#txeduchat Archive
An informal learning community for educators worldwide. Our passion for learning and connected learning experiences help us to improve our teaching practices. #txeduchat features guest moderators every week.
Sunday May 28, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
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- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to the chat! Please introduce yourself! Be sure to use the
#txeduchat
hashtag in all posts!
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Hi everyone and welcome to tonight's
#txeduchat
! Let's start with introductions: who are you, what do you do, & what have you been played?
participatechat
May 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#txeduchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/sfhR2MP7X5
PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Austin from Dallas, Texas. I'm ready to learn tonight!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT
I study
#literacies
, gaming, and civics at
@StanfordEd
. Lately I've been playing a lot of
#netrunner
.
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JJ_Burry
May 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Good evening
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! I'm Jess. I teach 7th grade writing.
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:01 PM EDT
I am an assoc. prof. of Literacy Studies at
@utarlington
. I help facilitate the chat. I am mostly a board gamer and card gamer!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Analog gaming FTW!
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In reply to @PeggySemingson, @utarlington
TheKristenElle
May 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT
I'm Kristen from Gainesville,Florida (I'm a student at UF
#gogators
)
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:02 PM EDT
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#TeamLaV
is a faction of the
#LSLPLegion
that studies L2 interactions in the context of videogames, or
#LanguageasVictory
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hey
#txeduchat
! Kimberly, reading specialist from north TX.
kendremilburn
May 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Kendre Milburn, 5th grade Science Teacher, CFISD
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dlucido13
May 28 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Dominic from Los Angeles, CA. Excited to see how I can incorporate gaming in my freshman biology classroom!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Videogames and language! Awesome. I've been thinking about this topic and the mobile game 80 Days lately.
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In reply to @lslp_colombia
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Sounds interesting! My bf plays Role20 online and also D and D plus anything Star Wars!
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In reply to @anterobot, @StanfordEd
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT
I'm Stephanie joining in from Singapore. Loves board games and still playing w the overhyped PokemonGo
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utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT
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A1: Last game I played was
@TwoDots
!
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT
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We'd love to share with you what we're doing in regards to
#LaV
. Just say when! I can bring the whole team for a video chat!
In reply to @anterobot
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Emel here from NYC! I'm a high school English Teacher in the
@NYCSchools
.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Awesome group of educators, gamers, and geeks on tonight's
#txeduchat
. 1st question coming up in a sec.
nnekamcgee
May 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Looking forward to this
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. Nneka from
@BeevilleISD
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT
You're in a safe space, Stephanie! Have you tried Ingress?
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In reply to @Stephanie_GXY
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1 here we go! ...
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: Describe your favorite gaming experiences and memories outside of the classroom. What were you playing? With whom?
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txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Reposting Q1! --->
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: Describe your favorite gaming experiences and memories outside of the classroom. What were you playing? With whom?
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Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Heard about it but yet to try. School break is the best time
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In reply to @anterobot
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT
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A1 from Sebastian aka Misha: commanding squadrons in Red Orchestra 2, playing mostly with unknown people and a few friends
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Fav. gaming experiences were w/ family: playing for long hours (video and also board + card). Getting immersed in the "flow"
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Last year my wife & I played through Pandemic Legacy together and it was a fun and stressful experience I think about a lot.
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JJ_Burry
May 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Card games and board games with my visiting family this week!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: Describe your favorite gaming experiences and memories outside of the classroom. What were you playing? With whom?
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utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: I remember playing board games at my public library when I was a kid during their summer programs!
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PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Games trigger growth. It brings us together through play and activity. I love playing hide and seek with my best friends
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kendremilburn
May 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I always loved playing my N64 games, Mario Party in particular. Also, my friends have game nights, where we play board games.
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In reply to @anterobot
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT
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A1 from DrTyrone: World of warcraft, in a LAN night with my friends at somebody else house 1/2
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT
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A1 from DrTyrone: an awesome night because, we went to a dungeon to kill the Lich King 2/2
matthew_arend
May 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Good evening
#txeduchat
! Elementary principal in N. Texas. Charged with growing
#SiglerNation
and I wouldn't have it any other way!
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Games at home with my kids--Stack the States, Scrabble, card games.
