#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 September 14, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Sep 14 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #games4ed by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/pFIo4a3bFg
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Steve from NJ - I support awesome kids learning to create games - fav board game is prolly #dominion @edtechmaker #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    If I've said it once... Pandemic! #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Melissa from Nebraska, 11-12 ELA. CodeNames with pictures is my current favorite board (em, card?) game! #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Will say I can't wait to hear everyone else's fav games ! #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi Mariana!! I need to get that one for my classroom! #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    N from 🇨🇦, #edtech creator/cofounder/designer/enthusiast. Clue still ranks super high on my list. Recently enjoying @organattack #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    CodeNames is great :) #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrRoughton Sep 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Kevin, 7th hist, socal. Kingsburg and Connect 4 x 4. #games4ed
  • josiesmile72 Sep 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    My name is JoAntonette from Houston. My favorite board game is scrabble #games4ed
  • Dina0Brien Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I'm Dina a Math Specialist from Edison, NJ. I remember my favorite game growing up was Park & Shop. I just dated myself #70sGame #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I have pandemic at school - need to play more! #gdwams #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Oh, Pandemic is hard... we died so quickly. #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • Stephanie_GXY Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Steph here. So excited to be back to #games4ed chat after missing this for few weeks
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Good evening, Steve! Happy Thursday! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @EdTechMaker
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    #games4ed Mark G from NJ, haven't played it, but I own Scythe and really want to play it!
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Love dominion... I suck, but still so much fun. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @EdTechMaker
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Clue is a classic! What is @organattack?? #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @organattack, @organattack
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    My study hall loves it, though they had to take a break today and played Name 5 instead. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    We have a Legacy tournament going on :) #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Or Great Dalmuti! What a fun card game. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @EdTechMaker
  • edorble Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Gabe of Edorble here..we make 3D worlds for online ed). Love Settlers of Catan and Boggle! (if curious: https://t.co/klvVRWb7Sz) #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey! We are having a #coffeeEduNJ at 9am on Sat at Barnes and Noble in Bridgewater - Somerville Circle. Join us! #games4ed
    In reply to @Dina0Brien
  • moorelu2 Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Luke from Michigan. I'm an msu student studying Special Education. Not sure if it counts, but Fakin' It is my favorite board game. #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    But that is part of the game :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I haven't heard of that one yet. First thing on my list to check out after the chat! #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs, @EdTechMaker
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Dan From NJ - I second @mr_isaacs with loving #Dominion. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mr_isaacs
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I LOVE scrabble - do you play words with friends? hit me up if you do stevei2071 - hope you're ok from the hurricane! #games4ed
    In reply to @josiesmile72
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Here are tonight's questions. We'll do the usual Q1/A1 #games4ed
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Sean, NYC, been playing a lot of Ticket to Ride and Forbidden Island #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Well, what are we waiting for. Let's play! #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    More on organattack, please. sounds cool... #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MusingsOnEdTech, @organattack
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    really is fun - love deck builders #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @EdTechMaker
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Almost forgot! Getting boys to bed but I'll catch the end! Cant wait to see the great ideas. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hey there Gabe! It's been a long time since I've played old school Boggle (not on my phone)...what a great game! #games4ed
    In reply to @edorble
  • josiesmile72 Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Yes!! Every night. I found a new one called Word Connect #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    awesome! do you have a game club? you need to join forces with our grew of #games4ed gameclub folks!
