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tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #XPLAP book chat: Ch 9!! Introduce yourself and share a new game mechanic you've tried recently.

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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 #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Don't have #XPLAP yet? We are just going chapter by chapter. Pick up a copy at Amazon and join in the fun!

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Michael Matera Middle School World History New Mechanic I tried was scarcity! #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Tisha Richmond, Culinary teacher, OR Incorporating detours, road blocks, and fast forwards in my new amazing race game #XPLAP

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Greetings #XPlap I'm Stefanie from Peoria, IL & I teach 2nd grade! Not sure if mechanic: added bonus twist to encourage more to join!

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Good evening #XPlap Sandy, ELA teacher from MN. I have Ss leveling up,so offering comfy spots to those who do. Want to add punishments next.

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Gina Taylor from Cincy, still working on Easter Eggs with Jurassic Park game. #XPLAP

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Carrie Baughcum 6/7/8 Extended Resource SPED Teacher in Arlington Heights,IL. Heavy into Mini-Games and Leveling Up right now #XPlap

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello! Carrie King - Pflugerville, TX World Cultures teacher. An earthquake shook our world - road block of sorts. #xplap

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@tishrich Glad to be back with y'all this week. #xplap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hello everyone Nick Davis science instructional coach, I added Faction Trivia Adventure, to gain more XP #xplap

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Tracy Zordan HS Science in Montreal still dipping my toe in the waters #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer Great idea and good job to include more into the game… You are thinking like a game master! #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome Hi Carrie! Love that we have two amazing educators named Carrie in #xplap ! :-) @carrieokieking

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 Hey Gina, still love the look of your board game! #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@mrmatera Thanks! It ramped up a little today as they claimed their land! #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome Mini-games are the best! I love the shot in the arm that they provide! #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:05 PM EDT

First question coming up in 2 minutes! #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@carrieokieking Nice work Carrie! #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 Sweet! How is it going? #XPLAP

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@mrmatera me too and mini games are so very versatile! #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@TracyZordan come on in the water is warm! #XPLAP

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@TracyZordan this is a great group of teachers to do it with!!! #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 I loved the post you did today! Great work! #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Here's our first #XPLAP question of the night! https://t.co/myeTK78POP

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Working on team building & relying on each other (I know not a mechanic) #XPLAP

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@mrmatera It is going well, some of the questions are Easter Eggs #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@TracyZordan not one but defiantly part of a successful classroom. Keep up the good work. #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Excited to try Odd One Out soon with some vocab from the cake unit next week #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: Farming for Facts is a fav mini game. Students guess what facts will be in an article and then search for them. #Xplap

PamelaNosbusch Apr 13 @ 8:08 PM EDT

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USMSpark Apr 10 @ 6:15 PM EDT

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carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I love Odd One Out. #criticalthinking #xplap https://t.co/zpczuvv3pp

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Excited to try Odd One Out soon with some vocab from the cake unit next week #XPlap

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Currently addicted to min-games....I see inspiration for them everywhere #XPlap #XPlapProblems

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Working on designing one around this… I mean come on it has to be fun when you don’t know when it will pop. https://t.co/Le984zJhoZ #XPLAP

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT

I can't wait to try Mega Tic Tac Toe, I have tried Trashketball and it went really well #xplap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@mrmatera That’s a good one! Im working on Pie in the Face! #Xplap

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Currently playing Zero Gravity (Ss created with me) thin monster Connect 4 with all kinds of hidden goodies behind certain spaces #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT

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PamelaNosbusch Apr 13 @ 8:08 PM EDT
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StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 I'm super intrigued and would love to know more!! #XPlap

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: We tried Tic Tac Toe today in class and it was fantastic!! #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@carrieokieking Love seeing what the kids do with that one… #XPLAP

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 I saw a yard sized one at Hobby Lobby today for 40% off. I was very tempted! #xplap

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Kids also inspired a new idea...mini frizbees +bullseye on the floor with points #stilltobecreated #XPlap

MrBaskwill Apr 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Crocodile dentist! We drop it in many different times and places! #xplap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 I might have to include this task in my amazing race-world of Factions #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome Carrie, I love you passion and enthusiasm for #XPLAP and #GAMIFICATION in your class. Can’t wait to see you this weekend!