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PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT
My bf and I play the Wii! It's low-stress and lots of fun! He's a serious gamer, though!
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#gamification
PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Yes!!! I love N64.
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In reply to @kendremilburn, @anterobot
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Appreciating all of these A1 answers! It's clear that relationships and fun are at the center of what we value!
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Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Breakout escape game w diff room settings. The adrenaline rush to escape/ survive helps provoke critical engagement
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matthew_arend
May 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: this Q takes me back to college and my days of playing NCAA Football with my college roommates.
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TheKristenElle
May 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1. Risk is definitely one of my favorites. I loved playing it with my cousins as we ate the entire fridge.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Thanks for reminding
#txeduchat
that games come in lots of different shapes and sizes!
matthew_arend
May 28 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: this Q takes me back to college and my days of playing NCAA Football with my college roommates.
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DrHarrisonMcCoy
May 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Joining late, but looks like an interesting discussion! I'm Harrison, from Fort Worth.
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT
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A1 from DrBerry: Experiences are very retro, playing Street Fighter II and Vendetta at the arcade in the mall across from campus!
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 I loved when my Ss brought board games for Fun Fridays. Loved teaching them Mancala!
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txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Me, too! I actually learned some "geography" playing Risk. Love that game. ~Peggy
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In reply to @TheKristenElle
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- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I'm retro, too..... :) LOL
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~Peggy
In reply to @lslp_colombia
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Connect 4, dominoes, memory games.
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yankee_todd
May 28 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Hello!
#txeduchat
! Where did the year go?
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Mancala is so versatile in terms of possible classroom uses!
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In reply to @Isham_Literacy
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT
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A1 again DrBerry: Before that, even more retro playing Atari at home :)
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- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT
How about Pong???? LOL
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~Peggy
In reply to @lslp_colombia
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Definitely fun and centered on relationships with others. Games bring our family together.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Yes! So many amazing Pong hacks and remixes out there - great for seeing basic rules to reimagine!
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In reply to @txeduchat, @lslp_colombia
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Q2 coming up in a sec!
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utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: I also remember playing Space Duel!
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT
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A1 DrBerry: Street Fighter taught us very weird world geography lessons if you think about it :)
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- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Great reasons for gaming!
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TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Definitely fun and centered on relationships with others. Games bring our family together.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: What games have you tried including inside your classroom? What felt successful? Frustrating?
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PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Roller Coaster Tycoon is one of my all time favorites. I love the ability to create and make my visions come to life
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kendremilburn
May 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT
I still get mine out every once in awhile. Still works great!!
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In reply to @PapaBacher, @anterobot
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Love Mancala! This is such an addictive game! My sister and I used to have Mancala battles as kids. Great memories!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Mancala is so versatile in terms of possible classroom uses!
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In reply to @Isham_Literacy
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Reposting Q2!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: What games have you tried including inside your classroom? What felt successful? Frustrating?
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TSUtorres8
May 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1:
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I know the PS4 games I play now online keep me in touch with all my brothers and cousins.
In reply to @anterobot
PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT
I'm playing the mobile remake now!
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In reply to @anterobot
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:14 PM EDT
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A2 from DrTyrone: Assassins Creed II, a little bit frustrating because, my students were more focused on the playability 1/2
AssignmentHelpN
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
#hsgovchat
#iaedchat
#oklaed
#probchat
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A Professional’s Guide for Using Case Studies in Online Classroom
https://t.co/SA4ZZzFre1
massignmenthelp
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
#iaedchat
#oklaed
#probchat
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#mnmasa
10 Lifestyle Tips that can Help College Freshman Save a lot of Money
https://t.co/t4PuIYV8ld
TheKristenElle
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2. Heads up 7 up. No idea how it related to education but it was classic.
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
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A2 from DrTyrone: than the content of the game in English but, they learned certain phrases.
#TeamLaV
2/2
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Pente was a good strategy game as well!
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In reply to @TopbasMejia
TSUtorres8
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: We tried an Escape Room game. Some kids just had a hard time getting into it and became a big distraction. Others loved it!
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In reply to @anterobot
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: I spent a summer at a library Geocaching with students in NY. Really reimagined the world, the classroom, and gaming.