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    By @theawkwardyeti - everyone gets a set of organs. Goal to keep them. Attacks based on real diseases. V. informative. :) And fun. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @organattack, @theawkwardyeti
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Heya Sean! Always so wonderful to have you! #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    I think we played that one night at my house, right? #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel, @EdTechMaker
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Ooooh...Thanks for the heads up! #games4ed
    In reply to @josiesmile72
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    We'll count it! Hi Luke and welcome! #games4ed
    In reply to @moorelu2
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Thanks for the reminder - need to finish up the #unity @edorble course and delve deeper into Edorble with my students! #games4ed
    In reply to @edorble, @edorble
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Will be looking for it in an hour :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @mr_isaacs, @organattack, @theawkwardyeti
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Heya Dan! Glad you're here! #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @mr_isaacs
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    everything counts :) What's Fakin it? #games4ed
    In reply to @moorelu2
  • MrRoughton Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Btw, Concept is scientifically proven to be the best classroom board game.And by scientifically, I mean, in my opinion. #games4ed
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    We playes Great Dalmuti and Dominion, both are great! And King of Tokyo #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @EdTechMaker
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I need to get back into Words with Friends...and with my Ss too. I have some srs who loved it last year #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @josiesmile72
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    And Dr. Who Clue! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @EdTechMaker
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Lately, I've really loved the fun & pace of games like #ExplodingKittens and #BearsVsBabies as well. @gameofkittens @BearsVsBabies #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hey! Not sure if you're available for @minefaire Philly, but there's gonna be a huge cardboard challenge - let's chat... #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @minefaire
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I need that!!!!! #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs, @EdTechMaker
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I love Ticket to Ride - let's play some time! #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    LOL! Scrabble amongst my aunts caused drama...Scattergories on my husband's side causes problems ;) #games4ed
    In reply to @edorble
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    omg.. #DoctorWhoClue... longest #Clue game ever. haha #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    We got Ticket to Ride 1st Journey for my 7 yr old. He loves it and does a great got w the strategy. BONUS: it fun for me too #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Q1 coming up #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hey #games4ed sorry I am late! I’m Stella, a 7th Grade Science Teacher from KY.
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Thank you-would love to be playing some board games, but talking about them is good too #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Q1 is here! #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    And #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @mr_isaacs, @organattack, @theawkwardyeti
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Love Boggle - @iwearthecrowns and I used to play a lot. Maybe time to resurrect #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
      Hey there Gabe! It's been a long time since I've played old school Boggle (not on my phone)...what a great game! #games4ed
      In reply to @edorble
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Leanne has Killer Bunnies, which is like the original Exploding Kittens, we should play that! #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @gameofkittens, @BearsVsBabies
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    always a good idea to try to keep your organs :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @organattack, @theawkwardyeti
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1: Some Ts and Admins (and parents) see boardgames as "rewards" only. What is your response to them? #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    What's concept? #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Oh, the joys of Amazon... Will get here Sat :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @mr_isaacs, @organattack, @theawkwardyeti
  • edorble Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Would also be curious to see what you think of Edorble WebVR, new browser based version of Edorble (in alpha) #games4ed works in Cardboard!
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    King of Tokyo is much fun! #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel, @EdTechMaker
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    I broke my record last week with 144 points and 5 routes-but now my oldest gets sneaky trapping me #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mpilakow
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    My son's fave for years! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @seanmarnold, @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Thinking we are overdue for the next #gamenightEDU, eh? @mgrundel #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @gameofkittens, @BearsVsBabies, @MGrundel
  • taylorrcasarez Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Taylor from Michigan. I'm a big fan of The Resistance and Codenames. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    You're just fine! So glad you're here, Stella! #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    True that! #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1. Games are a reward. An intrinsic motivator to learn in a fun and authentic way. Isnt learning a reward? #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 - Not a T, but I would point out all the skills required to be a good bg player - strategy, sportsmanship, math, reading... #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Oh, my study hall has played a bit of that, too. Have you seen Emogenius on Game Network? It's a lot like that #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MrRoughton
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Explain the critical thinking that goes on while playing. PLUS we learn best through challenge. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hi Taylor! I second the love for Codenames! #games4ed
    In reply to @taylorrcasarez
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Well, that's just plain silly, now, isn't it? So much value in playing, creating, and modding board games. #games4ed
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Some teachers and administrators need to get a life and discover how much more you can learn when you're having fun! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 depends on the goal of the lesson. I could see Settlers of Cataan as a great lesson for an Econ class on scarcity & management #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1) Board games require all the skills we say we want from kids. Collaboration, communication, critical thinking. etc. #games4ed
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Some games are obviously educational-Apples to Apples (language/vocab) Axis & Allies-history #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Why does learning = boring? Lot's of skills being learned - strategy, critical thinking, even learning to win/lose with grace. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: To emulate a @MatthewFarber answer, systems thinking. When they see the connections, which leads to crit thinking! #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Plus, the narrative of the play expierence embeds that learning exponentially more! #games4ed
