#BreakoutEDU Archive
Tuesday May 10, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to the
#BreakoutEDU
twitter chat! Please introduce yourself to the group.
https://t.co/Jhpuu53inM
boycem3
May 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
#BreakoutEDU
Hi all, Michelle here, I teach 5th grade in Bellevue NE. excited to take part tonight
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
@boycem3
welcome to the chat!
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
@boycem3
Hi Michelle! Welcome!
#BreakoutEDU
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Ari Fleweling here from
#RUSDLearns
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/sFOH2sCI89
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to the
#BreakoutEDU
twitter chat! Please introduce yourself to the group.
https://t.co/Jhpuu53inM
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Say hello to our guest moderator for the night Kyle Stern,
@mr_stern
.
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/TdfFaolYYr
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Good evening, everyone! I'm Kyle Stern from Kansas City. I'm excited to be your guest moderator tonight
#breakoutedu
HeffCharlene
May 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
@HeffCharlene
Houston, TX
#breakoutEDU
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
@HeffCharlene
Hi Charlene! Welcome!
#breakoutEDU
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
@mr_stern
Glad to have you moderate Kyle!
#breakoutedu
EspoLearns
May 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Christine. Elementary gifted specialist. Charlottesville, VA.
#breakoutedu
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Welcome to another
#BreakoutEDU
chat! Tonight we will discuss ways to get admin and faculty on board w/BreakoutEDU.
https://t.co/E6KhiEX9CO
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Nikole - from Louisiana! Director of Innovation & Technology
#breakoutedu
JimmyRewind
May 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
J. Zaroda 7/8 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. just orderd my 1st kit after seeing a presentation. Currently developing 3 games
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@EspoLearns
Hi Christine! I bet
#BreakoutEDU
boxes are awesome in a gifted classroom! Glad you joined us tonight!
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@JimmyRewind
Wow! That's awesome Jimmy. Glad you joined us tonight.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@JimmyRewind
Which content areas are you working with Jimmy?
#breakoutedu
EspoLearns
May 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@tdstech
We just did our first one this week. They're already hounding me for another! Hoping to push-in to all classrooms.
#breakoutedu
boycem3
May 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@JimmyRewind
Wow, you are like me! I wrote my first game before my kit came too! I teach 5th.
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Woot, Woot!
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/66kaFx0vg9
JimmyRewind
May 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
J. Zaroda 7/8 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. just orderd my 1st kit after seeing a presentation. Currently developing 3 games
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@ewolfhope
@DonnaWells50
It's
#BreakoutEDU
chat time!! Hope you can join us!
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@EspoLearns
Woo hoo! You are hooked!!
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
.
@tdstech
@ewolfhope
Thanks or the reminder!
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@MargieRamirez93
@Tkipp88
- feel like participating in a Twitter chat about BreakoutEDU? Search
#breakoutedu
and join the fun!
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: What do you believe
#BreakoutEDU
has to offer to your school or community?
https://t.co/QCjMrxFYuB
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Any
#tosachat
,
#connectedTL
, or
#caedchat
friends want to get in on this?
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/xLqgBV0RzA
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: What do you believe
#BreakoutEDU
has to offer to your school or community?
https://t.co/QCjMrxFYuB
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1 Fun! Engaging activities that require thinking and collaborating.
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
@MrKline_EdTech
Join us right now!
#BreakoutEDU
chat!
kassini
May 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
I did one digital literacy breakout. Kids want to create games last week of school instead of watching boring movies
#breakoutedu
boycem3
May 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1:
#breakoutedu
can offer all the soft skills that higher ed and real world jobs are seeking. I love that it also offers Ss validation
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@kassini
Hey Kathy! Glad you are here! That's awesome - I would love to see what they create.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@kassini
hilarious that they referred to movies as "boring." Clearly they are ready for something different!
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
chat happening now.
@kristinedwards3
@castellawtl
@ddale_dale
@dhhouser
@ewolfhope
EspoLearns
May 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: It allows different Ss to shine. It's great for team-building, problem-solving, can make the boring engaging.
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
@mr_stern
@kassini
I bet they are watching one in EVERY class?!!??
#breakoutedu
mj5wilson
May 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Melissa from Hanover, PA gifted support teacher
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
@mj5wilson
welcome!
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@mj5wilson
Hey Melissa! Glad you joined us!!
@EspoLearns
works with gifted children too!
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 -
#breakoutedu
has offered my Ss a new way to engage with content. It also gives my
#ell
students a chance to authentically communicate.
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
.
@tdstech
Almost missed
#breakoutedu
chat- cause I was planning a
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
.