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PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: I have led my music classroom through physical play games. We rarely pick up pencil or paper to learn concepts
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
YES! I've designed these for teacher PD experiences. So many possibilities.
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TSUtorres8
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: We tried an Escape Room game. Some kids just had a hard time getting into it and became a big distraction. Others loved it!
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In reply to @anterobot
JJ_Burry
May 28 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: Competitions are quite successful.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: What games have you tried including inside your classroom? What felt successful? Frustrating?
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txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT
That sounds like it would be a big hit!! Has anyone else tried this?
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In reply to @TSUtorres8, @anterobot
TheKristenElle
May 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I agree! It's awesome
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In reply to @PapaBacher
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:16 PM EDT
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A2: Some members of
#TeamLaV
are studying that, with some interest in FPS and MOBA.
PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT
That's intense! I always try to cram as much into my parks with little thought to theme.
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In reply to @ChadWSU, @KingsIslandPR
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 Love using Zonk and Zap to review objectives.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT
(psst ... the Unlock! card series and Exit games from Kosmos are both good, cheap versions of these to use).
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In reply to @txeduchat, @TSUtorres8
TSUtorres8
May 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT
They really are exciting! Cool music and all that playing too.
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In reply to @anterobot
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Love the combo of HyperDoc & digital breakout w
https://t.co/oYMQRcjiRr
, to include game-based character & movies into lesson
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PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT
There was 1 time I had a huge traffic issue with pedestrians. I basically created 4 levels of Walk ways. The guest were so lost
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In reply to @ChadWSU, @KingsIslandPR
angelawiseman
May 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Angela Wiseman assoc literacy prof
@NCSU
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PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: I have used computer-based games like
@brainpop
w/ elem. s's and
@GetKahoot
(Kahoot) with univ. s's!
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#gamification
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: Theater games and taking on the personas of literary characters. Theater games build community in the classroom.
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- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Welcome!! :)
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~Peggy
In reply to @angelawiseman, @ncsu
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Boal's Games for Actors and Non-Actors is such a good resources for this! And it centers equity.
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TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: Theater games and taking on the personas of literary characters. Theater games build community in the classroom.
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT
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A2 DrBerry: Not yet, but
#gamification
is very much in
#TeamLaV
's agenda for our next study!
utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: Chess and Legos are very popular in my library!
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txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Be sure to follow others in the chat to expand your
#PLN
!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3 coming up!
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TheKristenElle
May 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT
I loved brainpop when I was younger!! Currently using
@khanacademy
for univ
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In reply to @PeggySemingson, @brainpop, @GetKahoot, @khanacademy
nnekamcgee
May 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A1: Our students just completed games using
@globaloria
. It was great working with them.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: Are there games, topics, or playful ideas you’d like to try within your classroom? What barriers are holding you back?
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT
And in my living room!
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#aspiringchessplayer
#notgoodchessplayer
#chessisastateofmind
utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: Chess and Legos are very popular in my library!
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- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Reposting Q3!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: Are there games, topics, or playful ideas you’d like to try within your classroom? What barriers are holding you back?
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Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT
+A2: One of my digital breakout based on StarWars
https://t.co/PkXtnWTiii
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angelawiseman
May 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I'm interested in how some list board games when asked about "gaming".
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
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A3 DrTyrone: Recently I am using a webpage called "Kahoot.it"; teachers can set healthy competition through questions 1/2
PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I want to try having students create games through coding instead of being consumers of tech, I want them to be producers
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Do you have a different definition/distinction? Curious about your interest!
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angelawiseman
May 28 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I'm interested in how some list board games when asked about "gaming".
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dothinkeducate
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@txeduchat
Just saying a quick HI from Australia - I miss chatting on
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Happy holidays, y'all.
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
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A3 DrTyrone: with help of their mobile devices it is a mighty weapon but, sometimes you have to deal with conectivity issues 2/3
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 I would like to use Kahoot and similar games, but we are not a 1-1 campus.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: Are there games, topics, or playful ideas you’d like to try within your classroom? What barriers are holding you back?