  • MrBaskwill Sep 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Lots of thinking goes with gameplay. Playing then creatign board games is where its at! #games4ed
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Yes, skills are essential to learning. Games teach strategy, which is executive functioning, develops Important life skills #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Just talking today with fellow T about creating a "learning experience" using Cataan. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • Twanayoung Sep 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: They r fun & can be a gr8t way to let Ss explore game characteristics. Examine & discuss strategy, purpose & connection #games4ed
  • Dina0Brien Sep 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 So much conversation and perseverance in games #games4ed
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Whole Heartedly Agree... #Makerfaire and #NYCC are coming up in the next few weeks... Maybe an NYC Gaming event? #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @gameofkittens, @BearsVsBabies, @MGrundel
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Yes! #games4ed
    • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
      A1 Some teachers and administrators need to get a life and discover how much more you can learn when you're having fun! #games4ed
      In reply to @mpilakow
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I also think the learning how to be a good winner *AND* loser is so important. And bg are often Ss first experience w/this. #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Hey @participate - realizing a point of frustration - when people reply - can't see original tweet for context... #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Sep 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Think Charades but with forced associations. It's amazing. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: Also some games- Blink , Set, and @ForbiddenIsland were made by schools like MIT for high level critical thinking & patterns #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @ForbiddenIsland
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2: Let's talk about challenges. Games cost $, especially Indie games. Some have limited # of players. How overcome these issues? #games4ed
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    I'm sure there are lots of curricular connections w lots of games. I think we need to think of intentionality with games. #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Like anything in education, if it helps us meet the learning objectives then it's a good learning / teaching tool. #games4ed
  • moorelu2 Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1. games competition and groups make for a more comfortable environment for some kids. Can be useful for more than just rewards #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    That's a powerful fact to bring up--who can argue with MIT? #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @ForbiddenIsland
  • natmak1118 Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Games are great for rewards, but they also teach Ss a lot of lessons. Ss learn to be innovative and how to work with a team.#games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Clue-both the game and movie-are awesome-there’s a new one that is Clue on the beach #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @organattack
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Oh Set, totally forgot about set. LOVE IT. Just can't find many willing to play it with me. :( #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @mpilakow, @ForbiddenIsland
  • Twanayoung Sep 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: Board games r a gr8t way 2 challenge Ss 2 think of new games. What would happen if letters in boggle were replaced w numbers #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: Let each “character” in the game be a group of people. Collaboration. #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Q2: Cost definitely an issue, but that's what amazon giftcards are for :) #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Sounds like a good idea! #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @gameofkittens, @BearsVsBabies, @MGrundel
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Twana, love that idea. You could really get kids thinking of different ways to find a product or answer #games4ed
    • Twanayoung Sep 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      A1: Board games r a gr8t way 2 challenge Ss 2 think of new games. What would happen if letters in boggle were replaced w numbers #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: OR take a game and twist it into your class in a modified way. @jamessturtevant did this with battleship (#hackingengagement) #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2 - Lots learned from observing, play as teams, ask for donated games, make your own #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      Q2: Let's talk about challenges. Games cost $, especially Indie games. Some have limited # of players. How overcome these issues? #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2) Some games can be adapted for a huge group, Quelf, Cranium, Apples to Apples, etc. #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q2: The limit of players can be overcome creating teams that play as 1; leads to grp discussions - collaboration win. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: @donorschoose - I got funded for $800 worth of tabletop games for class: https://t.co/tz57H6wbE9 #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      Q2: Let's talk about challenges. Games cost $, especially Indie games. Some have limited # of players. How overcome these issues? #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Ooh, will look it up #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @organattack
  • Dina0Brien Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2 Can have Ss create a game "similar to..." or work in teams to collaborate #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: ask for donations/look at yard sales #games4ed
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: some fun math focused card games aren’t too costly-I’ve also used @DonorsChoose for help-in NYC we get Teachers Choice $ #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @DonorsChoose
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: limited number of players - set up stations w/ multiple games or use fishbowl method; time it takes to play is bigger obstacle #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: I'd wanted to try some station rotation this year, but haven't done so yet. That would help some of the player # issue #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Yes, time to fully play a game is a bigger obstacle. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • moorelu2 Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2. maybe kids could bring in some of there favorite board games? #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2) Digital versions are an option too, usually a fraction of the price for mobile games like Reverse Charades. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    awesome - checking it out! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • BocksTech Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I'm sad I'm missing #games4ed tonight, but I gotta eat!
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 Breaking up class on different games is awesome, rotating and learning new games. Gets kids wanting to play out of school too #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    So true. Not having block scheduling, it's tough. We have done the classic "take a pic of the gameboard" to continue the next day #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • ksantoro17 Sep 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1: If we want to foster problem solving skills, games are one way to do it! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    let's play! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @josiesmile72
  • moorelu2 Sep 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Everyone gets a prompt (ex raise your hand if you like sushi) except 1 who has to fake it. Everyone votes on faker. It's so fun! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I've been to 2 #games4ed chats, and both have ended up involving food pics/stories. These chats make me hungry...
