#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday August 16, 2016
Hello and welcome to
Tonight’s topic is
Please introduce yourself. Q1 in one minute.
Hey Ryan! Happy to have you here tonight.
Let's do too! Peg, Instruc Coach/Rdg Spec, from MKE!
Hello from upstate NY. Participated in my 1st just today!
Ryan from IL manager of campus technology and teacher
Hi, Peg. Glad to have you on
Hi, Rebecca! That’s so cool. Glad to have you here on
Adam, social studies, Brooklyn, OH! Tomorrow it all starts!
As Instruc Coach/Rdg Spec, I strongly believe in STEAM ed! So glad you're a part of ! https://t.co/6IFcmMkAA0
Ryan from IL manager of campus technology and teacher
Hi, Adam! Happy to have you here on Good luck tomorrow!!
Q1: What is Breakout EDU? Please share what you know about it.
first time tweeting in coming in blind
Howard from NorCal but actually in SiCal here sorta.
Welcome, Pamela!
Glad to have you here on
A1: is PBL at its finest with around a locked box and f awesomeness
Hi, Howard! Happy to have you here on
A1 I thought it was intensive educational gaming . . .
I LOVE that description, Ryan!!
A1: not too familiar with it, but I'm always up for learning more!
A1 You're much more eloquent than I am . . . :) https://t.co/UTUM3M57tT
A1: is PBL at its finest with around a locked box and f awesomeness
Angie, media specialist from NC. Have to walk the dog but will be right back.
A1 is a team building, collaborating, critical thinking, problem solving way to engage students.
A1 brings excitement to the classroom through https://t.co/lxcpCGn7la
A1: is PBL at its finest with around a locked box and f awesomeness
Mariah from IL gifted teacher
Nice to have you here, Laurie.
A1: is fun way of getting Ss (and Ts!) to work 2gether to solve series of clues to unlock locks & open breakout box.
Q2: What are some of your favorite games (physical or digital)?
A1 Ss figure out clues to unlock multiple types of locks that goes along with a theme https://t.co/CYvIi4s7V7
Q1: What is Breakout EDU? Please share what you know about it.
A2 I go old school: tag, Red Rover, dodgeball . . . I'm seeing a pattern!
Hi all! Jordan from Princeton, NJ. Did my first this past year!
My teammate makes them. So excited for my Ss
A2: are some of my fav gaming sites
Q2: Only played once; looking forward to some recommendations!
Joining late. I'm Donna a 3rd grade teacher but am here to learn about
haven't played that in years
seems like I have to get one!!
Q2: Sorry I meant to ask, What are some of your favorite Breakout EDU games (physical or digital)?
A2 I'm not much on games yet I play uno & apple to apples https://t.co/j8EZZAMr4P
Q2: What are some of your favorite games (physical or digital)?
A2: anything that generates excitement! Ss love jenga, 4 square...anything that gets their brain generating strategy!
A2 Kids loved the Spyder Heist
A2: Dark room, Morris code, vacation and
A2: Have played only once. Am looking for some recommendations.
A2 I love the physical games to watch them run around the media center.
A2: I just got 5 boxes this week. I am exploring games and following amazing people like for resources
A2: My Ss LOVE these physical games: Dr. Johnson’s Lab and Attack of the Locks
A2 I can make the digital breakout clues more challenging though.
A2 never played, hoping to get guidance and suggestions here tonight
Hi friends! I'm Corrina from Syracuse, NY
Popping in late for a bit
A2 Here is the saving NC digital breakout that I made last year. Please feel free to use it. https://t.co/SeVAJyVvcS
are these good ones to start with?
Q3: Which learning skills do games utilize?
A2: I've only played 1 where we had to get the vaccine for a virus. Don't recall the name https://t.co/j8EZZAMr4P
Q2: What are some of your favorite games (physical or digital)?
YES!! Absolutely! They are easy to set up and FUN to play.
I can't wait to do the If You Take a Mouse to School game. . I also made a media orientation one.
Thanks, Angie! I can’t wait to check it out!!
A3 Definitely teamwork and collaboration...they can exercise whatever content skill you can bake into the activity itself!
A3: PBL innovation group and peer collaboration and student leadership
A3: can be used for all subjects and all grade levels. There's beauty in that for educators!