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Trying to remember the name of the childhood game in which you had to guess which person the other player had…. #xplap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT

This is an amazing game! Take a look at the pics if you have a chance.#XPLAP https://t.co/CbdrwKyjQj

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Currently playing Zero Gravity (Ss created with me) thin monster Connect 4 with all kinds of hidden goodies behind certain spaces #XPlap

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome I love when Ss come up with ideas!! That is been one of the coolest parts for me. #XPlap

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@carrieokieking Guess who? #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 I have this one too… I think both will be great. Love to see what you do with Pie in the face… Maybe we could combined #XPLAP

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 My students ate up every minute of Mega Tic Tac Toe. Challenging, strategic and FUN! #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming at ya in 2! #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:12 PM EDT

AWESOME #XPLAP in action… Way to design and build with Ss fun fill class review games. https://t.co/nQtLKYojJP

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Currently playing Zero Gravity (Ss created with me) thin monster Connect 4 with all kinds of hidden goodies behind certain spaces #XPlap

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer YES!!! I have a great idea on how to incorporate influential leaders from the past that we study!! Thanks. #xplap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome Ok I need to know more about this, I love the pic that you posted this week #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 This sounds cool… I would love to hear more too! #XPLAP

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 @mrmatera Me too, I just picked it up #xplap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer I wrote a little about it here: https://t.co/EWBwgwx6gv #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@carrieokieking Happy to hear you are trying and adding to the #XPLAP ideas to innovate around engagement!

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Here's Q2! #XPLAP https://t.co/DbaABVwa5S

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Can I use Don't Break the Ice like crocodile dentist? Also, does anyone have a great way to use Jenga (other than the regular way)? #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@MrBaskwill Those are hard to find. I have been looking for one! #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Love this one! #XPLAP https://t.co/UKzGemO7cu

MrBaskwill Apr 13 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Crocodile dentist! We drop it in many different times and places! #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer @HeckAwesome Agreed… Students building the game is fun. We have discussed rules, challenges, and items. #XPLAP

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: Just discovered #kahoot this week. Ss begging to play again. I also like jeopardy and boss battles. #xplap

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:15 PM EDT

My Ss LOOOOOOVEEEEEE Kahoot! We even have a portion of my board dedicated to high scores #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 Kahoot is the best and the Ss love it the most. Playing a fast paced version of the board game as a review right now. #xplap

USMSpark Apr 13 @ 8:16 PM EDT

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tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: Kids never get tired of Kahoot. Jeopardy is great too. So many more #XPLAP ideas I want to try

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Are you looking for it to be played the same but things added to it or a completely different way to play it? #XPlap

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: The ones that get them super engaged are student created Qs for Kahoot & my twist on Jeopardy #XPLAP

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome just discovered this one! Fabulousness….. #xplap

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: Our fav has been Countdown. I lowered the range of #s to make it more challenging. My Ss are "strategizing" all over the place! #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Yes totally use it… And yes Jenga as a review game is great. Add # to the sides of 10-20 blocks. # = bonus/?/Power Ups. #XPLAP

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Yes, students must answer a Q correctly before taking their turn. #xplap https://t.co/1z5qodVRHL

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Can I use Don't Break the Ice like crocodile dentist? Also, does anyone have a great way to use Jenga (other than the regular way)? #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 cont...I had teams create Kahoot questions this week that we will be using in our next game #XPLAP

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: I'd lile to try Quizziz that I've been reading about #XPLAP

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: I love Kahoot especially PvP! I shared w/ my teaching partner & now we take turns creating games! #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@mrmatera @sandyrotto I recently got a giant jenga game that has been amazing. Loud when it falls though! #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 @MrBaskwill Crocodile Dentist Game… Must get… https://t.co/PuLBupyarl #XPLAP

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Oooh, great idea! #xplap https://t.co/sBtbq1wWmV

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 cont...I had teams create Kahoot questions this week that we will be using in our next game #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@carrieokieking @GetKahoot is awesome! #XPLAP

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@TracyZordan Interested in learning more on this one. #xplap

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@TracyZordan Would love to hear more about your Jeopardy twist!! #XPlap

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer Something to either involve more Ss or add an element of risk/punishment to height or creative placement. #XPlap

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Ss loved seeing their questions come up when we played the Kahoot - made sure there was 1 from everyone in my 3 classes #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Great answers #XPLAP !! Q3 coming in 2 minutes!!

