#XPLAP Archive
Book study chat focusing on Explore Like a Pirate, written by Michael Matera.
Wednesday June 22, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to chat: Currencies! So great to be back! Please introduce yourself and share something fun you've done to kick off summer.
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For this discussion we will use the standard Q1 A1 format. This chat will be storified at the end & posted to https://t.co/XJLKHbxaZM
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Nick Baskwill NS, Canada, Grade 5, 1 week left Teaching then summer starts! Looking forward to playing with my girls!
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Hi all. Dianne from CA, spent first week of vacay in Havasu, Grand Canyon, and Ensenda. Very relaxed. Glad to get to join tonight
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Ray Linville, Wichita, KS, 5-12 Band. Traveled to Washington, DC for my first time.
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LeVonda Vickery, Technology, Computer, & Robotics teacher in Medford, OR. Took an impromptu trip to the coast this past weekend.
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Gina from Cincy! Kicked off summer with an EdCamp!
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Hi all....Melissa from Ohio (awaiting storms) trying to recover from the concert yesterday.
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Alisha, 5th grade, Exploring museums with my daughter
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Hello! Kristin from Lansing, 6th grade ELA and SS....best thing so far was attending
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Kevin, 7/8 social studies, SoCal, watching lots of Turn on Netflix and playing lots more video games.
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Thanks. Been trying to find the time for awhile.
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Michael Matera, Milwaukee Wi 6th Grade World History… Loved going to urban ecology center and hiking with my daughter.
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Hi all! I'm Rebecca from Green Bay! Went to Summer Spark last week which was awesome and will be at ISTE next week! Can't wait!
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Liz from IN. Went to the first week of vacation!
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Hello, great to have you here tonight. is a great chat.
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Awesome start to your summer Ray.
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That would be a huge impromptu trip for me from Wisconsin.
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Gina… Love seeing you back!
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Jealous. is a goal for upcoming years
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Tisha Richmond, Culinary teacher & CTE Dept Chair, Medford, OR was a great kick off! Awesome time meeting so many from
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Hey Kevin! Glad to have you back on
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Carrie Baughcum 6/7/8th grade Extended Resource Teacher Arlington Hts. IL
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So great to have you all here tonight! Q1 coming up in just a few minutes!
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Glad to be here. Excited to learn.
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ISTE is great but is Grand! Thanks for making it such a great conference.
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Hi there. Donna, FL teacher from Indiana here. So far, I've celebrated birthdays with family and gone to my first edcamp.
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Hey Nick glad to see you here again.
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The big winner from the raffle is here!
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I just got back from a family road trip to Long Island. Weve also been to the pool and the slow chat has been super fun!
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Now I need to look into . :)
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Angi, engineering technology teacher from rainy Illinois. I just survived my first room escape last night.
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How did you like the ? I love them
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Oh you should check it out! It is a great conference… I heard there is going to be some ers next year too
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Spark was great, what makes it cool is all of the crazy cool educators that come!
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I love escape rooms. Glad you went to one.
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Luke Abercromibe. High School science teacher in NC
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A1: Money, we have our own silver pieces, and some power cards that Ss trade like $
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Luke, you found us! YEAH! I hope you enjoy the chat on
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A1: Games I play tend to give you items to help you later on. Getting "cash" in class helps purchase items for future use
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A1: currency that I have is Gold and skills achieved throughout the year
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ahhh, I'm jealous ! That is so cool. I want to do an escape room so bad!
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A1 Bio teacher here, thinking about using ATP as currency. In some of the textbooks, it's even called "energy currency.".
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A1: money for food truck race and XP for Masterchef
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A1: really like skill coins. Can give them as kids for something tangible when they level up. In sight, in mind?
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A1: Stars in Angry Birds, Elixir in Clash of Clans, The properties in monopoly are all great examples of currencies in action.