    In reply to @BocksTech
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q3: What have you found to be effective ways to intro a new game to students? #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Ah, kind of like 2 truths and a lie, but at a group level. #games4ed
    In reply to @moorelu2, @mr_isaacs
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 Just get gaming tables for your classroom instead of desks. Then you can save your games day to day! #YeahRight #IwillBuildIt #games4ed
  • taylorrcasarez Sep 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A1: They are such a great experiential learning experience for kids. Can show real world problems & make stuff come alive for kids #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    But how amazing would that be?! I know @mrmatera's dining room table is a gaming table! #games4ed
  • moorelu2 Sep 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Yeah, there are other prompts where you hold up fingers or point to someone. It's gets hard to fake it. #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @mr_isaacs
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: If it’s complex I start with a small group while others play familiar games-then I expand if it works #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: There's also a lot to putting the kids in charge of the learning and teaching the rules :) #games4ed
  • moorelu2 Sep 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3. If any students already know the game have them try to teach it to others. Could be a good way of getting kids involved #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Ooh... want want want #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: Depending on game - teach a small group or even have them watch a walkthrough. Lots of enthusiasts post on YouTube #games4ed
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Now I know what I'm going to build in my new #MakerSpace. Gaming Tables! Muahahaha #Games4Ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @mrmatera
  • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I went it a conference where the Ls had remade Candyland to a HS chemisty game. Ts used it for stations in review. Need to do this #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    That's a good way to deal with it. I struggle sometimes with "observers" who don't always observe very well. #games4ed
    In reply to @seanmarnold
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Yep, and if you have those who know pair with someone who doesn't, double the # of players #games4ed
    In reply to @moorelu2
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: When I introduce a game to remind the kids to analyze the game - game mechanics, etc. but for me it's all about game design #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    That's a grand idea! I've been tempted to scour some garage sales to pick up old board games and do something like that! #games4ed
    In reply to @PerkyScience
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: Making movie trailers to get the students interested. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Build me one please :) #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Have you watched Tabletop with @wilw? https://t.co/bxCK3kI6ln #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @wilw
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: adding teacher “characters” to your story. :) #games4ed
  • taylorrcasarez Sep 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Sometimes, there is an episode of Wil Wheaton's #Tabletop that shows how to play. We do that for The Resistance. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Where do we place the order? :) #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow, @mrmatera
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    YYYYEEEEESSSSSS! #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow, @mrmatera
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: Let the students help you get the game ideas. #games4ed
  • Stephanie_GXY Sep 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: A simple walk through will be the easiest to intro the rules and concepts of the games #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I agree. Sometimes I find that Ss give up so easily if they can't pick it up quickly. Ever face that? #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    ooh.. that sounds awesome. Need to find info on that! #games4ed
    • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      I went it a conference where the Ls had remade Candyland to a HS chemisty game. Ts used it for stations in review. Need to do this #games4ed
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I’ll put the others in games they enjoy already, so the small group can focus #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Have you thought of looking at your #makerspace from an entrepreneurial standpoint? Have kids contract to make stuff? #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow, @mrmatera
  • Twanayoung Sep 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I have tried it with Ss, it is a lot of fun and gets them thinking. Imagine what you could do if you included fractions. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • Stephanie_GXY Sep 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Love this effort! Your students will sure have lots of fun to be in your class #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    smart minds.... #games4ed
    In reply to @moorelu2
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Exactly. That's how I learned to play Railways of the world. Who has time to read the 200 page instruction manual? #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @wilw
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Hi all, Noa from Israel. Tuning in late (pun intended) #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Hey, that's a stellar idea. I need to check that out and see what tutorials he has. I've got 2 Avalon games I want to get going #games4ed
    • taylorrcasarez Sep 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      Sometimes, there is an episode of Wil Wheaton's #Tabletop that shows how to play. We do that for The Resistance. #games4ed
      In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Absolutely - great in theory though #games4ed - learning with the kids is good - they can see you dissect the rules - great modeling
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Q4: Why are post-mortems important? What different ways have you done post-mortems? #games4ed
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    HS yes, not so much in MS. They are just learning to be creative in the #Makerspace. Maybe in a few years when more established. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mpilakow, @mrmatera