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@sandyrotto This is what I love about #gamification we are teaching students to be critical thinkers all the time. #XPLAP

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: For every ? they get right they earn a putt if made earns them XP & they get to chose a ? they don't have to answer &jeopardy #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT

joining the #XPlap party late but happy to catch the conversation and awesome ideas shared by everyone

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@mrmatera @sandyrotto I had Ss ask when we were going to start doing review packets. I wasn’t sure if it was a compliment or not? :) #xplap

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 @mrmatera Loud's the common theme of gamification. Loud=fun in my room. Got some stares from the hallway, but oh well. 😉 #XPlap

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@carrieokieking Similar to Kahoot but not the time pressure of Qs on the board - get sent to each students device 1/2 #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Here's Q3! #XPLAP https://t.co/T48uiZ3jG1

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@carrieokieking They can go at own pace #XPLAP

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@sandyrotto could you play like normal but have hidden clue like amazing race style hidden in bottom middle either reward or loss?? #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor Yeah! Glad you could make it back to #XPLAP

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3 The students can gain food points or special privileges like not getting water for a day from a mini game. #xplap

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer Ss are divided into teams of 3 or 4 randomly - each team gets a turn to pick the Q 1/2 #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Just an idea… Could you make a connect 4 jeopardy mini game? #XPLAP

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer other teams can steal once Q goes up- must confer before answering & others have to pay attention to wrong answs 2/2 #XPLAP

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3: Gave Ss golden tickets to five highest scorers from #kahoot Ss can redeem 2 eat snacks, sit near a friend, use electronics, etc. #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3: Used "get an easy A on notebook check" or article of the week free pass w/XP included #XPlap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3:Adding this mini game https://t.co/C0q7T669GW # fish & certain fish have power up but u need to get a ? right to get power up #xplap

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:24 PM EDT

any power up (action) that is going to give a team an advantage is game to be a power up #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I give XP for top Kahoot players. Sometimes to top 5 or diff amts for top 3 #XPLAP

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Playing mega tic-tac-toe the other team gets to erase two marks of the other team...#xplap

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome Great twist. #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I would love to do this game but I don’t think I have all the stuff I need>>> https://t.co/rGNwQ7QpqK #XPLAP

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@mrmatera Like if they get Q correct they get to place a "checker"? #XPLAP

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@tishrich ooooo I LOVE this idea! #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT

So many briliant ideas from this amazing #XPLAP crew! Q4 coming in 2!

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 sighhhh....now ya got me thinking about this game!!! #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS POWERUP! #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Here's Q4! #XPLAP https://t.co/8brrCFktCu

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@mrmatera That looks craaaaaazy! #XPLAP

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer @tishrich I do this as well and more players involved in XP #xplap

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I asked for Ss feedback/reflection after our first weeks of #XPlap Looks like it's a hit! @mrmatera @RESP3CTtheGAME https://t.co/osT3q0jXfs

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: I have lots of items that affect the mini games… Example, I have one that lets another group answer ? by whisper A to me. #XPLAP

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome @Slapshot99 What subjects do y'all teach, again? Got an idea for World Cultures. #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@carrieokieking I like your golden ticket idea. I tend to do immediate items or power ups #XPlap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Q4: Some of my Ss finished their reading book early for unit of study so I created 4 mini side quests - many wanted to do all 4! #XPlap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A4: Count down is awesome, Ss love it #xplap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A4: One of my favorites: Ninja Training. Students have to move from one place to another without making a sound, can earn points #Xplap

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4: Hangman with vocabulary words for the unit. Can't win it if they can't tell me the definition! #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4: Love playing Wikipedia game! Start on 1 page see how few clicks it takes to get to another page. Ex: Butterfly to Chevy Mustang #XPLAP

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 YES. Brilliant!! #XPlap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I am doing a quick fire bingo before our boss battle next week as a mini game and do now #XPlap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@carrieokieking @HeckAwesome I teach a TAG class #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer @RLTaylor94 This is a little like my super silent game in #XPLAP they love it and it is fun dreaming up new levels.