@tdstech
Almost missed
#breakoutedu
chat- cause I was planning a
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 Used
#breakoutedu
for Family Math Night, Ps, Ts, Ss all loved it! Huge success
https://t.co/87pxDOaEsp
HeffCharlene
May 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
#breakoutEDU
A1 an engaging way to build team building with students or teachers
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1:
#BreakoutEDU
creates excitement in a classroom - it brings topics to life.
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Yes, this!
@EspoLearns
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Welcome
@CarynMcLRUSD
! Here is question 1!
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/xLqgBV0RzA
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: What do you believe
#BreakoutEDU
has to offer to your school or community?
https://t.co/QCjMrxFYuB
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@MrKline_EdTech
@LindseySickler
You sound like me!! I can totally relate.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
@tdstech
It's so meta! I'm facilitating a
#breakoutedu
game tomorrow and continuing the game design process with my Ss, too!
KayeWilliams19
May 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Kaye librarian from NC
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@mathkaveli
Thanks for sharing the link. I definitely want to read more about this after the chat! Great idea.
#breakoutedu
kassini
May 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Quiet boy said, "I had a good idea and kids listened. I helped us breakout. "
#breakoutedu
jcellucci
May 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
#BreakoutEDU
Jeanette social studies nj
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
.
@mr_stern
@tdstech
Game design is a whole new level. Haven’t tried that this year. Too close to testing :(
#breakoutedu
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: Perseverance and collaboration. I love seeing how students thinking changes and grows with each new
#BreakoutEDU
experience
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@EdTechAri
@DonnaWells50
That's awesome!!! Totally agree
@EdTechAri
#BreakoutEDU
KayeWilliams19
May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A 1 I love that it challenges and motivates...growth mindset in a big way.
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@KayeWilliams19
Hey Kaye! Glad you joined us tonight!
#breakoutedu
EricJBentley
May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Eric, K4 Tech Teacher from Perry MI checking in.
#breakoutedu
mj5wilson
May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 It brings a new level of engagement to the classroom. Students that typically zone out are the most engaged.
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
.
@kassini
What grade level?
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
Perseverance - so true!!
#breakoutedu
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Hi
#BreakoutEDU
! Kate, tech trainer from IN jumping in a bit late.
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
It's my first foray into
#breakoutedu
game design. I'm excited to see how their game turns out!
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
a1
#breakoutedu
is an exercise in controlled chaos
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1keeps students active and engaged
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@EricJBentley
Hi Eric! Happy you here with us tonight!!
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1 I also did it with Ts as intro, whole site is ordering them, doing it in 1st grade next week
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
.
@mr_stern
Will watch for that blog entry!
#breakoutedu
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: A fun way to fail fast and iterate.
#BreakoutEDU
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@EdTechAri
with the students in control instead of the teacher! And that's often the most challenging part.
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
Hi Kate! Never too late to join.
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@tdstech
The linked article is more a general sense, but I'll gladly fill in any wholes.
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@mathkaveli
Sounds like
#Breakoutedu
heaven!
CarynMcLRUSD
May 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1 a new Way to engage those who would normally not be engaged
#BreakoutEDU
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2: What limitations are holding you back from presenting
#BreakoutEDU
to your faculty &/or admin team?
https://t.co/4TLSbVf3rR
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Doing
#breakoutedu
for staff meetings to get teachers on board and showing admin relevance
#breakoutedu
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Doing
#breakoutedu
for staff meetings to get teachers on board and showing admin relevance
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@CarynMcLRUSD
Totally true -
#BreakoutEDU
meets a whole new group of learners!
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
They broke out, with almost 10 minutes left
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/QAdFvQxeNV
EspoLearns
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: Time and feeling like I don't yet know how to best implement across the board. I can be a slow adopter.
#breakoutedu
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
Greetings from one Hoosier to another. Excited to see IN representing in the
#BreakoutEDU
chat.
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@mathkaveli
Love the smiles!!!
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@mr_stern
Indeed. Some Ts have a lot of trouble w/that at 1st. It's a great reflection opportunity for them.
#breakoutedu
kassini
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
8th grade. 21st century skills class. Combination of technology, personal finance and career planning.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
Thanks Donna! Day 2 of the design process went pretty well. I'm impressed with the clues they developed today.
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@tdstech
It was epic fun! I love it, I even purchased my own box for fun with the girls
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
@ccstechgirl
Glad you made it Lindsey!!
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@tdstech
Yeah, they seemed to love it
#breakoutedu
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
My experience with staff has gone well. Did games that matched their curriculum and they loved
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@EspoLearns
I make a mistake at least once during every session I run, but I learn something new along the way.
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Boxes should come with warning, "Warning: Good times and relationships will grow with proper application of contents."
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 I think starting with Teachers/students is key. Experience has been- admin sees the opportunities.
#breakoutedu
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Thankfully nothing right now! Did one with all of our admin last week and got an "I love this!" from our superintendent!