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
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A3 DrTyrone: with functional literacy issues, phone restrictions to download, and well, that is pretty annoying 3/3
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: I would like to have my students (PST's & grad s's) integrate gaming into lesson design. Holding me back: I teach all online!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Say it with me: SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH (
https://t.co/UFL4sbgncb
)
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PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I want to try having students create games through coding instead of being consumers of tech, I want them to be producers
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
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A3 DrBerry: I'm teaching methods & approaches next semester, I'd like to include gamification as part of my demo lessons.
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I hear "holding me back" as a design challenge! How can PSTs integrate play into the ways they design?
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PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: I would like to have my students (PST's & grad s's) integrate gaming into lesson design. Holding me back: I teach all online!
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT
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A3 DrTyrone: Also the acquisition of devices is a huge problematic... although the affordance is quite available. 3/4
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT
YES! We're all gamers. Some of us have just applied this label longer than others, I think.
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angelawiseman
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
No! I just automatically think of video games. This is more inclusive!
In reply to @anterobot
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Good points!
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I think modeling this way of designing helps! More modeling...more modeling....
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In reply to @anterobot
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Agreed,
@PapaBacher
! We want the same at our school too. Our students are co-creating games using a web platform now.
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PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I want to try having students create games through coding instead of being consumers of tech, I want them to be producers
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kendremilburn
May 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT
My district is not 1:1 either, we do it in groups or partners. It is also helping them use teamwork and collaboration!
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In reply to @Isham_Literacy
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3: Digital breakout w MysterySkype. Global collaboration!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Important point around access and equity: instead of limitations, what are the exciting possibilities to design from?
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Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 I would like to use Kahoot and similar games, but we are not a 1-1 campus.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: Are there games, topics, or playful ideas you’d like to try within your classroom? What barriers are holding you back?
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PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT
I had the same thought, too, until I started recalling my extensive board and card gaming experiences!
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In reply to @anterobot
TheKristenElle
May 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3. Currently creating AI's to play computers, specifically on Starcraft.
#pythonlover
#algorithms
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q4 coming up.
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Brain exploding dot GIF.
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TheKristenElle
May 28 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3. Currently creating AI's to play computers, specifically on Starcraft.
#pythonlover
#algorithms
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lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT
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Just sent
#TeamLaV
a message for a full scouting report of Scratch for our next meeting!
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Say it with me: SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH (
https://t.co/UFL4sbgncb
)
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PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I want to try having students create games through coding instead of being consumers of tech, I want them to be producers
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q4: Games are great at eliciting feelings. What emotions & memories are you trying to create with games in your classroom?
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utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT
I love that gaming includes board and card games!
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In reply to @anterobot
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Great Idea!
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In reply to @kendremilburn
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Everyone, check out
@scratch
!
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anterobot
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Say it with me: SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH (
https://t.co/UFL4sbgncb
)
#txeduchat
PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I want to try having students create games through coding instead of being consumers of tech, I want them to be producers
#txeduchat
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Agreed! Unpacking the term "gamer" as a more inclusive term widens the web of possibilities.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT
YES! We're all gamers. Some of us have just applied this label longer than others, I think.
#txeduchat
angelawiseman
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
No! I just automatically think of video games. This is more inclusive!
In reply to @anterobot
PapaBacher
May 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: Gaming should create positive feelings of teamwork and dedication. It's about overcoming the challenge
#txeduchat
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT
That sounds really useful, as a simulation! Powerful and immersive. I love participatory learning!!
#txeduchat
In reply to @angelawiseman
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Agreed!
#txeduchat
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Good points!
#txeduchat
I think modeling this way of designing helps! More modeling...more modeling....
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
kendremilburn
May 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: If it is a fun and memorable experience it is more likely for them to not only remember it, but for it to stick with them!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#txeduchat
I really dig this book about adult game designers - helps shape my thinking (not for kids, BTW):
https://t.co/OCSbnC4GNq
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Reposting Q4!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q4: Games are great at eliciting feelings. What emotions & memories are you trying to create with games in your classroom?