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A1 I play Just Dance with my daughter and earn stars. I could make xp for Ss performing arts in class https://t.co/VrbTH3rT6c
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A1: Use items such as wheat, water, etc as currency, have to collect so many to get other things.
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A1 we have school wide panther pride tickets. I also will give out treats sometimes.
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Love your point about in sight, in mind!
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A1 (2): Keep thinking of all the games that only give you a star and yet they are super addicting.
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A1: Punchcards (like at Subway) are also game like and are easier to track (unless your kids lose them like mine did.)
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Thanks, looking forward to it!
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A1: I always include plain old points in any game I have used. I will often give them a special name to go with the theme
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Now you are cooking! Currencies don’t have to just be money. Nice idea and can’t wait to hear more from ya!
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A1 I always think of monopoly money first but coins or tokens that you earn could work as well.
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Oh, how I missed you all! Q2 coming at ya in 2!
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A1 I also want to explore how to create/customize badges.
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Great game engine mechanic that you are using… Collect, save, and choose an upgrade
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A 1 . Planning to use some special Amazing Race currency and possibly wooden coins
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These are great! We use them to award Warrior dollars. Ss put them on lanyards to keep track. https://t.co/5FLCcg4o8J
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A1: Punchcards (like at Subway) are also game like and are easier to track (unless your kids lose them like mine did.)
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thanks, thanks! I'm new to twitter so I'll probably be a wall flower for a bit, but I'm looking forward to learning
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Super true! Does not have to always equal money.
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A1 Starbucks uses stars that you earn and collect as well.
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A!: Paper money, coins, stars, points, XP. I keep going back and forth on if I want a physical or digital currency for my class.
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Thanks! By the end of the year Ss had created full on spreadsheets to keep track of city resources. https://t.co/0AUYobfJzW
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Great game engine mechanic that you are using… Collect, save, and choose an upgrade
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Thanks. I was scared that I didn't answer the question very well.
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I think you are doing great at jumping right in! impressive!
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A1 most of my high schoolers go crazy over class dojo points, believe it or not.
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A1: I saw a teacher who used raffle tickets as class currency - wish I could find his site again. Seemed very manageable.
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A1: players earned skill crystals to power up character
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I love this , I use this bathroom badge and locker badge
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Or the properties in monopoly are also examples of currencies.
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A1: As I grew as a game designer I added currency...pts only a sub could give or pts that could only be earned for a skill/behavior
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Badges worked for some of my Ss this year. Need to be more specific about purpose/how earn though. Jumped in too quickly
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You will love it! Teaching has changed for me since I joined.
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we all missed you! would not be the same without ya!
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A2: Cards like an Ace or 8's in crazy 8's, could have specific values or powers
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A2: GamerScore on xbox is great, I use StudentScore for my classroom management layer.
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haha I think we are all a little crazy! It was great meeting so many people I tweet with!
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Love the idea of lanyards
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Thanks for participating , we are better together, all good answers
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A2: working on a zombie game where you collect anti-virus and materials to survive
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A2 xp points... or how about levels? How can Ss earn ranks such as boss?
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A1: When I first started I also had currency that was as simple as cut out starts teams earned
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I couldn’t agree more with Nick! is the way to be.
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One of my partners did this. She had a drawing each Friday. Ss went nuts! https://t.co/oklbQM9s03
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A1: I saw a teacher who used raffle tickets as class currency - wish I could find his site again. Seemed very manageable.
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A2: Badges, stars, Stickers, the list goes on
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that is a great idea!!! You could have tons of fun with that!!!
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A1: I use 2 variations on currency: Badges to earn privileges,and XP is tied to Gold (10 XP = 1 Gold) to buy items.
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A2: I've had Ss earn michelin stars in culinary in The Hundred Foot Journey and also in Amazing Race
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A2 I'm wondering if bartering would work to build comm. in class. Ss use their strengths to help peers. https://t.co/k20IIqGU8b
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The points only a sub can give is such a great idea! https://t.co/MuefvK9EhI
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A1: As I grew as a game designer I added currency...pts only a sub could give or pts that could only be earned for a skill/behavior
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I'm thinking about adding ap (achievement points) as a possible form or currency to my game which could be earned by earning badges
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I am a big fan of physical. I do have digital “Gold” that is kept on my spreadsheet but the rest is physical.