#BreakoutEDU
HeffCharlene
May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@castellawtl
#breakoutedu
this is my hope!
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@castellawtl
I am trying that at our summer training!! My fingers are crossed.
#breakoutedu
KayeWilliams19
May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A 2 I just learned about
#breakoutedu
can't wait to use it with TX PA and most of Ss
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@EspoLearns
when I presented
#breakoutedu
we did Time Warp. During the reflection I focused on questions about using different content areas
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
@jamestsanders
https://t.co/DSrqSoeY10
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Boxes should come with warning, "Warning: Good times and relationships will grow with proper application of contents."
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 I think it's a experiential thing, I was nervous, and it's a lot to sift through your first time, especially solo.
#breakoutedu
EspoLearns
May 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
I did the first one w/my class this week. Ts have been asking about it, so I'm hoping to convince them for next year!
#breakoutedu
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: So grateful to have supportive admin/staff who are just as pumped about
#BreakoutEDU
as I am. Wouldn't be possible without them.
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I agree with
@castellawtl
- using games that incorporate some content is a great first intro.
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@EspoLearns
#fingerscrossed
#breakoutedu
quilterliz
May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I got my kit. Trying to develop a breakout for Biology
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I wouldn't have gotten nearly as far as I did, without the great support of this group and my PLN like
@EdTechAri
#breakoutedu
TaniaBumstead
May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
just stalking my your chat. Have not created a breakout yet but would love to do one for Ss & staff
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@HeffCharlene
I chose a 2nd grade game and half needed hints to get the first lock open lol
#breakoutedu
WendyLRouse
May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2. Recognizing that play and movement in the classroom are good things :)
#BreakoutEDU
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
This is so important!! Administrators need to support their teachers.
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/BSSwwiABOd
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: So grateful to have supportive admin/staff who are just as pumped about
#BreakoutEDU
as I am. Wouldn't be possible without them.
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@WendyLRouse
this is so true.
#breakoutedu
TaniaBumstead
May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
just stalking your chat. Have not created a breakout yet but would love to do one for Ss & staff
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
.
@mathkaveli
@EdTechAri
AGREE!
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@TaniaBumstead
Glad you jumped in!!!
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@mathkaveli
@EdTechAri
I also had an ace in the hole with
@bposluch
running it. He intro'd it to me in August, I'm slow learner
#breakoutedu
JimmyRewind
May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
I just found out about it last Friday. Thinking of creating a team builder for my staff of 30+ for start up in Sept. with 1 kit
quilterliz
May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
@ccstechgirl
also from IN!
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Sorry I am late to the party! Just getting in the house after celebrating daughter's bday
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@chillmanisu
Hey Carrie!! Glad you made it tonight. Happy birthday to your daughter!
#breakoutedu
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
So true
@mathkaveli
! I'm still working on an elevator pitch that even comes close to describing it
#BreakoutEDU
https://t.co/LQ7n5tPyy3
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 I think it's a experiential thing, I was nervous, and it's a lot to sift through your first time, especially solo.
#breakoutedu
TaniaBumstead
May 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@JimmyRewind
would love to do this as well
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
It's going to be a central theme of our summer, girls are excited by ideas
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
.
@mathkaveli
@bposluch
#PLNPowerUP
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/eiyyfOa4pm
WendyLRouse
May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@JimmyRewind
welcome to the club!
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2 -Support from admin/staff shows value in Ts. It's hard to share if you don't think you're valued
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/mxWMKHTSjw
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: So grateful to have supportive admin/staff who are just as pumped about
#BreakoutEDU
as I am. Wouldn't be possible without them.
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
.
@JimmyRewind
There are several team building games already created. Check them out - use or modify.
#breakoutedu
.
HeffCharlene
May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@breakoutEDU
#breakoutedu
A2 Time creating missions....Engaging negative nellies to ensure buy-in
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2: I asked to put myself on the admin agenda - presented to them first to get their buy in
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
Yeah, my boss is progressive and up on these things, so it wasn't hard to sell, but it took time
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2 - My problem was funding. Our budgets were already created. I wrote a grant to cover the cost.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Did you show
#breakoutedu
in action to your admin or just describe the game? What did you cover in the presentation?
https://t.co/lD8WsmwQHv
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2: I asked to put myself on the admin agenda - presented to them first to get their buy in
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@tdstech
I wonder if a "gofundme" or something like that might work...at least for a box or two
#breakoutedu
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q3: What opportunities do you have at your school to facilitate a
#BreakoutEDU
session w/your colleagues and admin?
https://t.co/BkfCHJ8I4T
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
@mathkaveli
Isn't it incredible how everyone wants to experience
#BreakoutEDU
, even beyond the walls of your classroom/school? Love it!
EricJBentley
May 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
my struggle is the same struggle with anything: Find the TIME to prepare!