#txeduchat
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#txeduchat
A4 DrTyrone: Joy and cleverness due to, the fact that kids are curious by default so, if you know how to trigger 1/3
AnibalPachecoIT
May 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Overcoming 10 Common Obstacles of Game-Based Teaching
https://t.co/BMtEdHFDkz
via
@leecrockett
#txeduchat
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#txeduchat
A4 DrTyrone: those emotions having into account an educative purpose is GG 2/3
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#txeduchat
A4 DrTyrone: because that leads to the meaningful learning and the meaningful interaction. 3/3
TSUtorres8
May 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: teamwork, competition, fun, and a new way of learning.
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Joy, cleverness, enthusiasm... kinda seem like the kind of words we'd like to uphold in classrooms to me!
#txeduchat
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#txeduchat
A4 DrTyrone: Joy and cleverness due to, the fact that kids are curious by default so, if you know how to trigger 1/3
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Off topic, but as a SoCal SD punk in the 80's, I loved Zine's and everything DIY!!!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4 Pride in teamwork and problem solving skills.
#txeduchat
Practice in encouraging each other.
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q4: Games are great at eliciting feelings. What emotions & memories are you trying to create with games in your classroom?
#txeduchat
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT
#txeduchat
the discussion of what "gamer" means was heated in our first team, and we're revisiting with our second team
#TeamLaV
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Agreed! Unpacking the term "gamer" as a more inclusive term widens the web of possibilities.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:24 PM EDT
YES! We're all gamers. Some of us have just applied this label longer than others, I think.
#txeduchat
angelawiseman
May 28 @ 9:23 PM EDT
No! I just automatically think of video games. This is more inclusive!
In reply to @anterobot
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4: Games elicit "flow" and focus on friendly competition. I'm not super competitive at all. My boyfriend is!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Clarifying: Zines - amatuer-driven magazines are an important frame to consider audience and purpose for game making in schools.
#txeduchat
theignitEDteach
May 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Coming to Houston, TX
#fuelgreatminds
#satchat
#UrbanEdChat
#5thchat
#txeduchat
#ntchat
https://t.co/PE6qXrorgI
FuelGreatMinds
May 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Coming to Houston, TX
#fuelgreatminds
#satchat
#UrbanEdChat
#5thchat
#txeduchat
#ntchat
https://t.co/xciRrHBdgy
UrbanEdChat
May 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Coming to Houston, TX
#fuelgreatminds
#satchat
#UrbanEdChat
#5thchat
#txeduchat
#ntchat
https://t.co/kzGUxVgYFn
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: Helping Ss to understand & learn through games/objects which they can relate-> encourage interest & critical thinking
#txeduchat
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: Excitement, team work, a sense of accomplishment. Gaming makes you a creative thinker and problem solver.
#txeduchat
utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: I want games to bring joy to students in the library! Fun in the experience!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q4: Games are great at eliciting feelings. What emotions & memories are you trying to create with games in your classroom?
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Great points!!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
#txeduchat
A4 DrBerry: at
#TeamLaV
, we're looking at the issue of language as a trigger and resource in gaming experiences, how 1/3
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Gonna send out Q5 in a minute
#txeduchat
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
#txeduchat
A4 DrBerry: that translates into issues of languaging, identity, meaning, and multimodality 2/3
AnibalPachecoIT
May 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Here's my
#GBL
Pinterest board full of learning resources
https://t.co/6wiNJoK9qb
#txeduchat
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Absolutely!
#txeduchat
utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: I want games to bring joy to students in the library! Fun in the experience!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q4: Games are great at eliciting feelings. What emotions & memories are you trying to create with games in your classroom?
#txeduchat
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
When I was a child/youth, the school library was a refuge and sanctuary for my twin sis (
@amysemingson
) and myself!
#txeduchat
In reply to @utalaniz, @amysemingson
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
#txeduchat
A4 DrBerry: As we eventually will seek avenues to take gaming beyond the games and into L2 classrooms and L2 learning 3/3
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
+A4: Games provides Ss positive competitive environment by challenging individual to do their best to complete & earn rewards
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Q5: What about game-making? How can you support the design and construction of games with your students?
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Thanks for the resource
@AnibalPachecoIT
!
#txeduchat
AnibalPachecoIT
May 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Here's my
#GBL
Pinterest board full of learning resources
https://t.co/6wiNJoK9qb
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
(I know we talked a bit about this re: Scratch, but let's center kids as designers for a bit.)
