#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday February 2, 2016
8:00 PM EST
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Welcome to Rob from Norwalk. Please introduce yourself, your role in Education and your location.
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Welcome to Rob from Norwalk. Please introduce yourself, your role in Education and your location.
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Hey ! Melissa - 3rd grade teacher & tech leader in Stamford, CT
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Jim Forde 7th gr sci tchr Stamford,ct
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Ruth here, English dept chair from Canton. Hello!
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Barbara from Colchester, Librarian gr 3-5
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Hi Jim!! Congratulations on your recent achievement & trip to DC! So cool!!
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Marsha Jorgensen from Canton HS....Science Dept Chair and teacher....nice job on promotion today of .....
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Hi Barbara!! Happy Tuesday!!
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Hello Sean Hutchinson from Stamford 4th grade teacher
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Jay - Superintendent of Schools in NJ!
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Hi Jackie from Region 9; HS social studies, library media, and peer practice coach
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Hi Ruth! How's your week going?
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Hi Jay!! Happy Tuesday! Welcome to !
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Welcome Jay. How's everything?
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Hi Ann, 3rd grade in Plainville.
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Hi Jackie! What do you do as a peer practice coach?
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A1: For me balances classroom content and gameplay in a way that promotes learning. It can be Hi-tech, Lo-tech or No-tech
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Hi Ann!! How are you?! Are you coming to this year?
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thx for joining our chat!
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Hey there! So far so good. How are you?
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Not sure if I'm on the right track, but to me it's using some type of game to teach or reinforce concept, instead of paper/pencil.
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I have to say - I kind of forgot it was ! Oops! It was so warm it feels like spring!
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A1: Integrating a game-based strategy into classroom lessons, study habits, and assessments
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we host pedagogical discussions to enhance classroom practice, sometimes work one-on-one by teacher request
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A1: Learning with games? I have no clue....
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Yes, , definitely going to this year! Can't wait!
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Oh wow...that sounds pretty cool!! Teachers must love to have that opportunity!
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And he didn't see his shadow! Early Spring came today!! https://t.co/Lx0pdmnmZN
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I have to say - I kind of forgot it was ! Oops! It was so warm it feels like spring!
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A1 Can't beat Sean's definition but I see it as allowing kids to discover learning while having fun.
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It's good! Focusing on the positive and enjoying the warm Feb. weather!
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A1 For me, anything that provides an opportunity for sts to work on skills/learning in a friendly competition kind of way
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A1: game-based learning incorporates strategy, forethought, collaboration of games into classroom exercises
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A1 Game based learning is using components of game elements in your class. Can use tech, no tech, but it's about creating excitement.
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Yay! Meeting you last year was my fav part! I can't wait to connect again!
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Mike from Mt. Rainier Md - El school x2.
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A1: game based learning is using digital game format to engage Ss in active learning
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SO like playing a board game even? Can it be social learning?
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Hi Mike! Welcome to ! Happy Tuesday!
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It really is! we have discussed grit, 504 implementation, inquiry, even Twitter for PD!
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A2 โ Providing Ss with limited consequences for failure and the ability to do something over and over again until mastery is obtained
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A2: I use to pre assess, review content and post assess. I am using to enhance my electricity & magnetism unit.
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WOw! So cool -- you inspire me to be better every day! I need to come visit your classroom
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A1: Create the conditions that learners are not paralyzed by falling/failing. Aim to get to the next level as many tries as it takes.
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game-based learning is my goal this year; I created this Fantasy Election for my gr10 AmGov S's https://t.co/qvX7fcHu0S
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So can the learning be social learning? Or is it more turn a game of Sorry into something to do with a topic?
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Hi, Tanya Anderson, media specialist in Stamford, CT
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Second question coming soon
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It's the truth! You brought blogging into my students lives!
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We really need to come up with a project to connect our classes!
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I'm def looking to get this going more in my room. Quite a novice for sure.