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3 I have some Ts asking for it in their classrooms after they experienced it
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
It's experiential learning! Always amazing
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@mr_stern
Did Time Warp with them, debriefed and showed them the application in all content areas with Universal Constructs.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3 - Once I showed my instructional coach
@MargieRamirez93
, she helped me find a time to present to the staff.
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@chillmanisu
@mr_stern
Nice, I only had 25 minutes, first time, had to alter...
#breakoutedu
I still want to run this one
mkmyers629
May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@breakoutEDU
A2: Creative, motivated Problem Solving Skills for all learners
#BreakoutEdu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@chillmanisu
awesome approach. Thanks for sharing!
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3 Staff meetings. Principal shared the “meeting stuff” in email and we “played” for the hour.
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A2: Right now, it is finding the time to put them all together once everyone has buy in - everyone wants one
#breakoutedu
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3 I just asked admin to give me a date to share it with staff and I would make it work. Explained it would touch all students
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Ok team
#breakoutedu
, I hate to miss the rest, but the I need to get my run in. Didn't know chat was tonight...please spread play
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3: After leading a game w/ admin, I'm leading games at the last staff meeting at 2 of our schools. Gonna go bonkers next year!
#BreakoutEDU
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
.
@mr_stern
@MargieRamirez93
Collaboration at its best!
#breakoutedu
mathkaveli
May 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@KayeWilliams19
@tdstech
Great idea...start w/like just 1 or 2 boxes...then build
#breakoutedu
mkmyers629
May 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@breakoutEDU
A2: Funding to have enough kits! Would love to have more. Otherwise school is very supportive!
#BreakoutEdu
TechTimeWithJ9
May 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A2- I'm jumping in. Seeing it in action. Just ordered some for a summer maker camp. I hope seeing it used will spike interest
#breakoutedu
KayeWilliams19
May 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
I am hoping to facilitate one at our opening PS in the FALL
#breakoutedu
WendyLRouse
May 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3. Thinking about hosting a game jam at our site soon.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3 - at this point
@MargieRamirez93
has created various games for Ts who were interested after the initial presentation.
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@TechTimeWithJ9
Glad you are jumping in!! I think a summer camp is a great place to start!
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@TechTimeWithJ9
I love the idea of having it in a maker camp! Run some games and then have kids start creating!
#breakoutedu
mkmyers629
May 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@breakoutEDU
A3: After School Trainings, PLC, Planning, Informal meetings - lots!
#BreakoutEdu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
.
@ccstechgirl
Bonkers is good, right?!
#breakoutedu
JimmyRewind
May 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: As tech coordinator I'm expected to PD staff regularly... this might just blow some minds.
#Breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A2: I am very lucky - I plan our tech pd - entire district participated in a game, now building their own during PD
#breakoutedu
TechTimeWithJ9
May 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@EdTechAri
We are excited about it!
#breakoutedu
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: Since receiving our kits on 2/25, I have had the extreme joy of facilitating 50+
#BreakoutEDU
in our building, staff mtg included
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
@MargieRamirez93
and it's been so much fun seeing all the possibilities!
#breakoutedu
HeffCharlene
May 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
@donnawells50
love this idea.
https://t.co/OMgpo79EUh
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3 Staff meetings. Principal shared the “meeting stuff” in email and we “played” for the hour.
#breakoutedu
kassini
May 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Creating the buzz among my students. Getting them to ask other teachers to do it. Sent out email offering to loan boxes & locks
#breakoutedu
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Ts now asking for breakout sessions before school is out. Will be busy for sure
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
.
@mkmyers629
Had one teacher who sent home a note requesting donations of locks. Got about $100 worth.
#breakoutedu
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
Bonkers is AWESOME!!
#BreakoutEDU
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@castellawtl
So do you write all the
#breakoutedu
sessions or just facilitate them?
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3 - Now that
#breakoutedu
is gaining popularity at my school, we need more kits! Hoping to earn some through submitting games.
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
.
@mkmyers629
#breakoutedu
with parents to show them the value of “something different” and maybe they’ll contribute.
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@mr_stern
Kyle, you can earn kits by submitting games? Tell me more!!
#breakoutedu
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
"Miss Sickler, that was fun, but next time make it even harder" Who are these kids? I love the drive for deeper thinking
#BreakoutEDU
TechTimeWithJ9
May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3- I have PLC time with teachers that would be the perfect amount of time to have them participate
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
T's are excited because kids are asking for more. Kids are starting to design them as summative assessments too
#breakoutedu
mj5wilson
May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Wrote grant with
@rtquinn
&
@birdsrule22
. Asked for 5 boxes. Next challenge is coming up with a plan to keep it all organized.
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
.
@mkmyers629
@DonorsChoose
AWESOME!