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Q5: What about game-making? How can you support the design and construction of games with your students?
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: Looking for ideas, inspiration? Check out the GDC youtube page:
https://t.co/NlPyDjDAsV
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Reposting Q5!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Q5: What about game-making? How can you support the design and construction of games with your students?
#txeduchat
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#txeduchat
A5 DrBerry: In my methods courses, I've introduced the notion of multimodal design. 1/2
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5 We challenged our 3rd graders to create Simple Machine games during our Simple Machine study. They get creative!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Q5: What about game-making? How can you support the design and construction of games with your students?
#txeduchat
utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
I am so glad you have great memories of your school library!
#txeduchat
In reply to @PeggySemingson, @amysemingson
Sara24lynn
May 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
I bet you could use
@plickers
to create similar to
@GetKahoot
quiz games. Then only the teacher needs a device. A3
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot, @plickers, @GetKahoot
lslp_colombia
May 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#txeduchat
A5 DrBerry: That, I think would be a good segue into designing gaming experiences with students. 2/2
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: We need to involve them in the process of decision making + planning for game making? What's their vision? What do they want?
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT
THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!
#shoutingcuzitsawesome
#txeduchat
In reply to @Sara24lynn, @plickers, @GetKahoot
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Academic (and maybe depressing) article on PD and game design I co-authored with
@gomehead2000
here:
https://t.co/1OQbDt28AT
#txeduchat
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5: Encourage Ss to start fr the basics w GSuite bf integrating other tech tools e.g. kahoot, flipgrid,
https://t.co/oYMQRcjiRr
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Bookmarking to check this out later!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot, @gomehead2000
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Don't forget that game design in classes can start with paper, dice, and whatever's sitting in shelves collecting dust.
#txeduchat
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A5: We need to explore this together with students and become co-creators with them. Be willing to take risks together.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
What kind of stories do you want your students games to tell?
#txeduchat
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Thanks!! I love learning and teaching via
#YouTube
!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
not that complicated ... ... . . . . . . . . yet.
#txeduchat
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
None were quite that complicated. but that would have been interesting!
In reply to @anterobot
lana_cecil
May 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5: Makerspace is a great way to incorporate that creativity with content as well
#makerhappen
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Yes! Nice connection to makerspaces!
#txeduchat
lana_cecil
May 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5: Makerspace is a great way to incorporate that creativity with content as well
#makerhappen
#txeduchat
Isham_Literacy
May 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
The power of YET!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Absolutely! Start with what we have. We can re-see and re-use instructional materials in a more engaging and creative way.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Don't forget that game design in classes can start with paper, dice, and whatever's sitting in shelves collecting dust.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Q6 coming up - loving this conversation!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q6: What do you see as the differences between gameplay, gamification, game-based, & gameful when it comes to learning contexts?
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
We are, too!!!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Love the idea of stories connected to students' games! Perfect for librarians!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Stories they care about and are passionate about.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT
What kind of stories do you want your students games to tell?
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Reposting Q6! Great ideas!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q6: What do you see as the differences between gameplay, gamification, game-based, & gameful when it comes to learning contexts?
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Educators should definitely take a look at
@Storium
and new ed opportunities (paging
@stlhood
)
#txeduchat
utalaniz
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Love the idea of stories connected to students' games! Perfect for librarians!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
DrHarrisonMcCoy
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6: Interesting question. Can't wait to see because I'm not sure I can distinguish among all of them.
#txeduchat
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Critical to teach the importance of collaboration & teamwork, & not success driven by individualist. Importance of ppl's skill
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Me, too. Has me pondering!
#txeduchat
~Peggy
In reply to @DrHarrisonMcCoy
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: my thinking leans toward "gameful" opportunities in classes because of
@avantgame
's Super Better book.
#txeduchat
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Will def check this out for my writing courses I teach
#online
! Thanks!!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot, @Storium, @stlhood
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
(this is probably the best text for digging into class opportunities across one's career, btw).
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: my thinking leans toward "gameful" opportunities in classes because of
@avantgame
's Super Better book.
#txeduchat
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Same here. You are not alone.