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A2: Love using XP or the like to "gate" activities. Surprisingly motivating to say "nope, sorry, you can't do that yep"
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Haha I think I'm seeing that already. :)
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A2: In one statistics game we used sampling to identify and measure epidemics. Currency of success was lives saved.
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I also had Ss knock down tower pieces in angry birds. It was a beast to keep up with but Ss loved it!!
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I love that. I am motivated to get my badge.
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A2: Bartering and auctioning are found in a lot of games, especially MMORPGs. Not sure how I would use that in class though.
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Yikes! Already 15 minutes in. Sandy Otto, middle school ELA teacher from Mn. Excited to have made it.
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I use Dojo points to let the buy things around the class, like preferred seat. 4th graders loved it
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Now imagine those points wrapped into a game you created that gives them more meaning and context.
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I was leaning toward physical, until I learned I will be seeing 22 classes next year. Wondering how to store it...
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A2: I print out badges the size of baseball cards and laminate. Ss keep in baseball card sleeve. idea...works great!
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what does a power up do for characters in your game?
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yep, having fun playing with my new toys and writing a breakout! So grateful for the swag!
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I teach high school and the physical badges works well for them too.
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A1: Currency really is anything our Ss can barter with
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Loved meeting at and learning about from you, Rebeca.
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1 binder w/baseball card holder. When 1 earns something take it out and give it to them. Have then tape it on a folder.
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You guys are on a roll!!! Q3 coming up in 2 minutes!
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A2: level up on skills such collaboration, communication, focus and creativity
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I did this as well with baseball card sleeves. Ss thought they were gold! Such a good idea https://t.co/cB6Zrls332
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A2: I print out badges the size of baseball cards and laminate. Ss keep in baseball card sleeve. idea...works great!
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Wow. Another week. Great to meet you at Spark, and also to see your actual face on your profile pic.
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A1: I totally stole this idea from Starbuck. Ss earned rewards pts. that equaled pts toward badges https://t.co/2vzWOMQdUW
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A1 Starbucks uses stars that you earn and collect as well.
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A2: I used spendable skill points with this tree. Need to find a better way to track it next year. https://t.co/nEWNnWbko6
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This is a great place to start! Just followed you. Glad you're here.
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Great idea… I need to hear more.
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A2: Powers make great currency for students to barter with
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Gave Ss random "just because" points. Did 6 at end of day. Also attendance, just 4 being there. Helped many Ss buy in
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Cool idea Luke… I bet your students love it. Gives a lot of choice for them.
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A3: Our Ss earn tickets for good behavior & used to spend them on items from a cart - now used for a raffle. They also earn Dojo pts.
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Bam! that is another great answer Alisha! You are on a roll. Ss love bartering and customizing in the game.
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I've been struggling with the character sheets I've made, how do you guys keep your atk, def, and all manageable for kids?
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A3 Grades, averages are not effective because they may not show growth and can discourage Ss https://t.co/Hq5zbFIlJ1
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A2) Mileage club has always been successful in our school because students get a little plastic foot for every mile they run.
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Sounds good… What would they do?
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Schools have pts & grades but many of these are not engaging or motivating to ss Tangable and Interesting is much better and stoyline
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A3: Points typically, but they don't translate well. The "how many do I need to get an A?" question proves their weakness.
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Agreed. I've been working on ELA curriculum writing w/colleagues. My plans include kicking off in the fall.
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I hope to add an ecosystem unit game, and may use food as currency, just a thought
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Thanks for filling my bucket. I feel like the smart kid.
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great idea and nicely tied to your theme of the lesson.