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I love when students ask for critical thinking opportunities!
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/z8ic2gsep9
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
"Miss Sickler, that was fun, but next time make it even harder" Who are these kids? I love the drive for deeper thinking
#BreakoutEDU
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@tdstech
I use games already created and modify them to fit the need/grade level and facilitate with Ts help
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3: Presenting a workshop for building games at our state wide tech conference too.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@mj5wilson
@rtquinn
@birdsrule22
I have a file cabinet that has 2 drawers filled w/
#breakoutedu
stuff. Locks, instructions, envelopes, etc.
mkmyers629
May 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
Itd be great if there was a quick, educational video to show curious parents & administration!
#BreakoutEdu
EricJBentley
May 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
So...what's this new Locks app I heard about and recently downloaded? Will this same me from crying over a $0 budget?
meacherteacher
May 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Hi
#breakoutEDU
! Jody from Quebec joining late.
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Q4: What
#BreakoutEDU
game do you recommend doing to get your administration or staff hooked?
https://t.co/hLCSP1RkMe
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@mkmyers629
@DonnaWells50
https://t.co/r98yUq8Ga3
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
.
@mkmyers629
The one on the
#breakoutedu
site is a good start but I think the magic happens when they see kids in action.
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
.
@mkmyers629
The one on the
#breakoutedu
site is a good start but I think the magic happens when they see kids in action.
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@meacherteacher
Hi Jody! Never too late. Thanks for joining.
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@EricJBentley
It's currently for iOS only It simulates all the locks for the box.
#breakoutedu
I'm an android user so I don't know much else
MathEdJax
May 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
There is a
#breakoutedu
chat?!@#$ How did I not know about this? Awesome
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@tdstech
once you get 3 games in the beta site, not the sandbox, they ship you a
#breakoutedu
kit!
https://t.co/DeDZ3lsDd6
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@EricJBentley
I downloaded it too! I haven't had much time to explore yet.
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: Time Warp because it is covers history and communication. Also, fun to see the leaders' communication style
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@mr_stern
Awesome - mine are all in the sandbox!! I need to work on this.
#breakoutedu
KayeWilliams19
May 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
My plan is to get a set of boxes and compile two premade games per K5 for teacher checkout
#breakoutedu
WendyLRouse
May 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4. Historical Mastermind of course :)
#breakoutedu
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
My dream for the
#BreakoutEDU
app would be that I could create the locks on my device, Ss open their app and enter an access code to game
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@mkmyers629
@DonnaWells50
I can send you some of my students - they would just be short clips. Message me if interested.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4 - I presented Time Warp to my staff. They loved how the game told a story through the puzzles.
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@froehlichm
got it. Thanks for sharing.
#breakoutedu
nms8400
May 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Late tonight to
#breakoutedu
.... Ahhh! So sorry!
TechTimeWithJ9
May 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
@mkmyers629
I agree! I'd love to see a video with quotes from kids while they are problem solving
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
.
@EricJBentley
Downloaded it but haven’t used yet. Excited to try it out.
https://t.co/YlZrVT3Rg4
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@MathEdJax
Hi Jackie! We met on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 8pm CST!
#breakoutedu
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4 I used "Its a Jungle in Here"
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
.
@castellawtl
Maybe
@NCCATNews
we can write some?
#breakoutedu
meacherteacher
May 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4 -Ts in our board have often not seen
#breakoutedu
before they have me do one. Best one to hook them is the one that captures their Ss
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: I did Time Warp, because at the time it was the only game I'd personally played. Ran 4 simultaneous boxes. Epic!
#BreakoutEDU
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@nms8400
Hey Natalie!! Glad you are here. Never too late!!
#breakoutedu
EricJBentley
May 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
Liking the options of this Locks app...
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
Time Warp seems pretty popular with teachers. What are some of the games you've played with K-5 Ts?
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@tdstech
@mkmyers629
@DonnaWells50
Here is from 1st grade completing one:
https://t.co/BSTaOcj3l9
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
.
@TechTimeWithJ9
@mkmyers629
I’ve got some of Ss I’ve worked with- just need to get them edited and posted- in my spare time.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
@TechTimeWithJ9
@mkmyers629
what is this "spare time" of which you speak?
#breakoutedu
meacherteacher
May 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4 - That said, I tend to demo Spyder Heist most often to show how whole class can work together and have had great success
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@mr_stern
@DonnaWells50
@TechTimeWithJ9
@mkmyers629
You stole the word out of my mouth!
#breakoutedu
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
yes we should and make
#breakoutedu
a
#pdchallenge
to run a session and to create a game
blueegg3r
May 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
Jumping in late! Robin in Deland, FL 4th grade -
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@mr_stern
Spyder Heist, M&M Mastermind - need to challenge their thinking then show them the site with K-5 application
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
.