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@carrieokieking Do Ss choose the word or you? #XPLAP

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I have a few Ss who are not as engaged & are hurting their guild pts.Ss want to "exile" them and make them earn way back in.Thoughts? #XPlap

RESP3CTtheGAME Apr 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Student voices! @sandyrotto Amazing work with your gamification of ELA! #XPlap proud https://t.co/nkNaoRUG8i

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I asked for Ss feedback/reflection after our first weeks of #XPlap Looks like it's a hit! @mrmatera @RESP3CTtheGAME https://t.co/osT3q0jXfs

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT

You all are crazy awesome! Q5 coming in 2 minutes! #xplap

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 Totally using this! That rocks! #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Exact same thing has happened in a class of mine as well! I would love thoughts about this. #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I use interactive notebooks in my English class. Last yr had the "fastest foldable" students had2 cut and paste w/speed 4points #XPlap

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Both, sometimes I let a group pick it and facilitate and then sometimes I do. #xplap https://t.co/nmD8hcjBJ2

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@carrieokieking Do Ss choose the word or you? #XPLAP

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Here's Q5! #XPLAP https://t.co/Cz2JYSupmM

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 I like that Ss suggested it. They've been trying, but identified as achievers on Bartle and losing pts is killing them. #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@sandyrotto This is a great convo to have with everyone. I would look at Purpose Driven Learning for some answers to that question. #XPLAP

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Give them a different quest that requires both knowledge & agility -- like biggest loser activities w/trivia #XPlap https://t.co/L4RZcK68LH

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I have a few Ss who are not as engaged & are hurting their guild pts.Ss want to "exile" them and make them earn way back in.Thoughts? #XPlap

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@tishrich so fun tonight!!! Love all the ideas! #xplap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Same thing. The student who is having problems has been given a side quest to build something. This is his strength. #xplap

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@mrmatera Good idea. Tomorrow, planning to regroup and discuss Ss suggestions that were shared with me. Need to revisit those. #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A5 Most of my bakery missions offer choice. ie.... https://t.co/NPewkJasTs #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A5: Every unit I have the Adventure Path that offers additional risk and rewards. This unit… A TED talk for a project. #XPLAP

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Has anyone given special powers for highest on Leaderboard (or grunt work/penalty for lowest)? Thanks. #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@tishrich Love the setup of this! Thanks for sharing! #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Here are the side quest choices I gave out today for unit on I Am Malala & Warriors Don't Cry https://t.co/KmHHhC8bbB #XPlap

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I tend to lean toward side quests that help me teach skills to students I often do not have moments to teach them in class #xplap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A5: I have Ss design their own Quest, Build a #GoogleCardboard quest, #gamjam quest, make a stop motion video for what they read #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Thats a great idea! #XPlap https://t.co/f66NWaL4qj

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Has anyone given special powers for highest on Leaderboard (or grunt work/penalty for lowest)? Thanks. #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Time flies when you're having fun! Q6 coming in 2 min! #XPLAP

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor Those are great! I always love to see how others set up side quests. Thanks for sharing! #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome I love offering diverse quests for choice for kids. #XPLAP

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I try to pick skills I know that students can self teach (w/structure and guidance of course) #xplap

MrBold05 Apr 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 this is really cool I would love to see more about this #xplap

MrBold05 Apr 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I had to jump on even if for just a bit #XPlap

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor Those look very cool! #XPLAP

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 This sounds amazing! I would love to know how to design a cardboard quest! #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@sandyrotto I brought in dunking doughnuts when my first 10 Ss reacher 1,000 XP back in the fall. Now Ss competing for 10,000 #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor These look awesome! Thanks for sharing… #XPLAP

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A5: We just watch House Hunters for a writing activity. Side quest will be to research a location & present 3 house choices to class #XPlap

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#xplap - tucking son into bed. Will be back in a few.

