#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 May 26, 2016
Hey all! It's night! Share your name, position, location, and what you're looking forward to this summer https://t.co/sXskzhjF3k
Melissa, 11-12 ELA, tweeting on a beautiful evening in Nebraska. Looking forward to re-imagining lessons & going to ISTE
Hello, ! I'm Dan from NJ. I'm a SPED Social Studies Teacher at Montclair High School. I'm looking forward to lifeguarding again.
Hey Dan! How many days of school left for you?
Hello! Gina from Cincy. Looking forward to working on a few of my games this summer! Teach middle school SS and Sci.
Yay, me too! I'm taking a few breather weeks right now before getting back to school work :)
Mom, former teacher, DMM . Lurking on sidelines tonight. Looking forward to the pool! https://t.co/o4ZFx6zqBn
Hey all! It's night! Share your name, position, location, and what you're looking forward to this summer https://t.co/sXskzhjF3k
Chris Tucker, assistant principal in Indiana.
Hi everyone, Rachelle frm Pittsburgh, Span & Fr, teacher, looking fwd to
EdCamp next week and then back to the games!
Hey! Whitney from looking forward to packing & moving this summer
A1: It's a good way to unwind & have the students socialize in a different format. It's a good opportunity to celebrate the good.
Hello from Toronto! 1st year teacher, with 24 teaching days left! excited to go camping and hiking
Good to have you, yadda, yadda, yadda
Congrats on finishing up your first year! Just finished my 22nd and it went by fast! Enjoy every day!
How has the first year been? A good one? Ready for a deep breath of summer air?
A1 for higher Ed, the end of the semester is a great time to intro to several Ed classes
Every year just gets faster and faster it seems...
A1: Ss worked all year to build their civilization in my game. They really needed to celebrate their accomplishments!
A1 Great way to end the year, something fun.engaging, celebrating is a good end to the year
It's good to look back and take notice of the achievements earned throughout the year.
A1: Especially in year-long games, Ss need a wrapup. Like a story needs an ending, what's the end of the game?
Good point. I need to get better at tracking this and compiling the successes
Thank you so much! 22 years that's amazing!
I forgot my A1 marker... noob mistake, -5 points.
we are moving to teach at the for 2 years
Definitely. And teaching seniors like me, student motivation dwindles dramatically. Always need something fun and novel
Recognises the journey and the destination. A1
I've been using badges to track the accomplishments, it's been reallyhelpful!
Good luck!! Sounds like a great adventure!!
this year went by fast! I cant believe its almost over! I loved my class and cant wait for the new batch of kiddies!
They do need to reflect. I used inspirational music and a slow moving montage. Ss thought it was hysterical.
I've done a bit of that...want to do more next year!
A1: the end of the school year is the end of a finish line. It celebrates the ups and downs of the journey.
Love this chat but often have meetings at this time!
A2: School had Olympic ceremony to end year long Olympic games. Ss loved it!
thanks! It's one big game adventure using for Spanish
A2 I am going to try w/ Span 3 & also trying some new get Ss input before nxt yr
I need to try that out! I've never used Chase before...website looks intriguing!
Can't jump into yet, because is blowing my mind per usual. Will read later.
My Ss loved and the tasks created to kickstart a unit on I am Malala
I have had a scavenger hunt ready waiting for perfect time :) looking fwd to it!
celebrations? Paseo style presentations are good. Wish I had some game ideas during presentations https://t.co/Ej7gmJUHWS
Sneaking in for a few before heading to dinner! Hi, everyone!
I am creating a QR quest to end the year
Maybe I'll have presenters hand out prizes to best listener, best question
Is it all within classroom or sending them out of the room and around the school?
A2: I think having an awards ceremony
A3: I love making student quotes into graphics and then adding them to screen saver (part 1)
A3 Ss posted best work to earn password for secret section of game website. Work had to be worthy of the password.
A3 I give Spanish themed prizes, badges, share on our site, school website, parent communications
A1: Creating a video of all the pics I've taken in semester. Give awards for most SQ completed, etc
A3 part 2: I've also had students read a peer's paper, choose a quote, and make a graphics for it. https://t.co/ilNpdwAwey
Another great idea! https://t.co/RtnaET4ZFQ
A3 Ss posted best work to earn password for secret section of game website. Work had to be worthy of the password.