  • natmak1118 Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: I am starting to gamify my classroom this year, I am going slowly and introducing one element and rule at a time. #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Have you tried removing a few rules? Make it easier on first play through to get basics, add in rules to increase difficulty? #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @mr_isaacs
  • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    You could even have the Ls make the trailers for there favorite games. Have a "festival" of sorts. #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    OK--thought maybe my kids were just grit-less :) #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: This is so important in my class - it's all about deconstructing and analyzing the game - I have kids write game reviews #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    good point! #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow, @mrmatera
  • MrRoughton Sep 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4) Huge for them to see that their decisions could have been different. So many kids don't see that simple fact. #games4ed
  • Stephanie_GXY Sep 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    It's kind of normal bcoz Ss would love to quickly master something new. Once they are familiar, they will be up for the nt level #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @mr_isaacs
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    And trailers could be an interesting idea for Q4--a promotion of why the game is a great--or not so great--one #games4ed
    In reply to @PerkyScience, @Stella_Pollard
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4:reflection on any learning is necessary for a more complete S understanding-we discuss, write, draw, act it out #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    great idea! #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    couldn't agree more - reflection on learning is where we truly demonstrate learning #games4ed
    • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      A4:reflection on any learning is necessary for a more complete S understanding-we discuss, write, draw, act it out #games4ed
      In reply to @mpilakow
  • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I had never thought of using trailers for reflection, but what a fun idea! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @Stella_Pollard
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    That's good advice. I think Quest to Learn website suggests that. I did that with Concept--still haven't figured out full rules #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @mr_isaacs
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Would probably be fun to take a "snapshot" of game at big turning point, then replay with other choice. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4 I'm thinking of reflections. Also of failure really is ok the reason is it allows improvement. Autopsies lead to discoveries #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    They can do them on #WeVideo! #games4ed
    In reply to @PerkyScience, @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    me too - learning a game from the rules is often quite tricky - i always want someone else to teach me quite honestly :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: This is something I'd like to try Flipgrid with. Maybe have a group do a reflection video #games4ed
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Awesome idea! #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @MrRoughton
  • BocksTech Sep 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Haha! Give me 30 minutes and I'll have cooked pizza to share :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    .@organattack had neat instructions - simple ones, then a whole bunch of suggestions to increase difficulty/change game play. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @mr_isaacs, @organattack
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I did a post-mortem on King of Tokyo and crushed it in Toronto w/ @PBJellyGames Huzzah! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @PBJellyGames
  • natmak1118 Sep 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    My favorite gamification element is freedom to fail. It is also the hardest element to teach students. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Never heard of this website. Another resource I need to investigate. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @MusingsOnEdTech, @mr_isaacs
  • Twanayoung Sep 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4: A gr8t reflection question is now that u played the game, how would u change it & why? How does ur change effect gameplay? #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    And part of that learning would be the Ss recognizing that turning point. Especially in more deduction/social games #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @MrRoughton
  • lportnoy Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    humans #learn through #play so #games4ed are a natural way to #teach soft skills like collaboration & discipline specific content
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Which is why I discovered the walk-throughs for board games. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mpilakow
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Spaghetti on the menu here when #games4ed is over
    In reply to @BocksTech
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Great approach! start easy and build - like a lot of the games with expansions - start with basic game #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @mpilakow, @organattack
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4: #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Mini pizzas here...b/c I'm too lazy to cook on Thursdays! #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @BocksTech
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Building in a rapid feedback loop and safe/fun fail states is a key. Ss fail without seeing it as a fail and get a rapid re-spawn #games4ed
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A4: In all seriousness, reflection is part of the iterative process for growth, improvement, and learning. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    did someone say iterative? #iterationNation #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q5: I think we'd all agree we love Ss creating games. In what unit/sidequest can you make that happen this semester or year? #games4ed
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    No one reads the manual, right? #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato, @mpilakow
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: How about #smashboards? Let them create them. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I like the manuals that come with pictures or bullet points. I don't have time (patience) to read long paragraphs #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato
  • taylorrcasarez Sep 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A: They allow you to pull out & magnify the big ideas you were hoping to have them discover. Refocuses game play on learning goals #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato, @mpilakow