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 I like that, its like a side quest and genius hour project wrapped together #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@sandyrotto You have the best ideas! So cool! #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Here's Q6! #XPLAP https://t.co/PhfJUBj2dG

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A6: So much of assessment comes from conversations and game play. I realized that when I had few grades at midterm. #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@sandyrotto BAM! That is a great idea… Way to go Sandy! #XPLAP

HeckAwesome Apr 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@mrmatera totally agree!!! Diversity would really motivate! #xplap

MrBold05 Apr 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5: Ss have to convince people that George Washington should be on the dollar bill by finding evidence in different documents #XPlap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor Yes, I love having kids create things to show what they have learned #xplap

21stCenPrinKW Apr 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A6 teach dinosaur and assess what really matters to Ss and identifies their competencies #xplap https://t.co/BjQIHtRBuh

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 Agreed.. I don’t give a lot of assignments. The action happens in the classroom. #XPLAP

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A6: Some units I have let Ss choose any way to show their learning of the topic - have gotten stop motion, raps, RSA style animations #XPLAP

MrBold05 Apr 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 @TeachingFactor I think this is a major part of have students experience learning rather than being passive learners #XPlap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Very cool Sandy #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A6: Assessment is on going. Everything we do in class is an assessment. Boss battles & numbered heads = formative assessment #XPlap

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A6: Had Ss create the criteria which apply to all types of projects #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A6: My newest assessment Ss have to topic surf… Start on general wiki page i.e. ROME read and click a link and read… click bam topic #XPLAP

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 @TeachingFactor Ditto! #XPLAP

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 Yes, just talking to Ss you know their level of understanding of a unit of study #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Last question coming in 2 minutes! Then...Adventure Quest! #XPLAP

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor Im struggling with how to put this in the grade book right now. #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A6: I really love using Story Cubes with Students in all classes. #XPLAP

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A6: I have my kids write a blog post for a reflection boss battle and I think I will have them create a vlog for the next boss battle #xplap

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@JoyKirr @HeckAwesome @mrmatera Grade level focus is fig language, so using those & other lit elements.Ss first practiced w/@quizizz #XPlap

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A6: I love using Padlet or Google Drawings & thinking outside of the box. Standards based grading has helped #XPlap

MrBold05 Apr 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A6: I had students complete a journal of what it was like to participate in the cont. convention as an assessment they loved it #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@mrmatera Just bought those! Really looking forward to using them. #xplap

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A6: Building to have Ss teach topics soon as part of my assessment #XPLAP

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Love figurative language! We just created an alliteration Padlet #xplap https://t.co/2918u3SUyL

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 Had 5 grades this quarter. Notebook checks, essays & blog posts go in grade book. Everything else @classcraftgame points #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 You and your students are going to love them… I think I just thought of another mini game with them. #XPLAP

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A6.2 Use sound effects to create an atmosphere and have students write a narrative of experience. Present problems with sound: storm. #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome @JoyKirr @sandyrotto That is a convo I want to be in on! #XPLAP

MrBold05 Apr 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 @mrmatera What are they exactly ??? #XPlap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Yes, standards based grading guides what goes into grade book vs. what is game points #XPlap https://t.co/Y5F0DSBntE

StefaniePitzer Apr 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A6: I love using Padlet or Google Drawings & thinking outside of the box. Standards based grading has helped #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q7! #xplap https://t.co/9KH2RUCbJ0

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 This is a concern of mine - have to spend time educating people about this #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 So true… Once you start to build a game it never stops… #XPLAP for life!

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer Thanks for sharing. Great idea for my factions next week. A padlet challenge... #XPlap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT

As per a parents request, I wrote this blog post about game based learning vs. grade based learning https://t.co/aoOz6iuZ82 #XPlap

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A7: Playing an RPG, on boarding every day helps. Reading part of the story and setting the scene puts everyone into the right mood. #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A7: With my adventure quest 4my Ss, the questions changed weekly & then threw in additional questions on twitter. Ss hunted 4 ?s #XPlap

MrBold05 Apr 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A7: making it so kids need to use what they learn to solve something, my Ss have loved scavenger hunts around the school #XPlap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@carrieokieking @MrBold05 @RLTaylor94 They are awesome… Picture dice… Kids roll 9 of them and create a story. They are in the book. #XPLAP