@mkmyers629
@TechTimeWithJ9
@blueegg3r
Having S do a reflection after playing, going to add quotes to video in my spare time.
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
.
@chillmanisu
@tdstech
@mkmyers629
LOVE! That’s how we want Ss to react to learning!
#breakoutedu
EricJBentley
May 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
I did Spyder Heist with my elem staff and they loved it. The opening video was an effective hook!
#breakoutedu
blueegg3r
May 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4-I started w/The Swamp w/my 4th graders & thought it was a really good introduction! We did Candy Caper next & loved inis ink
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@JimmyRewind
@EricJBentley
not yet.
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@mr_stern
Also, did Mr. and Mrs. Magnetic with preservice teachers
#breakoutedu
castellawtl
May 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Early morning Thx for the chat!!!
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@castellawtl
thanks for joining in!
#breakoutedu
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q5: How can you show your colleagues how
#BreakoutEDU
works in various content areas?
https://t.co/PcHB7hGCXb
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4: Sounds like i need to try Time Warp and Spyder Heist. I'm a big fan of Dr. Johnson's Lab
#breakoutedu
nms8400
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
buzz is awesome! Had a few Ts doing it and modeled to T's who were off that hr and Ss asked for more
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/GGNST5xc8J
kassini
May 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Creating the buzz among my students. Getting them to ask other teachers to do it. Sent out email offering to loan boxes & locks
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
.
@castellawtl
I think that is in the plans for 2.0.
#breakoutedu
#pdchallenge
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
I've run Dr. Johnson's lab with 2 different groups of students. Fun story to engage in.
#breakoutedu
herronfive
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
6th Grade Escape Room Open House a success!! Huge shout out to the students, parents, &community members support
@InmanSchools
#Breakoutedu
InmanSchools
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
6th Grade Escape Room Open House a success!! Huge shout out to the students, parents, &community members support
#Breakoutedu
via herronf
MrKline_EdTech
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Finally got the kids to bed. Kyle from Indiana doing a late check-in.
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A5: Ask what content they are working on and help them build one.
#breakoutedu
lesliedavison
May 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4: There are so many to chose from now. I think a newbie teacher will love any of the games. I'm doing Time Warp w/ our staff.
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
.
@TechTimeWithJ9
@mr_stern
@mkmyers629
Maybe I’ll do a donor’s choose prop. for an assistant! lol
#breakoutedu
EricJBentley
May 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
@meacherteacher
Your intro video was awesome! Gotta try to use it to motivate myself to do something similar.
#breakoutedu
nms8400
May 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
@EricJBentley
yes indeed! We used two iPads today with the apps bc we didn't have more locks and directional lock is horrible!
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A5 Run a game for that that features their content area & let them be the students!
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/hITL2W8Se9
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q5: How can you show your colleagues how
#BreakoutEDU
works in various content areas?
https://t.co/PcHB7hGCXb
blueegg3r
May 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5-Showing them the plethora of games on the website is 1 way! Allow Tch's to borrow your kit & after 1 game they are sold!
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Man this chat is flying- I am many tweets behind.
#breakoutedu
. Love my
#pln
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Teachers
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/AbbGaPLpL2
TechTimeWithJ9
May 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
@mr_stern
@mkmyers629
Let me know how that goes. I'd like one of those too!
#breakoutedu
lesliedavison
May 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5-I had a student ask to borrow the box for his English class. Students making the connections helps hook other teachers.
#breakoutedu
nms8400
May 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Can't wait to do
#breakoutedu
with my first graders next school year! This is priceless!
https://t.co/5NEcW9jrRj
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@tdstech
@mkmyers629
@DonnaWells50
Here is from 1st grade completing one:
https://t.co/BSTaOcj3l9
#breakoutedu
MrKline_EdTech
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@mr_stern
@LindseySickler
One of my friends and I created a digital game of Dr Johnson's lab. Fun to play with Drawings.
#breakoutedu
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5: I'm attempting to write a game based on 4th grade IN SS standards and hope to beta test it w/ some real 4th graders soon
#BreakoutEDU
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
One of the Ts in my building worked with
@MargieRamirez93
to design a
#breakoutedu
for "Night". Other English Ts played it before students.
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
6th graders
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/AjyDEbkCVO
EricJBentley
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@nms8400
#breakoutedu
I've heard several negative experiences about these directional locks. They're so cool looking. What a shame!
mkmyers629
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@breakoutEDU
A5: Share games from the website & help them connect with teachers in their content area though Twitter/Facebook
#BreakoutEdu
quilterliz
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@breakoutEDU
Q5: word of mouth from Ss!
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@MrKline_EdTech
@mr_stern
@LindseySickler
impressive! I need to learn more about Digital Games!