  • BocksTech Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Lol the tip to get it to California would be pretty unreasonable #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @MusingsOnEdTech
  • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing. This is fun. #games4ed
    In reply to @supervxn
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    You introduced that word into my gamified vocab... Now I cant stop saying it! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MGrundel
  • MGrundel Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: I recommend starting with one subject or unit, that you are comfortable with, or one that is terrible and can't do worse. #games4ed
  • taylorrcasarez Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A4 They allow you to pull out & magnify the big ideas you were hoping to have them discover. Refocuses game play on learning goals #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I never thought of that, but that's a cool idea! #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: We do mods and skins more than anything else. Flux is a great one to do this with, and super easy make cards. #games4ed
  • MrKrapels Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: Ss used board games as an alt. research assignment in my Fantasy Lit. class. Researched both literature and game design #games4ed
  • natmak1118 Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5: I have a ton of board games that are missing pieces, and we do a lot of innovation. It is great for the end of the year . #games4ed
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I know it’s not technically a board game, but Ss can make it look like one. Like Candy land or something. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I think this is why so many people play Monopoly with "house" rules! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    manual shmanual... who needs it.. :-P #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @MrPowley, @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato, @mpilakow
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    fluxx is probably the classic game to mod - they model the modding process by all the variations they've published :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    This is still on my list do check out. I have got to move it up. I keep hearing such good things about it. #games4ed
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    "iterative" is like the code word to the gbl world :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @mr_isaacs, @MGrundel
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    So is that a no? :) #games4ed
    In reply to @BocksTech, @MusingsOnEdTech
  • seanmarnold Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5: I usually start designing simple analog games before they start designing using code in @scratch or elsewhere #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @scratch
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5: One of the options for "substitute assessment" in my school is to design a game. The results surprise me every time. #games4ed
  • lisadawley Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: I've also asked students to write game reviews; and reflect on the design of their own builds, what worked/what didn't, why #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Oh, UNO too! Only draw one card? Nope. You keep drawing until you can play, honey. #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    @deelanier is constantly sharing his templates. He is an edu rockstar! :-) #games4ed
    In reply to @PerkyScience, @deelanier
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5: Students in my game design class always have the option to design their own board games, but tend to lean toward digital. #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      Q5: I think we'd all agree we love Ss creating games. In what unit/sidequest can you make that happen this semester or year? #games4ed
  • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    This is giving me anxiety just watching it. 😜#games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @MrPowley, @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato, @mpilakow
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Well how else am I going to get my $500 when I land on Free Parking or my $400 when I land on Go... I thought those WERE the rules #games4ed
    • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      I think this is why so many people play Monopoly with "house" rules! #games4ed
      In reply to @mpilakow, @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato
  • taylorrcasarez Sep 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: I like @MarianaGSerrato's idea of doing mods/skins for currently existing games. Have kids make a unit-specific version. #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Incomplete decks of cards are great for making new game cards - can make the game feel more "official" and thus more valued. #games4ed
    In reply to @natmak1118
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: I will design a quest line that has kids play nondigital games, review them, design and develop them - scaffolding is key #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    What an amazing sounding class! I wish I attended your school! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrKrapels
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    my favorite word in the english language :) #forreals #gbl #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @MGrundel
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Same for Munchkin. with as many variations as there are it is easy to see how. #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Cell theory. Our Dog of a topic we get to teach. #games4ed
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    What kind of scaffolding do you find yourself doing most? #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I think I'm the only person in the world who actually finds putting together @IKEACanada stuff relaxing. Yes I'm odd. #games4ed
    In reply to @PerkyScience, @MrPowley, @mr_isaacs, @MarianaGSerrato, @mpilakow, @IKEACanada
  • MrPowley Sep 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I love that the original game was supposed to be an anti-trust socialist message... Quickly became unrecognizable #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Yes! Munchkin is fun. Thanks to @mikewatanabe for turning me on to it. Oh, and Happy Bday Mike! #games4ed @brainpop
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @mikewatanabe, @brainpop
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I would love to teach that! We're finishing up Beowulf & Hero's Journey now, but can't linger in fun fantasy forever :( #games4ed
    In reply to @MrKrapels
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    My favorite Surprise was a Beyblade hurricane game my students came up with a while back :) #games4ed