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6: This unit am going to give choice of creating a meme, a tweet, a GIF, or a Haiku about the unit #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A7: Set collection is a huge one. Think Monopoly. I am starting to add this to my game as well. #XPLAP

MrBold05 Apr 13 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I have also found adding a twist to a simulation so they then have to figure out how to make sure things go as they are suppose to #xplap

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A7: I've changed the random events in @classcraftgame to match each unit. Ss can't wait for the event each day! #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@tishrich I had 5 Ss who won. I couldn't find a way to break the tie. They all won 1500 XP + starbucks gift cards #XPlap

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A7: I think it's the storyline and keeping them curious, they never know what is going to happen next #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Adventure quest rules coming up soon...then question! #XPLAP

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:53 PM EDT

I was asked to share my ELA gamification at next week's staff mtg. 4 mins each-6 times. I know I can sell them on #XPlap Challenge accepted!

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@Slapshot99 Agreed! #XPLAP

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@TracyZordan Great idea. I like the reflection piece, another idea is 4Ss to blog about their learning at the end of the unit #XPlap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Adventure Quest rules #XPLAP https://t.co/cSuusJbu62

21stCenPrinKW Apr 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT

High interest engagement. Challenge. Intuitive solutioning. Iteration. Can fail and try again no judgement. Is that the classroom? #xplap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Awesome!!! You should make them do a mini quest to experience it #XPlap Although, 4 minutes is a micro share https://t.co/2lMlczCFfy

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:53 PM EDT

I was asked to share my ELA gamification at next week's staff mtg. 4 mins each-6 times. I know I can sell them on #XPlap Challenge accepted!

MrBold05 Apr 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@sandyrotto I have started to create a buzz around it at my school, I have a schedule now for Ts to come see the game in action #xplap

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Here's the Adventure Quest question! To submit your answer: https://t.co/kr2LVGWqNf #XPLAP https://t.co/tFlKBHNfSw

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor Not many of my Ss blog (when I asked them) #XPLAP

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Hey #XPLAP team! Want to teach Middle School Science On the 3rd floor with me? Apply today: https://t.co/yNtvmO4YXx https://t.co/nctUls9wML

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Share out on #XPLAP throughout the week! Keep in Adventure Quest throughout week by checking on https://t.co/XJLKHbxaZM

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT

CH 10 next week, Join us April 20th. Same time...same place. #XPLAP

Slapshot99 - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I have to run, need to put the kids to bed. Thanks for blowing mind once again. Looking forward to your posts this week on #xplap

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor Yes...I'll need to be creative. Some type of mini game would be awesome, though. Taking pics to share for sure. #XPlap

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Before you all turn away from #XPlap - Join me SUNDAY 4/17 9pm EST when #ISTELitChat will be about #Gamification https://t.co/T3cyL2210b

tishrich - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT

You truly are amazing...each one of you! So honored to be among you and to get the privilege of hosting this #XPLAP chat! Have a great week!

TracyZordan Apr 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks again @tishrich & @mrmatera! #XPLAP

RLTaylor94 Apr 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT

This is the most inspiring group! Thanks for everything! #xplap

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@MrHennigar Would love you all to try some more games in #XPLAP as they are great ways to engage both the Ss and their minds. #ONedchat

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@RLTaylor94 Thanks for coming. #XPLAP

TeachingFactor Apr 13 @ 8:59 PM EDT

That's awesome. That will be my summer project #XPlap https://t.co/vECICOFRiX

carrieokieking Apr 13 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A7: I've changed the random events in @classcraftgame to match each unit. Ss can't wait for the event each day! #xplap

sandyrotto Apr 13 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@MrBold05 That's a great idea!I'll offer that to staff. Best if they can come in to see #XPlap in action. Credit goes to @mrmatera of course

PamelaNosbusch Apr 13 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#usmspark #XPlap #playlap #edchat #edtech #edtechchat #edcampmke #lovemyschoolday https://t.co/MqfjzsoamA

mrmatera - Moderator Apr 13 @ 8:53 PM EDT

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