#breakoutedu
WendyLRouse
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5. Show them how to make learning content and skills engaging and fun through a breakout aligned to their subject area.
#breakoutedu
blueegg3r
May 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5 - I wrote a blog about
#breakoutedu
- I LOVE it so much!
https://t.co/PWREFaYOIb
mj5wilson
May 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5 Invite teachers to come watch during planning. The excitement is contagious I think best part is reflection/discussion after
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
Not sure your standards but a great tool to build in geography is Google Tour builder
#breakoutedu
meacherteacher
May 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@EricJBentley
Thanks! Starting work tomorrow on the next Spyder game. Hoping to create a follow-up video too.
#breakoutedu
MrKline_EdTech
May 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5 - Demonstrate a content driven game during a dept meeting. Run dept through their content game.
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@MrKline_EdTech
@LindseySickler
please share link to game. I'm sure everyone here would love to see it!
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
.
@meacherteacher
Hi Jody!
#breakoutedu
nms8400
May 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
@EricJBentley
we've had bad luck! 2 of them in the trash now. Moving on to the app! 😄👍🏻👏🏽🙋🏽
#breakoutedu
EricJBentley
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@meacherteacher
#breakoutedu
Looking forward to it; I'm a fan!
herronfive
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
IES 6th Anc Civ Escape Rooms!
#breakoutedu
@InmanSchools
https://t.co/7uvksC0cEF
InmanSchools
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
IES 6th Anc Civ Escape Rooms!
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/MgzXZlTRK0
via
@herronfive
herronfive
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
IES 6th Anc Civ Escape Rooms!
#breakoutedu
@InmanSchools
more pics
https://t.co/acleFOiwGa
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: We have an amazing administrator that helps build games with teachers too!
@jfey12
#breakoutedu
InmanSchools
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
IES 6th Anc Civ Escape Rooms!
#breakoutedu
more pics
https://t.co/lyPtKj2e7p
via
@herronfive
meacherteacher
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5 -One HS admin may let me design game across several subjects for Ts - goal to
#breakoutedu
next year's teaching assignments from box!
herronfive
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
IES 6th Anc Civ Escape Rooms!
#breakoutedu
@InmanSchools
https://t.co/O3rCGbAHbq
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@chillmanisu
@jfey12
That's AWESOME!!!
#breakoutedu
InmanSchools
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
IES 6th Anc Civ Escape Rooms!
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/CQT2mhBcZe
via
@herronfive
TechTimeWithJ9
May 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@chillmanisu
@jfey12
It's so great to have support like that!
#breakoutedu
MrKline_EdTech
May 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@tdstech
@mr_stern
@LindseySickler
There are a couple guys that have created 10+ digital games so far. Pretty cool, but tough.
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Q5 Intro w games that include puzzles that are on the level that they teach. Doesn’t have to an “adult” game.
#breakoutedu
mkmyers629
May 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@blueegg3r
@ccstechgirl
@volusiaschools
I cant wait to get my kit! So many possibilities to connect to curriculum!
#BreakoutEdu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@nms8400
@EricJBentley
my Ss are designing a game & they keep asking how to reset locks. My answer: "I'll do it."
#trustissues
#breakoutedu
TaniaBumstead
May 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
#breakoutedu
doing a CSI unit. Ss find clues to figure out which S it is. S who is it is sabotages the room. End breakout box w/ clues
MrKline_EdTech
May 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
@tdstech
@mr_stern
I like the non-digital games the most. But digital games can be done across distance.
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
.
@InmanSchools
Would love to hear more about this!
#breakoutedu
meacherteacher
May 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
Hi Donna
#breakoutedu
lesliedavison
May 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@mr_stern
@nms8400
@EricJBentley
I went through a few locks while kids were learning to set and re-set locks for their games.
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
.
@nms8400
@EricJBentley
Did you log in with your acct? Ss don’t need an acct. do they?
#breakoutedu
SueCrean
May 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Going to do
#breakoutedu
for staff mtg but need a short one. Thinking Teamwork?
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q6: Once you get staff on board, how will you continue the fervor for
#BreakoutEDU
?
https://t.co/FrT4yaxVtM
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@tdstech
@mkmyers629
@DonnaWells50
Another from 6th grade:
https://t.co/IfqMQalM4X
same reaction across grade levels
#breakoutedu
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A6: Doesn't take much - kids keep asking for them; give time for teachers to create them
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@TechTimeWithJ9
@nms8400
@EricJBentley
"Just say no, just say nooooo!" The code never bothered me anyway.
#breakoutedu
MrKline_EdTech
May 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A6 - Help staff develop their own games for their own content. Creating is SO much fun!
#breakoutedu
nms8400
May 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
@EricJBentley
, log in with t account. Facilitator has password. Ss don't need account. Guided access if u need
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
.
