A1: GAME NOT OVER! We have school until noon on Friday, and I'm ready to make the most of it! Top secret "Get Hooked on a Book for the Holidays' event tomorrow! #XPLAP@mrmatera@burgessdave
I am sooo sleepy 😴 so can’t stay up for this. Will enjoy reading the thread in the morning with my ☕️. Huge #xplap fan. Love the enthusiasm! #tlap with games. Love it! Have fun. 😃
This is SO. MUCH. FUN!!!
Here's Q2:
Some have #gamified for awhile, some are just getting started, and some are totally new to what gamication is!
Share a GIF that expresses where you are in your #gamified journey. #XPLAP
A2: Been #gamifying for 3ish years...always looking for new quests & mysteries to unravel! The adventure never ends with when you explore like a pirate! #XPLAP
A2: "You will see how gameplay is an explosive cognitive dance that fully awakens the mind." - @mrmatera I gamify my classroom with a test prep Olympics, but excited to amp it up after reading #XPLAP ! @burgessdave
A2) Regarding gamification, I am constantly trying to improve lessons/activities to apply game principles to non-game contexts that will really engage students! #XPLAP
Q3 follow up: Not sure what Bartle's player types are? Here are some descriptions.
When you have a chance, take this awesome version of the Bartle's test by @teachforthoughthttps://t.co/EIuyDBWifb#XPLAP
A3: I am a SOCIALIZER, I love collaborating with the legit #XPLAP & #TLAP crews! Collaborating is the key to PUT YOUR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT INTO OVERDRIVE! @mrmatera@burgessdave
A2: "You will see how gameplay is an explosive cognitive dance that fully awakens the mind." - @mrmatera I gamify my classroom with a test prep Olympics, but excited to amp it up after reading #XPLAP ! @burgessdave
Q3 follow up: Not sure what Bartle's player types are? Here are some descriptions.
When you have a chance, take this awesome version of the Bartle's test by @teachforthoughthttps://t.co/EIuyDBWifb#XPLAP
Q3 follow up: Not sure what Bartle's player types are? Here are some descriptions.
When you have a chance, take this awesome version of the Bartle's test by @teachforthoughthttps://t.co/EIuyDBWifb#XPLAP
A4: FAVORITE GAMES? "Anything that makes students feel like they are actually part of the show, not just spectators, is a good thing." @burgessdave#XPLAP#TLAP
A4 - part 1 My mom is the QUEEN of Scrabble - you cannot beat her! We also love a good game of Uno or that other game that is kind of like Uno that I am drawing a blank on the name of (TIRED TEACHER BRAIN!)... #xplap
A little GDrawings trick - grab the "mouth" and save a few .pngs of it moving up & down slightly. Put them in Giphy & voila! You're now a GIF cutout! #XPLAP
A4 part 2 - but I'm not going to lie, when it is hubby, myself, and my teen-aged kids, we do enjoy playing Cards Against Humanity as well. You middle school teachers can guess how surprisingly good my 13yr old is at it! #TheyGrowUpFAST#xplap
A4: we do love a good video game like Mario Kart together, but even better are secret role, collaborative, etc., etc., etc...any good board game really #xplap
A5: We love to laugh in our family! My son's uncanny sense of humor and my mom's infectious laughter has me in happy tears at family gatherings. The BEST! #xplap
A5: "Overwhelmed by the Cargo? Don't be!" I love holiday shopping with my sister, and we are definitely not overwhelmed by the cargo! #XPLAP@mrmatera@burgessdave
A#: Just played "Teachers Life" at lunch. Similar to cards against humanity, and so much fun to play with teachers! You can download a copy for free https://t.co/r8Y3zxXB4F#xplap
A6: 2017 was made up of lots of risky leaps forward. I've grown so much and am so thankful for all the amazing friends that have encouraged and supported me along the way. #xplap
My yearbook Ss have Disney Name That Tune Friday’s. They keep score on the board while working. First to shout out song title gets a point. We crown a Disney King or Queen at end of year. #xplap
A6: "Instead of being a captive audience, your students will be captivated by the adventure of learning." @mrmatera I really worked to blur the lines of education and entertainment in 2017 to increase student engagement! @burgessdave#XPLAP
A6: thank you so much to this wonderful #xplap community and to @mrmatera and @tishrich for the inspiration to do things that I never thought I could do.
{edmodo: RT MarianaGSerrato: A#: Just played "Teachers Life" at lunch. Similar to cards against humanity, and so much fun to play with teachers! You can download a copy for free https://t.co/JVND5BLGOy#xplap]
A6 last year didnt end they way I hoped. But... But Baby Gabe will soon be here, Ive had a chance to have my professional voice heard, family is healthy... I'm ending on a hopeful note #xplap
Good for you! I think there is a lot that us teachers can explore in this area. Not just buy off the shelf games, but immerse our students in game experiences and create entertaining and engaging moments. #XPLAP
As my first year doing full gamification it feels a bit out of control, fast and furious, but still a fun ride to be on. Learning as I go and getting where I want to be...in a bit unplanned way. #xplap
I don't want this hour to end! Here's the last Q of the night!
Q7: Time for New Year's resolutions. Share a GIF that best expresses your resolution for the coming year.
#xplap
A7: I try to pick something I really want to work on, & this year it's BELIEVE. I will BELIEVE IN:
Myself
The amazing ability of Ss
The power of positivity to affect change in my building/district/community.
Let's LIGHT'EM UP! #xplap
A7: "In seizing the opportunity, students discover how capable they are of taking risks and determining their own limits." @mrmatera In 2018 my goal is to be a facilitator in my students' learning by offering more choice and encourage risk-taking! #XPLAP@burgessdave
#XPLAP A6: Thankful to have followed a passion that has allowed me to answer my calling. Wouldn’t be where I’m at today without such great support, challenges and experiences. Thanks all!
A7: Continue to be positive and share my passion! Always commit to learning and growing! Be present and spread kindness. Continue to reflect and be a writer—commit to my blog...start a book?? #XPLAP#DaringDecember#warriorscreate#ssdpride
A7) To keep learning and improving my teaching strategies to be the best teacher I can possibly be. I want to attend a variety of PD opportunities as well! #XPLAP
A7 (b): "School will suddenly become as engaging as the adventures they seek beyond its walls." @mrmatera In 2018, I also want to help my students find their passions and pursue them in and out of my classroom! #XPLAP@burgessdave
It certainly will be. Thanks for hosting one of the best chats ever! This time of year, everyone needs to smile and laugh more. Thanks for making space for that! Happy Holidays to you and yours Tisha! #XPLAP
A#: Just played "Teachers Life" at lunch. Similar to cards against humanity, and so much fun to play with teachers! You can download a copy for free https://t.co/r8Y3zxXB4F#xplap
What a fun night! Thank you @mrmatera and #XPLAP crew for being simply AMAZING!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all! #grateful for this family of pirates!
Thank you @tishrich for hosting #XPLAP tonight. The Gif battle was epic. If anyone else would like to host in the new year please DM me and we will set it up.