    In reply to @supervxn
  • lisadawley Sep 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5: Designing a game product=great application of learning! Create a trading card game, build a board game, design a storyboard #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      Q5: I think we'd all agree we love Ss creating games. In what unit/sidequest can you make that happen this semester or year? #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I'd say ironic--I think it had the opposite effect, if anything! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrPowley, @EdTechMaker
  • MrKrapels Sep 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Oh nice. I'm just about to start that with my juniors tomorrow. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Q6: OK, the time y'all have been waiting for! What are your favorite/Ss favorite board games for the classroom? Esp new ones! #games4ed
  • natmak1118 Sep 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5: I have a game, it is missing pieces my Ss made their own pieces and rules. Their game was better than the real game. #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    @supervxn How are you? Really don't know how you stay up so late for these chats! I need my sleep!! #games4ed
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5 My schedule is full, but I totally see finding a way to build game design into my Makerspace STEM Design class! so many ideas! #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      Q5: I think we'd all agree we love Ss creating games. In what unit/sidequest can you make that happen this semester or year? #games4ed
  • MrKrapels Sep 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Especially when you see all of the "themed" /branded Monopoly sets! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @MrPowley, @EdTechMaker
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    so awesome! #games4ed
    • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A5: One of the options for "substitute assessment" in my school is to design a game. The results surprise me every time. #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    My jrs/srs had lots of fun with it! How can you go wrong with man-eating monsters? #games4ed
    In reply to @MrKrapels
  • natmak1118 Sep 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6: They love the games they make. One game they make them act like a dog if they roll a certain numbers. #games4ed
  • Twanayoung Sep 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A5: I created a free game design unit that I have done with Ss 2 create their own games. Check it out here https://t.co/tzqW7A4QOR #games4ed
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Time to go drive the cheer carpool home. rah rah. thanks for a great chat everyone and for leading the charge @mpilakow #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    That's so cool! this actually gave me an idea for next week...wonder if it's too late to order/find some blank game boards...#games4ed
    In reply to @natmak1118
  • Stella_Pollard Sep 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    #games4ed
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Simple, another day off tomorrow, then the weekend, I can sleep late. Actually, I fell asleep at 10 and magically woke up. #games4ed calls!
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    You're awake! Girl, we ought to sing you some lullabies! (Though always love having you!) #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @supervxn
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6: They are currently playing Apples to Apples at break and lunch for some reason. :) #games4ed
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Cardboard to the rescue! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @natmak1118
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Ah. That works! #games4ed
    In reply to @supervxn
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Hey, cardboard is always good! #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow, @natmak1118
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    You have fun, Taxi Driver! Go Team! #games4ed
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    That may be where I turn :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @EdTechMaker, @natmak1118
  • moorelu2 Sep 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5 Im not a T (yet) My S experience has been using games for rote memorization. Love to use games for higher levels of learning1/2 #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    You felt our vibes :) #games4ed
    In reply to @supervxn, @mr_isaacs
  • MrKrapels Sep 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Here's a picture of the Fantasy Lit -inspired game a student made. Hobbits, The Lorax, the Little Mermaid! #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • Twanayoung Sep 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Sometimes Pizza places will donate the cardboard circles they use 4 pizza. They make gr8t game boards #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @natmak1118
  • moorelu2 Sep 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5 2/2 but Im not sure how (yet) I hope things like this help me learn! #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    That one definitely ebbs and flows at our school! #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Blank gameboards? We don't have that in Israel. That's so awesome. Sometimes the pro stuff beats DIY. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @EdTechMaker, @natmak1118
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Absolutely love that! #games4ed
    In reply to @MrKrapels, @mpilakow
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Just flip over an existing game board... all of a sudden it's blank. :) #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @natmak1118
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    You're singing my song :) The more crit thinking the better :) #games4ed
    In reply to @moorelu2
  • PerkyScience Sep 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Have Ss make a custom Apples to Apples using stories & events from your classroom. It may shock you just what they come up with. #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato
  • MrRoughton Sep 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6) Connect 4 x 4, Love Letter, Uno, concept, Disney Pictopia, Apples to Apples #games4ed
  • natmak1118 Sep 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Oh yes, it is almost time for our cardboard challenge. #games4ed #cainescardboardarcade
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Good call! I think we've got a Candyland and Chutes/Ladders downstairs to repurpose (since my baby is now 10...) #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @natmak1118