#txeduchat
DrHarrisonMcCoy
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6: Interesting question. Can't wait to see because I'm not sure I can distinguish among all of them.
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Bookmarked it to check out!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
lana_cecil
May 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5: grown ups like games too! A partner and I made one!
#txeduchat
https://t.co/IoCAUFvIfT
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT
To be clear, I don't have a hierarchy here but an opportunity for us to be intentional with our word choices.
#txeduchat
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Same here. You are not alone.
#txeduchat
DrHarrisonMcCoy
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6: Interesting question. Can't wait to see because I'm not sure I can distinguish among all of them.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Gonna jump to our penultimate question in a sec.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Q7: What constraints and hindrances do you face when it comes to supporting a gameful pedagogy?
#txeduchat
BMSscienceteach
May 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
You can go low tech with colored notecard that are laminated & kids holdup up at same time. Ss notecards have letters on them.
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: In classroom, pressure of the curriculum + testing...but gamification can still take place! (Also, another tool is Quizlet)
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
lana_cecil
May 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A6: gameplay=dialogue, gamification=innovation, game-based=connection, gameful= integration
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT
testing, standards, pacing are all REAL issues for us to consider!
#txeduchat
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: In classroom, pressure of the curriculum + testing...but gamification can still take place! (Also, another tool is Quizlet)
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
lana_cecil
May 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: look for standards with verbs that are made for gaming! Package them and trust your kids. I#you have to trust them to learn
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Great analysis!
#txeduchat
lana_cecil
May 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A6: gameplay=dialogue, gamification=innovation, game-based=connection, gameful= integration
#txeduchat
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Intentionality with our word choices is everything. I'm learning so much tonight. This is exciting.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT
To be clear, I don't have a hierarchy here but an opportunity for us to be intentional with our word choices.
#txeduchat
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Same here. You are not alone.
#txeduchat
DrHarrisonMcCoy
May 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6: Interesting question. Can't wait to see because I'm not sure I can distinguish among all of them.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Love this point!
#txeduchat
lana_cecil
May 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: look for standards with verbs that are made for gaming! Package them and trust your kids. I#you have to trust them to learn
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
As we prepare for our final Q, want to remind us to center fun, equity, and the needs of our students in our gameful classes!
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Yes!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT
As we prepare for our final Q, want to remind us to center fun, equity, and the needs of our students in our gameful classes!
#txeduchat
Hist_simulation
May 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT
^DH#WW1 Europe Plunges Into War PowerPoint Presentation Preview
#txeduchat
https://t.co/ulIsPALY85
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Gaming is often treated as an extra. If it is what your students will remember/keep them coming to class, games are essential.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT
With no sense of irony, I believe that games can save lives!
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Q8: As you prepare to sustain play within your own contexts, what partners (and players!) can support you in the future?
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Yes, and help students connect in meaningful and engaging ways!
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
PeggySemingson
May 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A8: I'm hoping to check out mobile-based games & apps. S's seem to have more access to mobile... generally speaking.
#txeduchat
In reply to @anterobot
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Ss will not remember what you have said/ did but they will remember the memories & how you made them feel in classroom
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Yes!
#txeduchat
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Ss will not remember what you have said/ did but they will remember the memories & how you made them feel in classroom
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Many thanks to
@anterobot
for a fascinating, fun, and insightful chat!! Be sure to follow Antero on Twitter!
#txeduchat
lana_cecil
May 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A8: Talk with your instructional coach! We're crazy passionate about gamefulness and Making
#makerhappen
#txeduchat
TopbasMejia
May 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A7: If it is viewed as essential, there shouldn't be any constraints or hindrances. We need to stop seeing games as an extra.
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Gaming is often treated as an extra. If it is what your students will remember/keep them coming to class, games are essential.
#txeduchat
Stephanie_GXY
May 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A8: Spouse (my guinea pigs), Ts from twitter chats & Fb communities give you the motivation to persevere & improve
#txeduchat
anterobot
May 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thanks for playing along for the past hour - appreciated learning with y'all!
#txeduchat
txeduchat
- Moderator
May 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Many thanks to
@anterobot
for a fascinating, fun, and insightful chat!! Be sure to follow Antero on Twitter!
#txeduchat
