#games4ed Archive

#games4ed discussions cover ways in which gaming can be used in education. Games mirror the way the human mind was designed to learn. They motivate players to take risks and actions, persevere through failures, set and achieve increasingly difficult goals, and devote attention, time, and effort to acquiring knowledge and skills. All this while the game is tracking the player’s actions and assessing the player’s achievements and skills. Isn’t this what we want from education?

Thursday March 1, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Welcome to tonight's #games4ed! Topic: What Kids Say About Games...and Can We Listen? Please introduce yourselves!
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Hi my name is Jack and I am one of Mr. Isaacs' students. #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Welcome everyone! #games4ed
  • MrBaskwill Mar 1 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Nick Baskwill Grade 4/5 NS Canada - played some NBA 2K17 with a student today #games4ed
  • Bran_Holloway Mar 1 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Brandi CTE educator from Alabama #UMEdTech #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hi #games4ed 👋 N from 🇨🇦 - #edtech creator, designer and enthusiast. Currently playing the never ending game of "Where did my focus/motivation go?"
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi #Bunceechat and #games4ed joining in for a bit, working hard in Pittsburgh :)
  • MrRoughton Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Kevin, 7/8 history in SoCal. Playing Eternal (and losing.) #games4ed
  • pandacucho Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Mr. Panda here! Teacher - Librarian K-12. Venezuelan in Vietnam. DM and GM! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi my name is Jack and I am one of Mr. Isaacs' students from New Jersey. #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Matt, @UNC_Colorado asst professor, GBL author (https://t.co/4espEsyLsC), Colorado. Currently playing Assassin's Creed Origins: Discovery Mode! The educational museum tour. Pretty awesome!! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @UNC_Colorado
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi Jack! So glad you can join us tonight!! #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hello, Ivan K-5 educator in NJ and developer of Sydney's World. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Thanks everyone for a great first chat! Join us for the next 5 weeks and tell all your friends! #lifelongKDG Now I need to move over to #games4ed. Join us if you can!
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hey there Mr. Panda! Always glad to have you on board! #games4ed
    In reply to @pandacucho
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Here's an overview of tonight's questions! We'll follow the Q1/A1 format #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi! Funny, Twitter is prompting me to "Translate from Portuguese" under your intro tweet! LOL #games4ed
    In reply to @Bran_Holloway
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hiya N! Glad you're here! #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech
  • seanmarnold Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Sean, NYC, and I’m looking forward to hearing some student perspectives #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
    #SpoilerAlert #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi Brandi! Welcome!! #games4ed
    In reply to @Bran_Holloway
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hey there Nick! Happy Thursday! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Anyone in Mr. Isaac's class playing Deal Souls 3? That's a REAL game. #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hi Jack! Welcome to #games4ed!
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
    No mainly Fortnite #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Welcome to #games4ed everyone! Hoping some of my #gdwams students join us to share their experiences with the topic. My students have been writing and recording reviews of games for education and we are hoping people are listening to their feedback and ideas!
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
    What does KDG stand for? #lifelongKDG #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hey Sean - long time no see :) (a little twitter chat humor there) #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @mpilakow
  • msweisenbeck Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hi all! Happy Thursday! Kellie from Va- 4th grade! #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Two chats?! #rockstar! #games4ed
    In reply to @Rdene915
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hello Mr. Isaacs #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Good evening sir! #games4ed
    In reply to @MatthewFarber, @Bran_Holloway
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hello #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Melissa from Nebraska, 11-12 ELA. Still playing How to be a Speech Coach for a couple more weeks...then I get more time for playing with games and ELA again! I miss it! #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    I know Fortnite is really popular with younger gamers...I went in with my 11 year old daughter the other night; we didn't last long. #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi Colin! #games4ed
    In reply to @colin_sedlazek
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Kindergarten :) #lifelongKDG #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Jack! #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi Kellie! So glad to have you here again! #games4ed
    In reply to @msweisenbeck
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Great game! Any screenshots of forts you built? #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Deal Souls? #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Yes, I figured I needed to cut back, a few weeks ago, had 4 going :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MatthewFarber
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Awesome - where are they posting/sharing the reviews? I'd love to check them out. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hi Rachelle!! #games4ed
    In reply to @Rdene915, @MatthewFarber
  • MrMillerReads Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    So excited for this chat - soaking up the ideas! Tristan from NJ #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    It really hooks the younger kids on because they always have that motive of getting the highest score or winning the most games. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hey there :) #games4ed
    In reply to @Rdene915
  • seanmarnold Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    I just got all my flight/housing/registration approval/details finalized for ISTE today from the powers that be-looking forward to seeing you there (if not before) #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mpilakow
  • DebbiSab Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    lol sometimes I can't keep up with one! #games4ed
    • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
      Yes, I figured I needed to cut back, a few weeks ago, had 4 going :) #games4ed
      In reply to @MatthewFarber
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Q1 coming up...still time to join in our convo of "What Kids Can Tell Us About Games...and Can We Listen?" #games4ed
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hi Steve! :) #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • TheTylerHoke Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hello, Mr. Isaacs,​ I made it thanks! #games4ed
  • prestidge07 Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
    I'm a future 4-8 Math teacher. I am currently attending UT Tyler. #EDFB4338 #games4ed
  • Dale_Chu Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
    HAPPENING NOW: @mr_isaacs and @MatthewFarber hosting a talk on what kids say about games. Follow along at #games4ed!
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Q1: How do you get feedback from your students to inform your teaching? #games4ed
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hey Melissa :) #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @MatthewFarber
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Yay!! I got registered last night but still need to finalize flight plans... #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @mr_isaacs
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Steve from NJ here - I teach game design and development to an awesome group of middle schoolers. Currently I am playing Stardew Valley, Dominion, @PlayHearthstone and a little game called #minecraft #games4ed
  • ashley_tigner Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hi, everyone! Excited for tonight's discussion. #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Q1: How do you get feedback from your students to inform your teaching? #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Game mechanics are excellent...and you have a friend co-op in if the going gets too tough. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1 I ask them in class, sometimes use a survey tool to gather some data, but definitely appreciate the conversations #games4ed
  • MrPowley Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hey #games4ed crew! Ill be popping in and out for a bit...