  • taylorrcasarez Sep 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Class favorites so far have been The Resistance, Timeline, Secret Hitler, and Settlers of Catan. Hoping to try Pandemic this year. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrKrapels Sep 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I know, right?! Super proud of the work this student did. And look at this awesome Gandalf game piece. #games4ed
    In reply to @MarianaGSerrato, @mpilakow
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    True, but the cost of DIY trumps "pro stuff" every time! #games4ed ... and sorry I used that word... :-P
    In reply to @supervxn, @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @natmak1118
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    We're here for you! You're definitely in the right place!! #games4ed
    In reply to @moorelu2
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Amazon sells some...sometimes it can help encourage stronger work from Ss to have that "professional" board...#games4ed
    In reply to @supervxn, @MarianaGSerrato, @EdTechMaker, @natmak1118
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    After the etacher memes I got last week, nothing shocks me :) #games4ed
    In reply to @PerkyScience
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Took me a while, cause I'm not from US. Pun intended? #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @natmak1118
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    I've seen Love Letter but haven't tried it. This pushes it toward the top of my wish list #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • Stephanie_GXY Sep 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Sorry guys, got to leave early to attend meeting. Thank you @mpilakow for today's interesting topic #games4ed
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Couldn't think of a better word.. haha #games4ed
    In reply to @supervxn, @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @natmak1118
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Sometimes hard to avoid. But know more and more people blocking that word from their feed #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @supervxn, @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @natmak1118
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Thanks for coming!! Have a great meeting! #games4ed
    In reply to @Stephanie_GXY
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Running out of time...let's skip to a wrap up Q! Q8: What's one thing that inspired you or a takeaway from tonight's chat? #games4ed
  • EdTechMaker Sep 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Good reason to get a decent #MakerSpace in your building. A #laser cutter/etcher could make all the blank gameboards you could use #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @supervxn, @MarianaGSerrato, @natmak1118
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    It's not the culture here for Ts 2 pay 4 stuff they use in class. If the school doesn't buy it. Usually Ts won't want to spend. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @EdTechMaker, @natmak1118
  • MarianaGSerrato Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A8: Will definitely be adding the post-mortem (didn't even know what it was). So powerful. #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A2: 1 - create more games. 2 - play more games. 3 - this chat makes me hungry #games4ed
    • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      Running out of time...let's skip to a wrap up Q! Q8: What's one thing that inspired you or a takeaway from tonight's chat? #games4ed
  • taylorrcasarez Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A8 I really like the idea of having students make board games. I had never really thought of that as a class project before. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A8: Planning Hero's Journey for next week...definitely need a game option for it! #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    LOL, me too! Time to go eat (more) :) #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech
  • natmak1118 Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A8: I love these game tables, I know what I am going to be dreaming about today. #games4ed
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    That's probably a good culture - assuming the school is more willing to spend. Ts here spend crazy amounts. :( Not fair to them. #games4ed
    In reply to @supervxn, @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @EdTechMaker, @natmak1118
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    That is understandable--and I'd probably save a lot of money that way, too! #games4ed
    In reply to @supervxn, @MarianaGSerrato, @EdTechMaker, @natmak1118
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Your situation is a mystery for me. All US ppl on my feed thinks like that. same in Israel though IMO. #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @natmak1118
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Would be SO amazing to have in my classroom. Maybe when my boys get into HS and shop class... #games4ed
    In reply to @natmak1118
  • moorelu2 Sep 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A8 make games, learn about more games, and REMEMBER THIS RESOURCE #games4ed
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    You come back now, y'hear?! :) Great having you, Luke! #games4ed
    In reply to @moorelu2
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A fun chat tonight with some great conversations...including food :) All of you have a great Friday tomorrow & a great weekend! #games4ed
  • MrRoughton Sep 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    It's like Go Fish, only great. #games4ed
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    LASER CUTTER In school? How do you approve that? I thought safety in US is way harsher than Israel, cause of lawsuits and all. #games4ed
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @natmak1118
  • mpilakow - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    I must look at it again...it's been at least four days since our last Amazon order... #games4ed
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • MusingsOnEdTech Sep 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thanks @mpilakow and everyone for another great #games4ed. Time for food.
  • irvspanish Sep 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Modified this "real" article for my #ARG inspired by @johnCfallon & @PaulDarvasi Sorry I missed #games4ed https://t.co/CPYZDD4g1K #xplap
  • supervxn - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Also sets an unfair high bar. #games4ed
    In reply to @MusingsOnEdTech, @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @EdTechMaker, @natmak1118
  • grinningpik Sep 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Just been lurking #games4ed but some really interesting stuff. Working to gamify my science class. Thanks everybody.
  • nathan_stevens Sep 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Limited users can use it but everyone can submit designs #games4ed
    In reply to @supervxn, @EdTechMaker, @mpilakow, @MarianaGSerrato, @natmak1118