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A3) A school naturally has "grades"/% but because they're earned differently for different subjects/projects= not effective long-term
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I'm 6th ELA in middle school. I have the "babies" of the building. Sweet age...not quite teenagers yet.
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A3.2: However, our tickets are not very effective because students get rewarded randomly (or not at all) after earning them.
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Allow students to trade items with each other and allow them to trade with you from time to time.
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Hope some of our & friends can join us for at 8CT as we reflect & share resources
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Our school is a pbis school so we give out tickets. They can use them at a store or for the privilege of cutting the lunchline
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Congrats on the new house Sandy! Happy to have you tweeting from your new home coming back to your old home at
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A3: Dojo points, classroom cash, awards (for almost everything at elem), all could work well with games
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Planning some awesome twists on Chopped and Amazing Race for ELA this year, thanks to you.
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My cost change all the time… Helps keep it interesting.
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So many amazing ideas! Q4 coming up in 2 minutes!
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A3: At our school the kids have Wows for being a good citizen and gold card for good behavior
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It's amazing how effective counting UP instead of down is.
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I'm sure the kids are going to love playing it. Mine certainly do! (Even if they don't love my character sheets...)
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I agree with I use physical pts for a very very long time before I think of going digital https://t.co/WwD1jhcifj
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I am a big fan of physical. I do have digital “Gold” that is kept on my spreadsheet but the rest is physical.
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A3(2): Also have "caught being good tickets", usually given to kids picking up trash, raffle to get prize
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A3: increased autonomy can be earned. When Ss succeed at early parts of game/course, can help to design future parts of game/course
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that's a good idea Then items that are more valuable at the time could be worth more. Do you tell ss this ahead of time?
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Since my technology class is career based I'm thinking about using a classroom economy to "pay" Ss for their work/jobs.
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Love the ideas coming from this chat.
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Chopped is an awesome theme when you have students doing similar projects. Special ingredients are fun!
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Totally agree, moved to SBG and Ss care even less, Ps don't understand system
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Done this with students and used a credit card to access an online bank. Super successful! https://t.co/FXTvpyCmaV
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Since my technology class is career based I'm thinking about using a classroom economy to "pay" Ss for their work/jobs.
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I'm also going to be tying in your suggestion about certain items being tied to the character levels, thanks for that!
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wow bast from the past! hen I was in 4th grade we had Wows and I loved them!
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Thx,Michael.Couldn't have said it better. I've got all sorts of plans in the works. Plus,connected w/potential gamifying T.
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Looks cool… I would love to chat with you about this sometime. You have lots to offer us all. Thanks for sharing!
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in my "movie theater" themed game Ss could sell / trade things at the concession stand
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May have to get more info from you on how you set that all up. =)
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A4: I had personal currencies play into classwide currencies for an inter-period competition. That worked shockingly well.
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Have them not only solve the problems, but find the problems. Can they contact business' & schools to gain insight?
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A4: I start out small with one currency and Ss develop their own ways of managing currencies as we progress. Love to see this unfold.
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We do 3 a week for upper and 3 for primary, some kids waited all year long and never got a reward
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I have all sorts of ideas for what's in mystery baskets.Character traits for profiles?Fig language for poetry?
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A4: I have a store and kids are a managers of the store and their accounts
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Oh jeez! This is awesome! I would love to hear about your theater game! https://t.co/wFomQT1lyC
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in my "movie theater" themed game Ss could sell / trade things at the concession stand
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A4: Great question. Am here to learn!
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I'm having staff at our school send in project ideas (jobs) for the students to complete w/ 3D printer & vinyl cutter.
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yeah we arent to SBG just yet but I would like to move to that point! Im sure it will be a learning experience for all!
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A4: To manage my currencies, I use a spreadsheet that has formulas for XP to convert to gold. Badges are physical stamps on paper.
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A3: Grades, your grade level, reoccurring challenges like quiz, test, project, has rules. No, I don’t find them inspiring.