@MrKline_EdTech
@mr_stern
@LindseySickler
Just created a pw protected site on Wix to use in a puzzle. Excited to try.
#breakoutedu
TechTimeWithJ9
May 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6- The students will challenge the teachers to continue. If done right, they will beg for more & how do you say no to that?
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
As various brainstorming events for the next year come up, I keep mentioning
#breakoutedu
. I've become "The breakoutedu guy"
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7: Finding, writing, sharing new games - hence the beauty of an infinitely reconfigurable gaming system!
#BreakoutEDU
blueegg3r
May 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6-Share! When teachers see it once that it is all it takes!
#breakoutedu
One of my converts is on here tonight!
@mkmyers629
:)
JimmyRewind
May 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
this
#Breakoutedu
convo is GREAT! Gotta run, but I'll return! THANKS! Great stuff
MrKline_EdTech
May 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6 - Have the Ts have their Ss create games for a different class. It's a different form of assessment than a test. M
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@JimmyRewind
Thanks for joining and for your contributions Jimmy!
#breakoutedu
EricJBentley
May 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A6: It would be helpful to find at least one other on staff to cohort with so that you both could keep each other motivated.
#breakoutedu
MrKline_EdTech
May 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
@mr_stern
@LindseySickler
Very cool!
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@mr_stern
I like that title!!
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DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
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@chillmanisu
@tdstech
@mkmyers629
That’s a powerful message in 11 seconds! That’s what admin/parents/community need to see!
#breakoutedu
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@tdstech
yeah I don't mind it!
#breakoutedu
meacherteacher
May 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@SueCrean
Someone mentioned creating four short (15 min?) games for parent game night & uploaded to sandbox - might try one
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@JimmyRewind
Thanks for joining us! See you on the 24th!
#breakoutedu
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@mr_stern
First it was Google Girl, now I think I'm on my way to becoming Breakout Girl! And that's a-okay with me!
#BreakoutEDU
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
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@meacherteacher
@nms8400
@EricJBentley
Got exploring that app on my to-do list… in my spare time!
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
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@nms8400
@EricJBentley
Nice! Thanks.
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chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@meacherteacher
Our 3/4 kids created one for parent demonstration night. 5 different stations - 20 minutes each.
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
I'm loving all the photos and videos tonight
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chat!
mkmyers629
May 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
#BreakoutEdu
- Throwing a Q out there: Any advice to a teacher new to it? Common snafus/confusion to watch out for with Ss?
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
@meacherteacher
@nms8400
@EricJBentley
You are that spare time!! LOL!
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
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@mkmyers629
Always test a game w/real people before you run it in class.
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/zrcI2yYrsb
mkmyers629
May 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
#BreakoutEdu
- Throwing a Q out there: Any advice to a teacher new to it? Common snafus/confusion to watch out for with Ss?
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
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@quilterliz
@breakoutEDU
Definitely!
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@mkmyers629
Know the game and Practice your game face!!
#breakoutedu
lesliedavison
May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6: I love that the games can be low to no tech or super geeky. This helps all teachers enter
#breakoutedu
at their own tech level.
LindseySickler
May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
#BreakoutEDU
meetup at
#ISTE2016
??
meacherteacher
May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6 - Been thinking how to keep
#breakoutedu
from becoming common & predictable. Get staff innovating new game & puzzle types to keep fervor.
TechTimeWithJ9
May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@tdstech
@mkmyers629
My game face is terrible. This is going to take extra practice!
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
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@blueegg3r
Nice! That’s on my list, too.
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@LindseySickler
TOTALLY!!!
#breakoutedu
#ISTE2016
mr_stern
May 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@mkmyers629
plan a hint for each puzzle of the game. That way you are ready for when Ss hand you a hint card.
#breakoutedu
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@TechTimeWithJ9
@mkmyers629
Cover it with a manila folder! I have had to do it!!
#breakoutedu
EdTechAri
May 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@tdstech
@LindseySickler
you know it!
#breakoutedu
#iste2016
tdstech
May 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@DonnaWells50
@blueegg3r
Donna, you are cracking me up!! I bet that list is never ending!
#breakoutedu
TechTimeWithJ9
May 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@tdstech
@mkmyers629
I can totally do that!
#breakoutedu
DonnaWells50
May 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
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@chillmanisu
@ccstechgirl
@kristinedwards3
created a clue using this to add to a game.
#breakoutedu
breakoutEDU
May 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thank you for joining us! See you on 5.24.16!
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/md6APk52wI
chillmanisu
May 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@mkmyers629
Don't give away too much for clues! Also, MS s's like to tell other classes answers, so change a few locks
#breakoutedu
ccstechgirl
May 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@mkmyers629
I'm trying to get in the habit of resetting my locks back to factory default after a game so I don't get locked out
#BreakoutEDU