I had them go all around the school and find things in the library, take picture, act out a scene
A2: end year w/ Sr board catering for 800 Ss, judges, staff. A lot of work, but Ss take a lot of pride in celebrating our Srs.
Your kids do so much cool stuff! I love it!!
That is a true story! She creates such amazing experiences for her Ss!! https://t.co/IZvW8qGbx0
Your kids do so much cool stuff! I love it!!
Hey all, rolling into Q4: How can we involve parents and administration in our celebrations? https://t.co/mkO17Y4HC6
So answered the next question without even knowing it...but it's so cool! https://t.co/nQ12JaxWn1
A2: end year w/ Sr board catering for 800 Ss, judges, staff. A lot of work, but Ss take a lot of pride in celebrating our Srs.
A4: Next year I'd love to do a Last Lecture type series that would be shared online..and with incoming freshmen
That is such a great idea! Would love to do that with tips for playing the game.
Definitely! Could be integrated into next year's game, something they find...
A4 Invite them to see showcases, keep communic open, use email, website, create video, ask Ss for ideas.
Changing gears a little with Q5: How do you get input from students to improve the learning for next year? https://t.co/5EFU2ZaV9F
A4 they're invited to assemblies, concerts, classroom visits. the door is always open!
A5: Ss created a list of the Top 5 ways the game could be better. Really helpful suggestions.
A5: I've never had enough nerve to do student evals. But I've had students to group brainstorming on easel paper
A3: I love posting pics of Ss creations on Twitter, sharing next class on screen, and with staff in email after competitions
in 2 weeks hosting a open house for Ps, Admins, and Ss
a5: Make A feedback form on
I struggle to get students to update self eval to Google docs- they keep wanting me to grade them https://t.co/sjwfeQZKWi
Changing gears a little with Q5: How do you get input from students to improve the learning for next year? https://t.co/5EFU2ZaV9F
Do other Ts in the school share with staff? Or are you trying to start a movement? (I'd love to see more in my school)
Like a science fair type atmosphere?
A5: I create a Google form for them to answer and reflect on year. It is always so helpful. I value Ss feedback so much!
Do you have XP or a prize drawing of some kind to tempt them perhaps?
For me, it may not always be what you want to hear but it’s always good stuff!
For those who ask Ss to complete evals...any issues with Ss not taking it seriously?
A5 since I'm a newbie I'm always asking for feedback. usually a convo but for the end of the yr, thinking of a evaluation form
I was just wondering...would like to develop more of that in my school, too :) Always looking for new ideas
A5 use tools like Google Forms, or use or for polls
I LOVE . Use it with my Ss all the time.
A5: My senior business class made a games/Classcraft survey for all students. Gave me a clear view of Ss perceptions
Cool. I think most of mine would be serious, but I dread the couple who maybe wouldn't...
wow! Way to turn the control of the tool over to students. Of course!
Thats why the last question is what is your name;) for credit
I can't believe how my mood has uplifted in this chat tonight- I have fun ahead for last days of school
A6 Look back over the year, share summer plans, relatshps important, have some fun, celebrate work done
I tell them I value their feedback & how it helps me in planning next year. If I'm serious and sincere...they are. :-)
A6: A final showoff. Sudden death type situation. One last game that determines the winner(s)..
A6: Last day: Tuesday. Ss rushed to level up/ build their cities before the end of the day and/or get password for Jurassic World
Exactly what I have learned as well. They genuinely want to help when you sincerely ask them. https://t.co/DsCndjQFz8
I tell them I value their feedback & how it helps me in planning next year. If I'm serious and sincere...they are. :-)
Awesome! Pushing them to the last minutes!
I think I should have renamed the chat "Girls Takeover Night!"
Fun joining you all tonight for a bit! Heading to dinner...good night!
Take Care! Thanks for your awesome input!
Thanks for the chat! Have a great night and weekend :)
Last day of classes? I don't know yet beyond review for the final exam. A boss battle for Shakespeare maybe. I still have 10 days
A7: I'm going to set a scavenger hunt up on and try it out...maybe test it on my kiddoes!
Love that and Ss take charge.
Exciting! Make them good ones (which I know you will :) I'm one week into summer vacay...Ahhhhh
All right girls, let's call it a night. My kids are starting to whine for food :) Thanks all!!
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