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I have a store as well. Least motivated Ss were made managers. Turned around their entire year. https://t.co/HHYNpvqoIg
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A4: I have a store and kids are a managers of the store and their accounts
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I like the idea of the ss managing this! More responsibility for them and less for me to try to keep track of!
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Yes..just like my Fitbit keeps me stepping along all day! Leaderboard and all!
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No I rarely tell them game things like that… Want to keep it a secret.
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I like the idea of getting Ss to choose, great buy in
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This community is all sorts of AMAZING! You blow my mind each week! Q5 is coming in 2 minutes!
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I think that would be great in your setting and one that would work naturally.
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Love this idea, I might have to use this
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Thanks! is a great community that will give you many actionable ideas.
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A4) Level up on currencies: X number of bronze trade for silver; X number of silver trades for gold,etc;
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it can do what ever you want it to. It can multiply a power for a day, give them extra powers, give them a privledge
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It was kind of like one of those "ah ha moments" when it came to me. Just have to figure out logistics.
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that makes sense. and if your 6th graders aren't melting down because of this then my 7th graders should be OK!
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The only risk (which I ran into repeatedly) is that it led to many kids opting out.
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A5) Scarcity can motivate Ss to try new quests; abundance can be used to help groups collaborate on obtaining game items
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I did! What an adventure, but all worth it to meet you and so many others from
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can each student have a character sheet they we in charge of. They add to it as they play the game? https://t.co/Xkad7OYFWm
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I think this is good to keep in mind. As they are new to the game keep the game simple and light. Add complexities later.
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A5: Scarcity/Abundance are great for problem solving and understand want vs. need.
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don't give up on them. I think you can make them work!
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I agree! This community is awesome! Each week I get so many new ideas and resources!
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A5 I think it has to be scarce enough to make it valuable. Maybe not do it daily so kids don't tire or feel they can opt out
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A5: Scarcity also led to a lot of side quests for additional points. Homework became very popular!
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A5: By limiting gold to 1 gp per 10 XP, Ss must choose wisely This also makes bonus Quests with high XP (but no grade) more appealing
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A5: Scarcity/abundance allow Ss to do some planning and strategic play. When to use items, what their value is on diff days
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for sure! It was great to meet and chat with you and so many more of the community!
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A huge take-away from the game sessions was: it doesn't have to be all planned out! Great a-ha!!
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A4: made a spreadsheet that does in school really well. Find it here https://t.co/qCDsJtozod MEGA pack is the 1 to get
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A5: Scarcity also adds to the allure of things. If only level 10s can do an assignment it makes everyone excited to do it.
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A4: I want to use XP tied to their class work/quests & money tied to behavior (as I will still have to use Dojo next yr).
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A5: As Ss adjust to game, we can alter levels of scarcity and abundance to keep game exciting and keep Ss on their toes.
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It was fun to see you and work with you at
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Time is flying! Q6 coming up!
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A5 I think this can be a motivater if only the first Ss get something it can lead to better drive
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I love this question Tisha! Great job leading us in this discussion. Congrats!
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and they can create their own avatar!
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I've used them as a type of currency for Ss to earn
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nothing fancy either. Just a place in the room where players stick their items to sell / trade! https://t.co/xgt9OwLHcS
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Made it, had a kickball game that went extra innings few
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Very much so. Staff divided on whether they like it
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Powerful thought about real world application of what our games can teach Ss that lecture just won’t get to. https://t.co/WAGV5dctS3
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A5: Scarcity/Abundance are great for problem solving and understand want vs. need.
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this is awesome and might be a game changer for later like a game update
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Love the idea of adding "1 Available Only" on the top level items of my reward list like on kickstarter.
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A6: Group challenges, this dynamic always leads to morale work. Also surprise tasks/challenges boost morale
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A5: Scarce items earned in game would lead to great bartering skills!
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A5: you definitely need balance, this where I struggled this year. I think limiting the items at first
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A6: I made a pair of boots that forced the wearer to change Guilds, but they had to pay to learn that. One kids just put them on!