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
    I was tempted for a 5th, there are so many great chats! #games4ed #waledchat #bunceechat #langchat #paedchat for a start :)
    In reply to @DebbiSab
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
    hellooo #games4ed
  • DebbiSab Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
    My students spend the last 10-15 minutes of 80 min block writing a Gaming Log in the form of a blog post. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Welcome, Ashley! We're happy to have you join in!! #games4ed
    In reply to @ashley_tigner
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
    booked my #ISTE18 flights and an @Airbnb - family trip - my daughter @leilaboo215 and I are presenting on #stuchoice and #stuvoice with @mbfxc and @CurranCentral #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @mpilakow, @Airbnb, @leilaboo215, @mbfxc, @CurranCentral
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Great night for some chats, join in #games4ed and #Bunceechat happening now #istemln #isteten
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: You can get feedback from your students to inform your teaching by having them elaborate on what they have learned or played about from a certain game or adventure. #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1 I ask a lot of playtest-style questions from students, including pre-service Ts. Every lesson is a playtest, essentially #games4ed
  • alexiszhao_ Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: It's probably not a good idea to ask directly because students tend to feel obliged to give positive feedback. I would watch the students instead and see how they react when you teach #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Haider! Glad you could join us :) #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12
  • MrBaskwill Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: Lots of conversation. They are really open about talking about our Gamification and other aspects of the class #games4ed
  • MrPowley Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1 oh man! I've been working on an EDURPG based on this! #games4ed https://t.co/TVgwV2wAMu
  • seanmarnold Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: observation, questioning, conversations, assessments, surveys, projects, focus groups, @Flipgrid videos…oh yeah, and the shouts of exuberance when we play #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @Flipgrid
  • msweisenbeck Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1- Conversations- I eat lunch with my Ss almost daily (open invite to the classroom and they love it!) and we talk about lessons/ideas. Ss also talk about this during meetings. I often throw survey out in GoogleClassroom- #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A. You can get the students to take mental notes on what is wrong and what is correct about the game to get feedback. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: One interesting way I get feedback is through the @classcraftgame quest statistics. I can tell which quests students are clearly interested in and not based on their completion rate. #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1 to get feedback you would need to be able to having them, openly share there opinions when they want to say something about it and letting them give you feedback. #games4ed
  • TheTylerHoke Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: As a student my teacher, Mr. Isaacs, he informs our learning by making us write a review on what we learned and how we can make it better or modify it. #games4ed
  • DebbiSab Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
    They are so honest in the blogging it surprises me sometimes. They totally tell me when they played games all block instead of working. #games4ed
    • alexiszhao_ Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
      A1: It's probably not a good idea to ask directly because students tend to feel obliged to give positive feedback. I would watch the students instead and see how they react when you teach #games4ed
  • jhKU2018 Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1 Observation and communication! #games4ed #IHMarchMadness
  • seanmarnold Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
    I got it covered by the DOE (not easy)-so I don’t really get choices, I just make the request and hope that I get a window #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @mr_isaacs
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: Students and I tend to have a feedback loop going around quests they submit and the iteration involved. I am always open to feedback about my teaching and the activities but could certainly provide more of a vehicle for that #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 Feedback/Playtest questions for Ss: Who do you think this game is for? If you kept playing, what do you think would happen next? How would you describe this game to a friend? To a teacher? What did you want to do that you couldn’t do? What do you think you learned? #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: Mr. Isaacs is a great teacher and it is very easy for him to pick up on things that we need to learn, we can use blog posts, and other means of writing and reviewing to help guide the students as well as the teachers on what to know and not know #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Same with me. I can't say I do anything with formal feedback. Mainly conversation, taking a pulse on how they're doing. #games4ed
    • MrBaskwill Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
      A1: Lots of conversation. They are really open about talking about our Gamification and other aspects of the class #games4ed
  • Bran_Holloway Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: Surveys through Survey Monkey or Google Forms. In addition, pre & post test data or exit slips.#UMEdTech #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
    i thoroughly agree Mr. Krikston #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Agreed sir #games4ed
    • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
      A1: Mr. Isaacs is a great teacher and it is very easy for him to pick up on things that we need to learn, we can use blog posts, and other means of writing and reviewing to help guide the students as well as the teachers on what to know and not know #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: As a teacher, you can observe what their body language is like and how they act during the game. #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
    I used to check the bathroom sign-out clipboard to see engagement. No one leaves an engaging lesson! #games4ed
    In reply to @pandacucho
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Agreed Raj. #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Great point :) But for me, if you have feedback that can help create better (and different) quests, please don't hesitate! #games4ed - kind of like when we give feedback for each other's games in class - the feedback is so valuable
    In reply to @alexiszhao_
  • prestidge07 Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: Observation and communication. #EDFB4338 #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Thank you Haider #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Thanks Jack #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • EarthSwanny Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Completely true! #games4ed
    In reply to @MatthewFarber, @pandacucho
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Thanks Raj - that's a really wonderful compliment. #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller
  • supervxn - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Good morning from Israel! #games4ed
  • MrPowley Mar 1 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1 are we talking about improving the class game? I just ask... Usually my students give unsolicited ideas #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Excellent point! I really try to encourage that elaboration when I feel that you can expand upon it #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
    One quest that I think would be amazing is that kids take a video of something that they do outside during a weekend and then bring it into class. After this, the whole class proceeds to make a game based off of the things they did in their video @Mr. Isaacs. #games4ed
  • ashley_tigner Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: I gain feedback from students by asking questions, having students model, partner discussions, and assessments just to name a few. #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: It is also helpful that in class craft we can directly message Mr. Isaacs and or anyone else so we don't feel hesitant on asking of any questions that we have that could impact others and others could have that same question that the teacher would address #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Jack, I love that idea! #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker, @mr
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
    As of now we are funding our own travel so were glad to find good flights and reasonable accommodations. Looking forward to it! #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Q2: Encouraging student voice is so important (at least we think so)! What ways do you currently empower student voice in (or out of) your class? #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Fantastic Idea Jack #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker, @mr
  • seanmarnold Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
    And he only paid scale for this endorsement-ha! I’m super impressed that @mr_isaacs students are willing to continue discussing school when there not at school #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller, @mr_isaacs
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
    We just both know where the awesomeness is tonight! #iste #Bunceechat #games4ed #edmodo :)
    In reply to @ssseason7
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
    We have a teacher at school who shared a similar approach recently. She said it's amazing how few people leave during their @breakoutedu and other engaging lessons. She really uses that as solid feedback - so smart! #games4ed
    In reply to @MatthewFarber, @pandacucho, @breakoutEDU
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
    After 100 Years of the Same Teaching Model It's Time to Throw Out the Playbook https://t.co/neDjz1wdWN via @MrZachG #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
    We love Mr. Isaacs class because it is so much fun and for the Exp #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @mr_isaacs
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2 Provide diff ways and options for Ss to show what they have learned, being open to their ideas and continuing to look for more engaging ways to show learning #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Great idea Jack! I would also love to see the whole class work together on a single project #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker, @mr
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:16 PM EST
    on class craft of course #games4ed
  • seanmarnold Mar 1 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Interestingly the funding was easier to procure than the permission to miss the days #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mpilakow
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:16 PM EST
    I love the deck of reflection cards that now come with @breakoutEDU! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @pandacucho, @breakoutEDU, @breakoutEDU
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:16 PM EST
    me too :) You know I am a huge fan of #stuvoice and feel that we have so much to gain from listening to them. I love when they participate in chats - we need to hear from them and not just our echo chamber #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @RajGiller
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Is the second question coming up soon #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Q2: Encouraging student voice is so important (at least we think so)! What ways do you currently empower student voice in (or out of) your class? #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
      Q2: Encouraging student voice is so important (at least we think so)! What ways do you currently empower student voice in (or out of) your class? #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: In one day Mr. Isaacs brought up a student and asked him to play and share his thoughts, and I thought that putting a student in the power of the game and having the teacher listen and encourage them to share the ideas was great. #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: I like to empower student voice by letting every student know that their contribution to anything creates a spark in the human mind that really triggers something special in others. #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    i would think it would be very nice to see the whole class choose one activity and work on it together, although individually doesn't seem too bad #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Mr. Isaac's students might not be aware he is a ROCK STAR in the games in education community! Everyone in the space knows who he is, and if fortunate, know him personally. #games4ed
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Missed this part, the only game I play is @wordfeud however, if I have access, I love to play @CatchyWordsApp #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @wordfeud, @CatchyWordsApp
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: I love to have my students beta test games for developers - currently they are testing "Puzzling Chemistry" by @coiascience - it uses the Chemistry update for #minecraftedu - it's AMAZING to see how great their feedback is and how it will inform the development #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    very nice vocab Jack #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    He is awesome, agreed! #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
    I have known Mr. Isaacs for a while now and he is such a great teacher! #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • alexiszhao_ Mar 1 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: Mr. Issac allows us to share ideas and compare what we are doing when we review games, which makes us feel helpful and more integrated in the activities #games4ed
  • MrMillerReads Mar 1 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: Clubs! Book club, Game Club, FLL, Destination Imagination. Students take the lead in ALL of it. #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: In the class, I like to be as helpful around the class and with friends as possible as I understand that Mr. Isaacs has a lot of students to deal with. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A1: my students share most of their work publicly through their blog / digital portfolio - i think it's so important for them to have an authentic audience. My pinterest boards have great links to student work https://t.co/hRbHR7O9bu #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Agreed #games4ed
    In reply to @MrMillerReads
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Being able to choose quests like we do in Classcraft is a great concept #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: You can find a lot of my students video walkthroughs / reviews on our calss @youtube channel https://t.co/9NviS3zf55 #stuvoice #games4ed
  • msweisenbeck Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2- My classroom is student led- Ss contribute a lot! One student recently designed a "Wheel of Chance" to enhance our @classcraftgame - Ss help design @quizlet and @quizizz games- they know they can help set the pace and tone of our games! #games4ed
  • MrPowley Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2 agree heartily with those saying a choice of product. Right now my Ss have choice to make a board game, create 'flipped lesson' videos, a series of smaller research based projects or suggest their own idea! #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: Student voice only counts if it's authentic...and only students who feel valued and respected use their true voice. #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Not only that Haider, but students get to enjoy their time in class by doing this. #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2 @SuaNex from https://t.co/5EPFfhSqz6 asks big questions, like those @Sugatam asks, or to address @TeachSDGs, and then students respond using social media tools like @Snapchat and @twitter #games4ed
  • prestidge07 Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
    I would encourage my students to use their voice because they learn better from each other. #EDFB4338 #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
    That's really the best part about school and the outside world these days that now kids are being delegated the task of thinking outside the box. We certainly are doing very well at that #games4ed
    In reply to @MrMillerReads
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
    so glad you like it! It's fun for me to teach that way for sure :) #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12
  • bmbod Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
    @HoagsCA feel like you would be interested in the #games4ed convo going on right now. Just stumbled across it
  • supervxn - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A1: Simple: Just ask them! Also look for non-verbal cues of boredom, difficulty or on the other hand fun and concentration. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: Also important for student voice beyond the classroom. I know @mr_isaacs students do YouTube game reviews. Personally I love https://t.co/UyYVm1NLIW for my jrs and srs for ease and very quick publishing #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: This: Why are the Parkland teens so good at this? Their public school prepared them for it. https://t.co/uL1Uuqj7Lz via @slate #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Indeed Jack, our minigame we are currently working on is very fun, and it is 40 minutes of the day where i can relax and create #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Hah - that's awesome. And ALWAYS welcome. We are creating a community of learners. I love when students can help each other. Once a few kids get comfortable with the #VR equipment it's great to see them just take it upon themselves and that extends to all areas of class #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Mr. Isaac's shares these often and I've enjoyed quite a few. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MrRoughton Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2) Assignment choice, and topic choice. 75+ now! https://t.co/WXcquc4vBP #games4ed
  • Bran_Holloway Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: Through digital portfolios or student blogs/Google Site. I teach Culinary so each student captures their creation & then blogs about it for reflection. This also increases literacy through student centered learning. #UMEdTech #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
    You're very kind, Jack. and Yes, it has been a while! #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker, @WiseDad_Games
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Q3: Share an idea for a project or lesson using a tool you learned about from a student. #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Very true Haider. Many people don't realize the power of happiness in school. #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Scoring Rubric for a Flipgrid video from @PeterPaccone! https://t.co/mLkEj0LPJt #games4ed
  • jhKU2018 Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 I always give encouragement for open communication #games4ed #IHMarchMadness
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Thanks, Ivan :) #games4ed and this group of students got to play through a bit of Sydney's World with me. They may not know that you are the developer! We need to bring you in for a @skype call!!
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @Skype
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
    I love this idea, Brandi! Very awesome! #games4ed
    In reply to @Bran_Holloway
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
    awwwwww shucks :) #games4ed
    In reply to @Rdene915, @WiseDad_Games
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Q3: Share an idea for a project or lesson using a tool you learned about from a student. #games4ed
  • pandacucho Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3 - I was designing a game for the students and one girl came to me and asked me what I was doing. I told her I was trying to make this game fun for them. And then she asked me "Why don't you make it fun for you?" Blew my mind. Now I apply that to everything. #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
    hmmmm. i love the idea of a total class collaboration. What should we do? #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12, @RajGiller
  • Rdene915 Mar 1 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A3 I learned about @StoryboardThat from one of my students when she was in 8th grade, enjoyed her project so much, have used it and now she presents at conferences with me abt it #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A3: I will have to say that I am very excited to building a trampoline park in minecraft. I never really knew how to build in Minecraft, but thanks to many friends and Mr. Isaacs, I got through. This is my idea for my Mini project and I cant wait to start building it #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Thanks, Colin - glad you could make the chat! #games4ed
    In reply to @colin_sedlazek
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Wow, so true!! That is a great mantra to keep in mind! #games4ed
    In reply to @pandacucho
  • MrMillerReads Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3 The children are teaching me all about game engines! I will be using Unity every year now! #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
    It’s nice to see fellow Minecraft creators. Having different creations in the class makes the class so unique and fun #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I honestly agreed with Jack that we should take videos over the weekend and then bring them into class and try to make a mine game together. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @colin_sedlazek
  • alexiszhao_ Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I think most (if not all) of the people in our class are very interested in minecraft quests, I think it would be better to have more minecraft quests that involved more playing and building, because that is what seems to interest them #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Hey - all my students on the chat - share out one of your game reviews or other projects - this group of educators would LOVE to see them. Maybe Jack can re-share his #3dexport bus and I know Haider and Alexis have some great blog posts #games4ed (Really all of you do!) #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3: Students can come up with a project that qualifies for these three things: Life lesson learned, involves teamwork and problem solving, and it has fun features to it where kids can bond with each other in class. #games4ed
  • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3 Whenever making a project, I learned that you should have some very creative aspect to whatever you're working on, wether it's making a game, or inventing something make it creative that makes the end product unique #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Yes, please do!! I'd love to check out your work! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3 I learned about @NdemicCreations Plague, Inc from a 6th grader. Used it to teach global interconnections. More here: Three Games About Viruses That Teach Interconnectedness https://t.co/K8WT789TpI and in #GamifyYourClassroom book https://t.co/HmvXclSamc #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3 Mr. Isaacs allows people to teach him through the quests and allowing feedback and sharing our knowledge about the game and even giving him ideas for quests #games4ed
  • supervxn - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3: @Snapchat quest. I post a Q. Only Ss that send me the right A get to view the next Q. #games4ed
  • seanmarnold Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A student first taught me about @Minecraft several years ago and they convinced me it could be used for instruction, so I began using it and haven’t looked back #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @Minecraft
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3: I can take this question all the way back to my days starting with #minecraft - it was continually hearing kids talk about the game that made me think "If this game is that important to these kids, I need to bring it into class" #games4ed
  • Bran_Holloway Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3: Most of my students struggle with math more than anything. I would have to say Photomath was one thing I learned about from my students that really caught my attention. We utilize it for calculating/converting ingredients for recipes as well as food cost. #UMEdTech #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
    That's my sniff test before I bring a game to my students; if it's not fun for me, it doesn't make it in my room. #games4ed
    In reply to @pandacucho
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A2. I got ideas from my friends to make a parkour map, when I was planning on making a simple find the button mini game, which would be a lot less interesting #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3 Students showed me @pixil_art too! https://t.co/VsxkfjdALc #games4ed
  • TheTylerHoke Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3: I'm starting a game with Unity and Mr. Isaacs helped me learn how to use it since I'm used to using blendr a program similar to it. I'm really looking forward to the game I'm planning on making. #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
    I meant A3 #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3: My kids share games with me all the time. Often we purchase games especially for #VR based on their request / recommendation #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
    https://t.co/mQA1iZ8FYV #games4ed
    • jackkrikker Feb 28 @ 10:41 AM EST
      This is my colorful van that I created in MineCraft!!
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
    we all make mistakes. but good idea #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Very nice creation Jack #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Thank you Haider #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12
  • TheTylerHoke Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Very cool, Jack! #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Very true, while some people like a pure sandbox experience, many more like quests and a story that pulls them together. #games4ed
    In reply to @alexiszhao_
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Q4: What digital literacy / 21st century skills can students acquire by analyzing games in similar ways that they analyze texts #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Very creative with the colors and the glass and everything. #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Q4: What digital literacy / 21st century skills can students acquire by analyzing games in similar ways that they analyze texts #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
      Q4: What digital literacy / 21st century skills can students acquire by analyzing games in similar ways that they analyze texts #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:29 PM EST
    It's difficult to create something entirely new...but when you do....WOW! #games4ed
    In reply to @naldu_pienaar
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Hey Naldu! Warning to everyone out there - Naldu is currently undefeated against me in @playhearthstone - he's got skills! #games4ed Stay tuned as I will be quick to post when I finally beat him
    In reply to @naldu_pienaar, @PlayHearthstone
  • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
    True Fact #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
    lol #games4ed
    In reply to @naldu_pienaar
  • TheTylerHoke Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A4 learning how to do something in VR and view how to accomplish something is better than reading something like a manual to solve the problem #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A4: First, they could make a game review of what they have played and then analyze that in digital terms. #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Hey- That's my new book's cover!!! Photo credit: @PaulDarvasi! https://t.co/4espEsyLsC #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @PaulDarvasi
  • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A4 Students can usually gain impressive hand-eye coordination from most games if they were analyzing it like texts #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A4: We can learn about what makes a game good for learning or just fun and analyzing and could even learn about new things in games like the new physics update in minecraft #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Let’s not forget about this that me Jack and a fellow classmate made https://t.co/hRetgwSHRu #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A4 - So much information nowadays is presented more closely to games than texts. News comes so fast and in so many forms. Understanding how to learn from and critique content in all these forms (as well as blending it all together) is super important. #games4ed
    • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:29 PM EST
      Q4: What digital literacy / 21st century skills can students acquire by analyzing games in similar ways that they analyze texts #games4ed
      • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
        Q4: What digital literacy / 21st century skills can students acquire by analyzing games in similar ways that they analyze texts #games4ed
  • pandacucho Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A4 - So many! Games vary so much that each one could boost a different digital literacy! But I think the most important one is the skill of thinking and understanding the meta of digital environments that surround us in this century. #Games4Ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
      Q4: What digital literacy / 21st century skills can students acquire by analyzing games in similar ways that they analyze texts #games4ed
  • ashley_tigner Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3: I began using Kahoot! as an assessment method when a student came into my classroom begging me to check it out. It's a great reward/assessment tool. #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A4: "Reading Digital Games as Texts" Story-driven digital games can drive students to explore concepts like linear and nonlinear narrative, the unreliable narrator, and more. My @Edutopia about reading @HerStoryGame & @A_i #EdithFinch as texst! https://t.co/bGqlWsspt4 #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
    I definitely agree with you Naldu and since they can do this they get better at the game. Therefore, students want to play more because they can dominate. #games4ed
    In reply to @naldu_pienaar
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A4: First off, the analyses is more meaningful to the students so if they are employing analytical thinking in a manner that speaks to them, that's a win right there. #games4ed
  • Bran_Holloway Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A4: collaboration, communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills can all be acquired by analyzing games. #UMEdTech #games4ed
  • alexiszhao_ Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A4: students can usually develop problem solving skills and even become more creative as they see the different ways games are developed #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
    That's right Haider! #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
    #games4ed
    • jackkrikker Feb 28 @ 10:41 AM EST
      This is my colorful van that I created in MineCraft!!
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A4. Students can learn to navigate and use a mouse/keyboard better #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Looks like it has a flat tire :) sorry - bad #minecraft joke #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • ashley_tigner Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A4: Students acquire problem solving skills when they analyze games in similar ways that they analyze texts. #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
    you are totally right Naldu and don't let Mr. Isaacs beat you #games4ed
    In reply to @naldu_pienaar
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
    I knew you would have the winning answer to this question :) #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A teacher in my new book uses @GetKahoot for students to vote on choices in games played as whole class, so they can take collective agency over decisions... and consequences! #games4ed
    In reply to @ashley_tigner, @GetKahoot
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A4: The skill of evaluation and forming an argument debating the merits or downsides of a game. These skills will serve them throughout entire lives #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Awesome :) #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
    That actually made me laugh. BTW i'm at the high school play right now. #Dedication#MineCraft#Annie#Thegrind #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Did they update the physics? See - learning things from my students all the time! #games4ed #minecraftedu
    In reply to @colin_sedlazek
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
    I love that idea! One of the lesser used tools that Kahoot provides that we could and should use more often! #games4ed
    In reply to @MatthewFarber, @ashley_tigner, @GetKahoot
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A4: This, from @johnCfallon "Completely Unreliable: Time to Play" https://t.co/hkGZFWVxNW #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Just ordered it for our school media center :) #games4ed @EarthSwanny
    In reply to @MatthewFarber, @mpilakow, @PaulDarvasi, @EarthSwanny
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Q5: Some people say game reviews are the new book review. Thoughts? #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
    The dedication is real Jack #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker, @mr_isaacs
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
    LOL #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12, @mr_isaacs
  • ashley_tigner Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Thanks for sharing! Great idea! #games4ed
    In reply to @MatthewFarber, @GetKahoot
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Hah - how's the play? My girls want to go this weekend :) #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A5: There right in our society games and technology are taking over, and kids love playing new games. Because of this they share with others about the games that they love. #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5: You know, when you think about it, almost everything is technological and it is creepy yet good. I think it is the next book reviews because in two generations, the kids will be like what are books? #games4ed
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5. Even though game reviews are very important, I personally feel that books and games are two very different topics, like movies and books, but both need a place in society #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5: Again it goes back to relevance. Games are relevant to kids. If we can encourage the same literacy (writing, analyses, etc.) then why not? Games are a great vehicle. Plus good game reviews really demonstrate good writing #games4ed
  • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5 I would say Game reviews are meant for games, and book reviews are meant for books, but I guess you can't really write a game review for a book. But you maybe can write a book review about a game #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5) Traditional game reviews are already basically dead. Let's Play commentaries are far more effective. I want to Let's Play a book! #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5 They could be, with the development of the story and characters, but the great part of games is you can be the character and feel like you are right there in the story, so with new technology games are more interactive with the story so, there should be more insight #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Right now i'm in the lobby, but the part that I watched before this was amazing and really funny. Your girls should go! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • pandacucho Mar 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
    #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Agreed. Not a fan of everything has to be the new ____. Not everything needs to be replaced - they all have their place. #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12, @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
    absolutely true! #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12, @mpilakow
  • alexiszhao_ Mar 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A5 game reviews have a lot more freedom, you don't need to explain the plot, climax, etc. You can explain how to play the game, make a video walkthrough, there are a lot more options #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
    This is the key point that much of the educational world just doesn't get. Cognitive science has proven: if no meaning, then no learning. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Some games are based on books, and so they are kinda related #games4ed
    In reply to @naldu_pienaar
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
    I wrote about this in https://t.co/4espEsyLsC: The Tribe of GBLK experts are transformational leaders outside thew classroom, but are servant-leaders in their classrooms, leading from behind like the Sherpa people #games4ed
    • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
      Mr. Isaac's students might not be aware he is a ROCK STAR in the games in education community! Everyone in the space knows who he is, and if fortunate, know him personally. #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Again super late, but here. Mariana Garcia Serrato, MS STEM Teacher, San Jose, CA #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
    And some games have a book worth of text inside of them. #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
    I second Haider's comment. I love that game reviews are rising in popularity, but what's most important is #studentchoice. In ELA, I let them choose what to review--book, movie, game, restaurant...the analysis skills are similar with all #games4ed
    • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
      A5. Even though game reviews are very important, I personally feel that books and games are two very different topics, like movies and books, but both need a place in society #games4ed
      In reply to @mpilakow
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
    So true #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @naldu_pienaar
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
    I sure hope that's not true but I understand where you're coming from! #games4ed I do believe we have great opportunities now for mixed media that bring literacy / narrative into games in a powerful way that maintains literature #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller
  • Bran_Holloway Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A5: I have never thought about it that way but I definitely could see some truth to this, even more so in the future. #UMEdTech #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Raj I totally agree with you. Also, in MineCraft for the Xbox, there is a gamemode based off of the hunger games where players have to search for hidden chests, grab loot, and fight to the death! #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar
  • ashley_tigner Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A5: Game reviews are a great way for younger students to practice opinion writing. I think this could motivate a student to transition into book reviews, which is still an important skill! #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A5 I see games as more of an interactive and being the character unlike a book where you are reading the experience the characters are having instead of being apart of the experience #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A5: I don't know about game reviews, but definitely yes to the walkthroughs as "new books". #games4ed
  • seanmarnold Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A5: I never really was on for book reviews-a summary/jacket cover was enough to tell me if I might like a book-is there an book equivalent for a ‘walkthrough’. Who is literature’s Leeroooyyy Jenkins? #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Have you played any of the episodic adventures by @telltalegames - they really provide a feeling of interacting with the media - there is a growing body of games that embrace literature #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar, @telltalegames
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Agreed! I truly don't think "traditional" literature will die, but newer blends of art will be created--it's a hopeful future that awaits us, I believe :) #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @RajGiller
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Hey Mariana! Glad you could join us :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
    So true! Games can evoke different emotions than film and books because of agency, like feelings of guilt or complicity. The medium is the message, as McLuhan wrote! #games4ed
    • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
      A5. Even though game reviews are very important, I personally feel that books and games are two very different topics, like movies and books, but both need a place in society #games4ed
      In reply to @mpilakow
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:43 PM EST
    I think I might try that, thanks #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @naldu_pienaar, @telltalegames
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Q5: Some people say game reviews are the new book review. Thoughts #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Does the immersive nature of playing as the character draw you into the story? #games4ed
    In reply to @colin_sedlazek
  • haiderish12 Mar 1 @ 8:43 PM EST
    They do indeed! Personally, my favorite Telltale games are Minecraft Story Mode and The Batman Series, because they’re so different than their other games, which are part of different compamies #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar, @telltalegames
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Might be off topic, but nice picture for the question #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Q6: What value can you see coming from encouraging students to share their thoughts about games and how games can be used in learning? #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
    In class you will have an opportunity to create a text based adventure if you like using @twinethreads - really neat opportunity to explore in terms of narrative in games #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker, @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar, @twinethreads
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
    As seeing more of the people my age more invested in games, I see that games draw them in because of the immersive nature and being able to experiencing it instead of just reading it happening #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A5 I would argue (as @PaulDarvasi has) that critiquing and commentating has been democratized by the Internet. My 7-year-old pretends to make Let's Play YouTube videos about his toys. His fave phrase is "As you can see..." #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
    I own so many of the @telltalegames - now I just need to find time to play them. I have Back to the Future on the Xbox in class and many in my steam library - you can play the school appropriate ones :) #games4ed
    In reply to @haiderish12, @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar, @telltalegames, @telltalegames
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A6: There is extreme value to this. Kids get to express what they really feel, and this way teachers and new developers can get thousands or millions of POV's. #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A6: It helps the teacher get ideas for later in the year or the year after and helps them improve there class off of feedback #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Q6: What value can you see coming from encouraging students to share their thoughts about games and how games can be used in learning? #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
      Q6: What value can you see coming from encouraging students to share their thoughts about games and how games can be used in learning? #games4ed
  • prestidge07 Mar 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A5: I see that a lot more teachers are using some type of game for a book review. This keeps the students engaged in the content. #EDFB4338 #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A6 It's been best practice for how we use books and short stories. Students reflect, make connections, demonstrate knowledge acquisition #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A6: I REALLY hope that the reviews and walkthroughs by students in my class and other classes takes off and gets the attention of educators and game developers - kids have the best suggestions when you give them an opportunity to be involved in the co-creation process #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
      Q6: What value can you see coming from encouraging students to share their thoughts about games and how games can be used in learning? #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A6: This is a very interesting, I think that as I posted before, kids are at the front of this generation and for a good reason. We must lead this generation and the teachers and adults should be open to that #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
    This is a great point that James Gee expands in in "What Video Games Have To Teach Us About Learning And Literacy". #games4ed
    In reply to @colin_sedlazek, @mr_isaacs
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A6: You really will not see change if the old generation keeps pushing on #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A6: Kids can help inform development of games. It goes back to what @PeggySheehy and @knowclue always say - Ours is the only industry where we rarely ask our customers (in this case students) for feedback. kinda crazy, isn't it? #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Have you played #Florence from @mountainsgames / @A_i ? Amazing and emotional. Brilliant visual storytelling. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @haiderish12, @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar, @telltalegames, @mountainsgames, @A_i
  • ashley_tigner Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A6: Motivation to explain their opinions and have meaningful conversations with peers. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A6: It can be hard to listen to students. Sometimes they say things we don't want to hear. But sometimes I may say things they don't want to hear. Why? Because I want them to improve. And I should want that for myself as well... #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Very true Raj. We need to be constantly creating new ideas to expand our knowledge of new things. #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller
  • Bran_Holloway Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A6: Anytime you give and encourage student voice/choice you are showing their opinions matter. Individualized learning is definitely a value also. #UMEdTech #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Telltale games though....more like a book/movie than game; though I do like them, very little control over the experience. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @haiderish12, @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar, @telltalegames
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Experiencing something is very powerful. To me, I'd rather experience the learning through a game than reading a text book any day. It stays with me if I am immersed in the experience. Great point, Colin! #games4ed
    In reply to @colin_sedlazek
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A6: As James Gee writes, when students demonstrate meta-cognition and think about the game as designed object #games4ed
  • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A6 I see the value of creativity, new ideas, talent coming from any student anywhere. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
    No. but I guess I have to! #games4ed
    In reply to @MatthewFarber, @haiderish12, @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar, @telltalegames, @mountainsgames, @A_i
  • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A6 Games can be also used for learning because kids will see a whole new perspective of a story, or art, or any other subjects. Any subject can be shown in games, thats the beauty of making games in the first place. Your creation is limitless! #games4ed
  • HoagsCA Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5 - were book reviews so tenuously linked with the marketing for books? Whether it’s sites that rely on funding from video game ads for the games they’re reviewing or youtubers paid to promote games with a disclosure in the info box So much sketch #games4ed
    In reply to @MatthewFarber
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A6: Really, games can be used for learning when it is used properly. For example, it is interesting that Minecraft was used for education but it was used well and we need more games like that in our life to keep pushing through with our ideas. #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A6: Much like @Mr_Isaacs mentions, Ss reviews and walkthroughs serve as a commentary to developers. I would hope that they are listening to their customers. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Interesting, while not much story, my 6th period class seems to really enjoy playing The Witness together - we have solved a lot of it and I'll say the groupthink has been a life saver in that game! #games4ed
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
    True. Free choice as illusion. Although many games seem choice-driven and are "on rails" nonetheless. #games4ed
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @mr_isaacs, @haiderish12, @RajGiller, @naldu_pienaar, @telltalegames
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
    The curriculum (allegedly FOR students) has no input from students and they find much of it boring and meaningless. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Last question... Q7: Would you consider joining this movement to have students write and/or record game reviews? How can we ensure that our students voices are truly heard (by educators, game developers, etc ) #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Appreciating games as an art form is a great point! When we can appreciate what goes into creating the game, it's really special. #games4ed
    • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
      A6 Games can be also used for learning because kids will see a whole new perspective of a story, or art, or any other subjects. Any subject can be shown in games, thats the beauty of making games in the first place. Your creation is limitless! #games4ed
  • prestidge07 Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A6: Asking students to share their thoughts will give you many different perspectives about games. #EDFB4338 #games4ed
  • WiseDad_Games Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Collective intelligence is most useful in puzzle games (I borrow from the community when I can't solve a puzzle). #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Last question... Q7: Would you consider joining this movement to have students write and/or record game reviews? How can we ensure that our students voices are truly heard (by educators, game developers, etc.) #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
      Last question... Q7: Would you consider joining this movement to have students write and/or record game reviews? How can we ensure that our students voices are truly heard (by educators, game developers, etc ) #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A6 - Feedback is always a tricky game. Especially with tech, as oftentimes users don't always actually know what they want (or, more accurately, don't know how to properly articulate what they want). I imagine S feedback can be similar. Tricky line to walk... #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
    #stuvoice #minecraftedu @playcraftlearn #games4ed
    • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
      A6: Really, games can be used for learning when it is used properly. For example, it is interesting that Minecraft was used for education but it was used well and we need more games like that in our life to keep pushing through with our ideas. #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
    I would definitely join the movement because it helps us express our feel on a subject, like discussing a book or movie, it will help the author or director or author in future projects, so it helps us be heard and give feedback that people might take for granted #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A7: Yes! Oh wait, I am already part of the movement! Please join us! Give kids a chance to share their thoughts and inform #gbl #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A7 - As a game developer and #edtech creator - YES PLEASE!!! Almost all edtech feedback seems to come via Ts, and it sometimes feels like playing telephone. Love to hear directly from Ss. #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
      Last question... Q7: Would you consider joining this movement to have students write and/or record game reviews? How can we ensure that our students voices are truly heard (by educators, game developers, etc ) #games4ed
  • HoagsCA Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A7 - you have to be SUPER careful with this. Getting students to publish to the public web is super risky, especially in the gaming sphere where trolling runs rampant. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A7. Get me some Kool Aid! Students as game reviewers, FTW! #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Q7: I would definitely consider joining this movement because many people underestimate the power of every voice being heard and how it can change someone for a lifetime. Kids don't realize what impact they can have, so they don't speak up. #jointhemovement #games4ed
  • MomOfAllCapes Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Missed/missing another awesome #games4ed chat... This one looks really good too! 😒😐
    • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
      Last question... Q7: Would you consider joining this movement to have students write and/or record game reviews? How can we ensure that our students voices are truly heard (by educators, game developers, etc ) #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
    The topic of tonight's #games4ed chat is based on the panel discussion @MatthewFarber @SusannaPollack @louise_dube and I are participating in at #SXSWEDU next week. We will use examples of work by my students in the session. #stuvoice #whatkidssay
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
    SXSW EDU 2018: What Kids Say About Games & Can We Listen? #sxswedu https://t.co/DyIeBWMFso via @sxswedu #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A7: Now, the movement will be a good idea and then the ones who can ensure that students voices are heard are other students. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
    you're hired :) #games4ed
    In reply to @colin_sedlazek
  • MarianaGSerrato Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Q7: Depending on your own relationship with the game developers, they may (or not) be heard. However using @flipgrid, posting publicly, even sharing directly we can at least know that they received those reviews. #games4ed
  • MrMillerReads Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A7 I'm IN! Next year I'm modeling my 5th grade class after @mr_isaacs, and when they move me to HS I'm going to create a REAL game design class! #games4ed
  • pandacucho Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A7 - Oh I'm in! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Can I do my blog tomorrow Mr. Isaacs. Or is it supposed to be finished tonight? #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MatthewFarber, @SusannaPollack, @louise_dube
  • mpilakow - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Hi Mariana!! #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @Flipgrid
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Yeah #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker, @mr_isaacs, @MatthewFarber, @SusannaPollack, @louise_dube
  • ashley_tigner Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A7: Absolutely! I think student reviews are something that should be taken seriously, not only in the gaming world, but in education as well! They are the leaders in their generation and deserve to be heard. This can only happen if us "old people" listen! #games4ed
  • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A7 I would definitely join the movement, because out there are people who can lean about subjects about anything through games, but we need students to write those reviews to show what games are out there for other people. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Can you elaborate on this idea? Are you saying that we are not sure the feedback is valid? #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
    K thanks #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller, @mr_isaacs, @MatthewFarber, @SusannaPollack, @louise_dube
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
    This was a very interesting conversation and I am glad to meat everyone on hear #games4ed
  • jackkrikker Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Alright, goodnight everyone i'm logging off! #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
    This hour went by quickly, wow! #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
    So excited to follow your journey! #games4ed
    • MrMillerReads Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
      A7 I'm IN! Next year I'm modeling my 5th grade class after @mr_isaacs, and when they move me to HS I'm going to create a REAL game design class! #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Agreed, but the developers also need to be ready to listen to what is being said and not to what they want to hear. It's definitely tricky communication. #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech
  • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A7 To make our game reviews known we can all spread each others game reviews, like how Mr Isaacs does when ever someone writes a good review #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
    I am just going to go, but it was good to meet everyone. #games4ed
  • TheTylerHoke Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Mr. Isaacs, before I go I'm going to tell you that I'm going to do research on how I can manipulate VR to fit on how my game will be played. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
    I believe many game developers are open to and looking for the feedback. Sometimes it's in everyone's blind spot but I believe that we can really make something significant happen here #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @Flipgrid
  • Bran_Holloway Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A7: I definitely would consider joining this movement. I think they would jump at the opportunity if it was offered as well if it’s something they are truly interested in. This would also be a great confidence builder & encourage digital literacy. #UMEdTech #games4ed
  • HoagsCA Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Only about a week ago a 12 year old streamer was swatted by trolls picked up by a follower raid while streaming on YouTube Story: https://t.co/lVDQzNJlwN There are real risks here, you have to be mindful #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Not that it's not valid - but that it can be misleading. That often times trying to explain frustration A can end up coming out more about point B, and so requires careful communication to make sure both sides actually talking/understanding the same issue. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MarianaGSerrato Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Exactly, the "can we listen?" part is the crux of the matter IMO. #games4ed
    In reply to @MatthewFarber, @SXSWEDU
  • MatthewFarber Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thank you! Always a blast!! #games4ed
  • RajGiller Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thanks Mr. Isaacs #games4ed
  • colin_sedlazek Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
    I've got to go, it was nice meeting everyone! #games4ed
  • TheTylerHoke Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thanks, Mr. Isaacs! #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Funny - I have to talk to my students about this all the time. Getting them to fully understand the importance of the feedback is tricky but I sometimes attribute it to age. Interesting to think that devs that NEED to listen may also tune it out #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @MusingsOnEdTech
  • naldu_pienaar Mar 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Thanks for this conversation :) #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Good night Jack - thanks so much for joining in! Hopefully you'll be back for other chats :) #games4ed
    In reply to @jackkrikker
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Absolutely. It's a two-way street where both sides can get very muddled. Sometimes it feels like you're playing telephone even though there's on intermediaries. Good to do lots of "So, let me repeat what you said to make sure I understand it." #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
    It did, didn't it! Thanks so much for participating - you provided great insight! #games4ed
    In reply to @colin_sedlazek
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Thanks for participating Raj! I hope you realize how valuable your voice is to these discussions!! #stuvoice #games4ed
    In reply to @RajGiller
  • Bran_Holloway Mar 1 @ 8:59 PM EST
    I enjoyed my first #games4ed chat and hope to participate in others in the future. Thank you and good night! #UMEdTech
  • MusingsOnEdTech Mar 1 @ 8:59 PM EST
    It doesn't help that we (people) are naturally sensitive about stuff we're really proud of. Also why often important to have someone neutral in the conversation. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Mar 1 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Keep writing and recording great reviews and I'll keep sharing them with the world. It is great to see feedback that we give incorporated into products and games. #games4ed
    In reply to @naldu_pienaar