A3 Collaboration, critical thinking, questioning, problem solving https://t.co/6CPPQpyhnV
Q3: Which learning skills do games utilize?
Excellent point, Laurie!! So far, I’ve used is grades 3-12.
Also several are already planned. Just need to get the resources.
A3 Problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication are a few.
Yes. That is a very critical one. Thanks for pointing that out.
Q4: Have you created any of your own games? Please describe them.
YES!!! The students were so determined last year, they refused to give up.
Thanks for sharing! I look forward to reading this.
A4: I'd really like to build some PD ones for teachers.
A4 I need more experience before taking that step https://t.co/Oxe7SCIqZU
Q4: Have you created any of your own games? Please describe them.
You're talking on tonight? You better sign and I to mod on digital at some point https://t.co/zzAA55oplZ
Q4: Have you created any of your own games? Please describe them.
I was going to challenge my students to create their own to give to the rest of the class.
A4: I haven’t created any of my own games….YET :-)
I would love to have my Ss create their own games eventually.
A4: all the ones I have used are mine. My favorite was the search for the lost comic book stash in Ss loved it
I'd love more info when your done with that
Joining late. Just got back from open house. Been off Twitter refreshing myself. Glad to join again
That is a great idea, Mari!I’m sure would LOVE to sign you both up to mod a digital breakout
6 groups. Once one group figured out the clue they locked the box back for the next group. I made multiple clues.
Q5: Have you encountered any struggles with BreakoutEDU along the way? How have you overcome them?
A5 Big challenge was making sure all students were involved.
A5 Making sure Ss have some success while also teaching them to persevere https://t.co/OSYfVjWQNI
Q5: Have you encountered any struggles with BreakoutEDU along the way? How have you overcome them?
Yes, I encountered that as well. This is why I love following up a physical game with a digital game.
I feel the same way. This is like walking a tight-rope. :-)
A5 Time is my biggest problem. I only have 45 minutes with them and 15 minutes of that is checkout.
Very cool!! I’d like to see that media orientation one.
Do you have any suggestions to help with this?
A5: I had a few students who rather break the locks than solve them.
I created one on decimals last year for my fifth graders
I try to give subtle clues before a lot of frustration occurs. I want them to try, but not to CRY and quit.
No... what structures do you use now to prevent that?
hysterical...and ingenious, if not frustrating for those of us who have to purchase the replacement!
Q6: What have you learned about classroom management when using Breakout EDU games?
A5: Ss telling others the answers. Overcome? Change from class to class
Thanks so much for sharing, Rosy. I can’t wait to check this out!!
Thanks for sharing, Angie!! I can’t wait to check it out.
A6 I just learned to give clues before tears https://t.co/dSDM5zUaF8
Q6: What have you learned about classroom management when using Breakout EDU games?
SMART. I wouldn't have thought of that
I've made dinner me other ones but they're not nicely organized like this one!
We encountered this problem too. Had to create a competition to see which class period could open the box fastest.
A6 Being SAFE and being aware when things get a little too intense...
A6 You have to understand that they are going to be excited. Set limits at the beginning w/the first rule as "HAVE FUN and LEARN"
Thanks for sharing, Rosy. You rock!!
brilliant! Adds another competition layer https://t.co/XpzzMP9uHr
We encountered this problem too. Had to create a competition to see which class period could open the box fastest.
A6: Engagement decreases issues from some Ss who struggle with normal lessons
Yes, I tell Ss the same thing. Ts also must be prepared for a higher noise level. Engagement isn't always quiet. :-)
A6: set limits on certain parts but allow exploration on the fun
Here is a facilitators tip Padlet that was shared in another chat by . It is wonderful.
Thanks, Laurie! It really made a difference. Ss didn't want to give anything away. :-)
A6 In another chat I heard people considering doing a week long breakout where they solve a clue a day.
Awesome!! Please share the link :-)
Q7: Do you have any Breakout EDU hacks (tips) for newbies? Please explain.
that's an interesting idea. I plan on doing a Trivia Tuesday for students...hadn't thought to use
A7 Follow for more ideas. He created a lot of the ones on the site.
I am going to create signs this year. I love these.
thanks for the shout out! Two new digital games are coming next week!
I'm hoping to make a on the Go on the next few weeks.