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When we put Ss in the actual game, where they must make critical decisions in a timely fashion & risk consequences, Ss become engaged
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awww thank you!!! It is just so fun to create it all and see the Ss LOVE it so!!!
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A6: Student choice of assignments based on difficulty contributed to our overall game score. I set a target for them to "win."
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A5: Ss want what there is less of, willing to "hoard" to get it, others want immediate reward, good lesson for life
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we did with a two run inning☝
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Great idea about kickstarter… Man that is a gold mine for us… Think about a crowd funded game site in class.
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I should have picked one up !
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A6) I think having items that help "unlock" clues or game quests are motivating for students.
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Absolutely!! https://t.co/BmIrtAMZEs
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When we put Ss in the actual game, where they must make critical decisions in a timely fashion & risk consequences, Ss become engaged
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Revealing my entire item list at once was a HUGE mistake. Will certainly limit it next time.
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agree! the more ss are working together to complete a mission/ challenge the better. I need to do this more in my game!
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A6: When using , think beyond creative mode look at ex from Birmingham Plague & refuge crisis
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A6: Choose your own adventure or group adventure, or leave it up to chance with a roll of the die
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That sums up the powerful core of and it is my hope more people start to see this truth! https://t.co/v7PvbuKr5T
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When we put Ss in the actual game, where they must make critical decisions in a timely fashion & risk consequences, Ss become engaged
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that is awesome gonna work on that part of it Ss could back new items with gold early backers get for less
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Agreed… I am totally geeking out right now about this idea!
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Can't keep up with your level of awesome! Q7 coming up!
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Just had this conversation w/ . We cannot assume all Ss are experts. Ts must plan well designed Lessons
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agreed! I am about 30 tweets behind the chat right now… Crazy…
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A6(2) I have a swift track (easy), a power track (hard), and an option to choose your own adventure as Ss explore the material.
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First time ever, my endyear auction, Ss passing around their "cash" so their peers get what they want
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A6 having tools to improve or change weak items is something I want to add to my game maybe even ways to help team or whole class
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I love that idea, too. Thanks.
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Oooh, like on Survivor when they bid on items under the basket - could be good, could be bad..? They never know.
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I have one called tinkerer which lets you add a feature to an item you have. However, you can only do it once in awhile.
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This sounds really awesome. What game platform/engine are you using? Do you have examples/resources to share?
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At 1st, I was shocked and confused, then totally proud of them, not the class I thought would do it
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A7 trading could be with the teacher, or Ss could trade amongst themselves.
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Thanks for sharing this picture. It helps me visualize how this can work in my game.
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Think an anvil or an enchantment table! Ss need to be at a certain "level" to do such skills.
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A7 I like the point made in the xlap book about not trading in class, which creates probs during a challenge
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ss could pool their points as well like for a review or group challenge
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A7: I would love to incorporate opportunities for trade next year. You are all giving me great ideas!
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Ss make right choices when Ts give opportunities like these as they is more akin to their world.
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Great advice. Keep them guessing. Plus it gives you flexibility to change and adjust items.
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A7 I think slowing trade teaches Ss life lessons about consequence you can’t get with out giving and you have to live with the choice
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In game, have traded wood for stone or iron based upon what needed - win/win for players.
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A7: really wanted trade to look like ancient trade: markets, bartering, traveling, actually creating this really stuck with them
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A7: Excited to announce here first… putting the finishing touches on a trade system in my spreadsheet. Students can now trade gold.
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Ahhh so much from the bit I have been here awesomeness
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Final question coming in 2 minutes! This hour is the fastest of my week!
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I like that. Adds to the risk factor, and could be big payoff or big loss. Go big or go home.
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One way I have kids trade to different places is with a merchant ship item. Must load the ship, risk getting lost at sea
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Trying to keep up so many great ideas
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I am telling you the more we share on the better and better all of our games are going to be.
