8: I haven't used gaming yet but, I love the idea of kids earning powers for reaching goals! So motivational!
  • coachpvg Jun 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    2/2 and you earn points by how often the country is mentioned in the news. #games4ed
    In reply to @SpeightEd
  • MarianaGSerrato Jun 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Takes time, but.. I have a combo of sheets/flippity (4 badges). Everything pulls from a "master sheet" #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Jun 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    What an AMAZING night #games4ed b/c of all of you! And especially @MrPowley for a GREAT chat! Thank you so much for your questions!
  • WiseDad_Games Jun 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    To do well would take years and of course...iterations. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs