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cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST

Good evening everyone. Tonight’s #cdnedchat will be hosted by @misspollock and @hungryminds_SGB

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST

Welcome again to all. Please share who you are, where you are tweeting from and your favourite board game! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST

You may want to use Tweetdeck/Hootsuite/tweetchat or other client that allows columns. Use the hashtag #cdnedchat to join us!

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST

James from Montreal here. For the next hour, I'll be tweeting about the importance of play in education in #cdnedchat - come play with us!

EduScribblings Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hello! I'm Cat from Kingston, ON. My favourite board game is probably Ticket to Ride #cdnedchat https://t.co/QZgzkMBeZo

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST

Welcome again to all. Please share who you are, where you are tweeting from and your favourite board game! #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hi, I'm Shauna in Toronto. I'm an author, consultant, coach and educators. My favourite board game right now is Wits and Wagers. #cdnedchat

MSkene1 Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hello! I'm a 21C educator from Ottawa. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST

@EduScribblings Welcome, Cat! I'm going to have to check out that game! I've never heard of it! #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST

@EduScribblings I think I've played ticket to ride, a few years ago. I remember it being fun, but that's it #cdnedchat

EduScribblings Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST

@misspollock Ooo wits and wagers is a good one! #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

@MSkene1 Hi Michelle! Welcome to #cdnedchat What's your favourite board game?

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

@EduScribblings So fun, right? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hi Everyone, Theresa Wells-Taylor from Sherwood Park. My favorite board game is CLUE. #cdnedchat

EduScribblings Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

@misspollock essentially you have missions to get from one city to another and you have to build trains. It's great! #cdnedchat

MSkene1 Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

My favourite board games are Catch Phrase and Settlers of Cattan #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

Personally, I'm a huge fan of story cubes. Love playing it with my daughters. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

@TheCandyDish You're awesome. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST

@MSkene1 Ooh, good ones. #cdnedchat

EduScribblings Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST

@MSkene1 Yes, Catan!!! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST

For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST

Tonight’s #cdnedchat topic is the importance of play with a focus on board games in the classroom.

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST

Let’s get started! Our first question is coming up! #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST

Graham - I'll be in and out tonight! Planning a lesson, & watching #Brier2016 ;) Favourite Board Game: Battle Ship! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST

@MSkene1 I love CatchPhrase. #cdnedchat

Crippit Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hey #cdnedchat I'm going to skip tonight, but I've played a great pythagoras board game in class with Grade 9. Have fun!

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

Tonight, we're welcoming Kevin Munn, founder of @HungryMinds_SGB to chat with us about play and games https://t.co/DPXoG4xqMP #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

@Crippit I'm curious to know more - I'll remind you another time to tell me the long and short of it. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

@Crippit NO! Don't skip! #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST

@GShular Welcome, Graham! Here's the real question: did you like the Battleship movie? #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST

Q1: How do you use games (esp board games) in your classroom? #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

@misspollock I didn't see it! #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: My Ss and I have created out own board games based on novels we've read #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: I haven't done it yet, but there's such a great opportunity to talk probablity, permutations, and combinations #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

@GShular Probably a good choice. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: I used board games a lot in K especially for learning rules and turn-taking. #cdnedchat

EduScribblings Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

@TheCandyDish I teach K as well! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

We have game day at the end of grade one where everyone brings their favorite game and teaches us how to play. #cdnedchat

EduScribblings Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 I use games a lot as centres to help students practice and consolidate their skills #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

@EduScribblings I am now in grade one. There are still days, I miss K. #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Some Ss today (when given the choice) chose to play Scrabble during DEAR time. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

@EduScribblings Do you create your own games or use ones that you've purchased. #cdnedchat

NDuch061 Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1. I teach hs math and science, I mainly stick to things like BINGO and jeopardy style games. Interested to hear other options #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

@GShular I love scrabble (although I'm horrific at it) #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

Games are inherently engaging to most students, but how they are used determines how effective they can be in a classroom #cdnedchat

EduScribblings Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

@misspollock A mix of both. #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: In an MID class I taught board games were an integral component of our work day. Opportunity to practice patience, memory etc #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2: #cdnedchat How do you use inconsequential competition in class? (Play games but make sure competing isn't the focus)

EduScribblings Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2 Just an example, but using boggle as word work. #cdnedchat

shahlock Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST

#cdnedchat a1 board games to introduce graph theory among other math topics @misspollock #mtbos

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: We set individual goals and reduce focus on competition. We talk abt when in life we might compete and how to be gracious #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST

@shahlock @misspollock would love to hear more. #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST

I like using riddles to keep students engaged in lateral thinking and problem solving (not strictly a board game though) #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST

@shahlock Happy to have you join us Manan! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: In grade one there is always a tie. :) #cdnedchat

shahlock Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

@thecandydish @misspollock games like "Ticket To Ride", "Kahuna" to show how some graph theory went into making the game #cdnedchat

MSkene1 Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2. The more ss play, the more its about fun + learning and less about competition. More play = more fun #cdnedchat https://t.co/oV5xWwUqmp

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2: #cdnedchat How do you use inconsequential competition in class? (Play games but make sure competing isn't the focus)

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: I find that if it's a game, many Ss focus on the competition - it keeps them focussed. But I wonder what the lesson becomes? #cdnedchat

shahlock Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST

@misspollock @thecandydish I introduce basics of graph theory then show the game. #cdnedchat

Alison296 Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST

A1 Ss with self-reg issues part. in recess club and play board games. "Payday" v. popular #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST

@GShular I agree - I don't like competition as a focus or learning outcome. Try to minimize or eliminate it. #cdnedchat

shahlock Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST

@misspollock thanks! A rare free moment between things! #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST

@Alison296 Thanks for joining us tonight, Alison! It's funny, I used to call "detention" "Recess Club" #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST

If games do not focus on important academic content, they will have little or no effect on student achievement. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST

Q3: How do you work essential academic content into games? #cdnedchat

HungryMinds_SGB - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST

@misspollock I like that idea of individual goals. It encourages reflection and self-awareness. #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST

@HungryMinds_SGB @misspollock Have students attempt to beat their own best score, rather than compare against other students. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST

Welcome, @HungryMinds_SGB to #cdnedchat! We are happy you shared your questions with us tonight!

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: Post learning expectations, unpack them w Ss, ask them HMW create a game to demonstrate this learning? #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST

#cdnedchat is talking about the importance of play and purposeful design of games in educational settings. Join us!

MSkene1 Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: Ss create content Q's for each other on cards - have them answer the Q before they take their turn. Use any game to learn! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: I have seen lots of variations for the game Candyland by putting different concepts on the back of cards. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: When working with phonological students it is a must to include games. #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST

I love this idea - game mods aren't just for computer games #cdnedchat https://t.co/zqGKOhiZuS

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: I have seen lots of variations for the game Candyland by putting different concepts on the back of cards. #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: Ss could respond to their learning in a journal or a personal assessment as learning? I.e. What did they learn & how? #cdnedchat

ShiftParadigm Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST

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misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:28 PM EST

@GShular You're good, Graham! that's what we're going to ask you in Q4, Q5! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST

The studies referred to found the most common error teachers make when using games is after the games are complete. #cdnedchat

HungryMinds_SGB - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST

@MSkene1 Great idea! Taking turns encourages cooperation and patience. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST

Often teachers just add up team points and move on. They miss out on the opportunity to debrief. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST

They miss out on the opportunity to debrief to go over aspects that are now clearer, were most difficult at the time, etc. #cdnedchat

MSkene1 Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST

V Important that the prep by Ts or Ss doesn't take over from the Ss learning. Keep it simple + keep it fun. Rigorous not onorous. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q4: How long do could you debrief after games, and what could you discuss? #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST

Q4: How could you debrief after games? What could you discuss? How long should you debrief? #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4: Strategy! How the mechanics of the game work, what Ss expected, what the actual outcome was, and how/why they differ. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: We like to talk abt what worked, what didn't. We talk abt rules to add or change to make appropriate challenge level #cdnedchat

HungryMinds_SGB - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST

@cdnedchat Definitely agree. We've included 'Wild Card Rewards' w/ our games so Ss can be awarded "Good Sportsmanship" etc. #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4: debriefing needs to give Ss the opportunity to think about their learning while playing. Did it work for them? Why? #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST

Hey PLN, take a welcome break from report cards and join our chat on the importance of play! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST

Another boost in the effectiveness of games in the clsrm was found in having students take notes on the game/lesson afterwards #cdnedchat

shahlock Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4 I will sometimes have the whole period be about the game and the associated math. No need to cut it short! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST

Allow students to go back and correct homework, etc. with this new knowledge. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: How can you have students reflect or act on what they learned from their participation in games? #cdnedchat

HungryMinds_SGB - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST

@misspollock Great ideas on engaging Ss. Give them the toolbox and they can decide which tools will get them to their goals #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST

@shahlock That is a great idea - don't play as a tokenistic strategy - play to lean! #cdnedchat

HungryMinds_SGB - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST

@shahlock Yes! If you have their attention, go with the flow! #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST

A5: I ask students to reflect on their decisions - what was their thought process at the time? #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5: I think it's important to set expectations for why Ss are playing games. Only when that is clear can they think critically. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5: Have Ss play in a "Fishbowl" - players in ctr of circle, surrounded by rest of Ss watching. They give feedback on strategies #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST

@GShular Yes! Ask them, why do you think we played this game? #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST

Q6: How do you integrate play in your classroom? #cdnedchat

MSkene1 Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST

A5: Reflection is good. Let them talk - don't always make them write. Imagine leaving a party +being forced to write about it #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST

@MSkene1 Wait, you DON'T always write about parties you go to? #cdnedchat

shahlock Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST

@hungryminds_sgb @shaunapollock yup! Can't script a lesson too much! #cdnedchat

nathan_stevens Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST

@misspollock @MagicPantsJones @TheWeirdTeacher @pernilleripp @JCasaTodd @cdnedchat a lot of exploration. #cdnedchat

HungryMinds_SGB - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST

@GShular Great point. Setting goals and even writing them down prior to the game make it so they are playing with intention. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST

A6: Make learning fun. Immerse your students. Create opportunities for hands-on learning. Imagineer learning! Play w your Ss! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST

A6: I think it is important to find as many ways as possible. Get excited, tell them it is a game, they will believe you. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST

@nathan_stevens What kinds of tools/materials do you provide to your Ss to encourage exploration? #cdnedchat

nathan_stevens Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST

@misspollock @MagicPantsJones @TheWeirdTeacher @pernilleripp @JCasaTodd @cdnedchat our play looks like chaos but students learn #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST

A6: Find math games to reinforce skills. #cdnedchat

nathan_stevens Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST

@misspollock they select the tool that is appropriate and play with it to see if it will work #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST

A6: Create games to practice learning - Ss love creating their games on @GetKahoot @sifteo and would love to use @HungryMinds_SGB #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST

A6: Role play, be goofy, use silly voices. Create a space where your Ss feel safe to explore, play, laugh - makes learning sticky #cdnedchat

TheWeirdTeacher Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST

#cdnedchat A6 It's all in the attitude. Jokes, smiles and asides, so it's play. It's playful. Low risk high reward exploration is play.

HungryMinds_SGB - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST

A6 We created our games to do just that. Ss choose characters, pick 1 of 4 games, & ANY subject. Always fun & doesn't get boring #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST

@nathan_stevens @misspollock @MagicPantsJones @TheWeirdTeacher @pernilleripp @JCasaTodd @cdnedchat Chaos is always the best part. #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST

A6: as an OT, I rely on play (at times) to help manage transitions, to re-energize the class, or to reward great behaviour #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST

Q7: What is the curricular value in play in the classroom? #cdnedchat

MSkene1 Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST

A6: Play = an environment where fun, tinkering and risk taking is valued! #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST

@GShular Do you find it challenging to create an environment where play feels safe when you are w Ss for a short time? #cdnedchat

HungryMinds_SGB - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST

@misspollock Yes! Our Game 4 has 'Bosses' as checkpoints on the island map-- Gorilla is the most fun to impersonate! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7: Social Skills, Problem Solving, & Communication. #cdnedchat

jpetersen02 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7: Metacognitive skill building, if it's designed to be a reflective activity. Increase s engagement and make learning fun #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST

@misspollock I don't start the day with play, but will ease it in. I Spy, Dix, Heads Up Seven Up, progressively. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST

A7: Purposeful play can lead to interesting discoveries and is much more memorable than content being delivered at a student #cdnedchat

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST

@misspollock there are some classes where I don't play any games! It all depends. #cdnedchat

misspollock - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST

@JCasaTodd Fun! Grown ups are some of the hardest ppl to get to play! Good job! #cdnedchat

MSkene1 Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST

A7: Brains learn better when they are at ease. Play is good for brains and learning. #cdnedchat

shahlock Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST

A7 I never understood why play and learning had to be separated so much. Sure there's something to be said about making a study #cdnedchat +

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST

Thank you for joining our #cdnedchat tonight!

GShular Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST

@HungryMinds_SGB some Ss need to get up every once and a while, stretch, interact, play, settle, & focus. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST

Special thanks to @HungryMinds_SGB who wrote tonight's questions for #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST

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HungryMinds_SGB - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST

@TheCandyDish What are ways you reinforce these during game play? #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST

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shahlock Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST

but experiential learning can be had through play. The key, as in all things, is to reflect on those experiences #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST

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TheCandyDish - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks everyone for joining tonight's chat. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST

Join us next week when @jpetersen02 @TheCandyDish take us on an adventure and help us learn about risk-taking in #cdnedchat

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cdnedchat - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST

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