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I am telling you the more we share on the better and better all of our games are going to be.
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A7: So much of the initial game will have been created by me, I'd like to allow the students to create the trade rules & system.
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Awesome news, ! This is a true game changer! https://t.co/AitLvlbh8y
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A7: Excited to announce here first… putting the finishing touches on a trade system in my spreadsheet. Students can now trade gold.
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Yes...collaboration, cooperation and community at its finest.
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A7: Trade is a powerful tool, allows Ss to anticipate future needs of self & Peers. Let Ss implement own trading guidelines
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One of my favorites! I have special die for sea adventures! Ss love to take the chance! https://t.co/OtQ10WpTTn
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One way I have kids trade to different places is with a merchant ship item. Must load the ship, risk getting lost at sea
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I am also a fiber artist and barter for real at our farmer's market. Trading/bartering allows Ss to see value without $$
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so true this is my favorite pln
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I agree. There are so many elements I want to include next year. I need to plan strategically for gradual implementation.
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That is an important key to developing a good game.
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Looks awesome. I will certainly read the prologue and all three chapters this week. Thanks!
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A8: good to change as you go. Ss have the best input. I always welcome their thoughts and add ideas as the year progresses.
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it’s hard want them all but know I can’t get it all in at once
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Q8 - Can you introduce new currency when introducing a new setting? Going to a new planet with new currency?
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A8 I think we can introduce as we go. Sometimes our Ss come up with great ideas we never thought of.
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A8: I like to create a basic framework, but add twists & turns thru out game. Keeps game exciting and helps adapt to diff. learners.
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differentiation is so important as you meet your Ss and understand their needs.
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A8 you can add it makes the game more interesting but Need to be clear and fair
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A8 I have 5 or 6 preps, so slowly gamifying each. I would add/change currency as I get aha moments as the game develops
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A8: It is important for your game to not get stale… allowing room for new improvements and features is a hallmark of a good game.
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A8 haha we were just talking about this! Love it! So the currency exchange rate can change just like in real life!
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This is so true! https://t.co/PjTpEquFKX
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A8: It is important for your game to not get stale… allowing room for new improvements and features is a hallmark of a good game.
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A8 After creating foundation have Ss develop with me. Create buy in they also know more than me about gaming https://t.co/5oSOViDg7z
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A8: Most MMOs add currencies when players hit the "end game." Maybe make those extra currencies a reward for high performers?
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I have a Divergent theme. Each faction could have own currency to trade/barter. When switch factions-new currency.
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A8: Start off small, maybe one currency and then add to it as the year progresses
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You will become a Jedi one day…
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A8 Ss need to experience that change and adaptation is part of life
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A8: Holding things back at the beginning I've found helps the Ss ease into the game so they don't panic. Also surprises are fun!
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Yeah! Sometimes it is worth it big time, but sometimes "cue Price is Right whetwhee sound"
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Also keeps Ss and Ts from being overwhelmed!
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Super important for us Ts to know and recognize this reality. Thanks for reminding us of this one Luke. https://t.co/2Nl89HdpII
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A8: Holding things back at the beginning I've found helps the Ss ease into the game so they don't panic. Also surprises are fun!
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Seriously, how amazing is the community?! Blown away each week and mind spinning with ideas! You all ROCK!
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A8 I have elements that come and go with units/levels depending on the location of the game
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A8:That is the great thing about a gamified classroom is that the story, items can change all the time.No need to have it all planned
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love this idea! Would love to hear more about your game!
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It was great to be back with you all tonight! Hope you all will be here next week....same time, same place!!!
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Sorry I hopped in late, will def review transcript, now off to read some of and book, Lab 4 Kids
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yes, going to have to scroll through storify!
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Thank you community and thank you and many others for making this commuity awesome! See all the non-ISTE people next week.
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is such a great community! Thanks to and ! Amazing and inspiring ideas! Love this hour!
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agreed hope we can meet up next week