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We draft at school, but prep for draft each week is done on their own Of course, they arrive to class talking about it
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Hello everyone a little glitch I forgot to type in on the questions!! Yikes!!!!
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Hello everyone a little glitch I forgot to type in on the questions!! Yikes!!!!
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A2 So many options for gaming in classroom. to all have gaming components to them . Get kids excited
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A2: We use things like with Ss created quizzes to help them be engaged
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Math games are one of my rotation centers in math daily. Games always reinforce skills being taught. Mult. & Div. CandyLand are favs
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A2 I use Socrative and Kahoot with iPads but also a few non-tech team review games.
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Two I use: Kahoots and Quizlet ...Kahoots in class instant feedback visually and Quizlet for self directed learning
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I forgot to attach on my tweets too :)
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I forgot to attach on my tweets too :)
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So it can literally be as simple as math games? Mult/Div CandyLand?! Do tell!
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A2 Using apps like to take the mundane and make it engaging and interactive. Takes the information off the pages of the book
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Kahoot starts at the end of this math unit, can't wait to intro it to them!
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A1 Collaboration, Competition, Strategy, Cooperation,
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A3 โ MinecraftEDU, All grades/ disciplines. As a sandbox game it can be used in a multitude of different ways https://t.co/H6Q1bCFu3j
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A2: I use games as a way to encourage students to explore and take risk
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A2: My students play "Vocabulary Concentration" to help reinforce their vocabulary words in Math & Science - they are obsessed!
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Well, I don't know if that's officially what it is, but in 3rd grade, it is in my room.
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Do you have a 1:1 classroom
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Qt#3: What games are you currently using in your classroom? Please specify discipline and age of student https://t.co/P8N5qzyA3k
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A3 โ QRCode Scavenger Hunts: All Grades & Disciplines. Inspired by the MagiQuestยฎ activity at Great Wolf Lodge but used to teach CCS.
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S's make games to show what they learn like how a bill becomes a law; play & evaluate each others games for authentic feedback
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Welcome to the every Tuesday at 8!
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A2 Can't say I'm personally using gbl too much; I'm open to ideas for high school
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A1) game based learning is anytime a learner can sit down and create some type of challenge where other can partake in it.
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Here come the 3rd question
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Oo..QR code scavenger hunts -- now that sounds like fun!
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Looks like a lot of us r using and !
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I love love love and the new videos are a hit with my middle schoolers
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Yes, I have 24 Chromebooks, 7 ipads, and a PC lab in my library.
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A1 - GBL is applying the elements of games (scoring, leveling up,...) to motivate and help Ss retain and apply knowledge
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I could do everyday and my students would be in heaven
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Agree! My kids are obsessed with -- they don't even think it is learning they get so involved
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Our middle school looked into it, haven't used it at this point. Def some appeal there
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it can get kind of crazy, and not for teachers that like quite classrooms, but very fun and engaging for students
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Does anyone have an issue that provides points for the faster answer?
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A3: We use a lot of math games - baseball multiplication, name that number, number top it 3rd grade
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Is there a difference between learning that is game-based and assessment that is gamified?
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I think a quiet classroom can be boring :) So this would work -- need to think of how to use it now...
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My kids have used in my class when creating activities for peers, but I have yet to do it myself
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. I am not sure if there is a difference.
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A2 Love Kahoot. I think I could program q&a from every subject and every grade and students would bite.
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A2: Is it weird that I make up my own games? Like "Just 2 words" Ss need 2 circle 2 keywords to use in a database search for inquiry
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A4 - Challenging & relevant activities that allow Ss to feel confident while demonstrating perseverance
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My students have an issue with that part of -- not always fair and sometimes makes them guess wrong answer
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Most games are math games in my 3rd grade. Other than Kahoot, it's all board game or similar type, either ones I make or buy on TPT
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Our middle school teachers are also using this year.
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that can frustrate some students for sure and demotivate them.
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A4: A winner isn't a bad thing, everyone gets a prize!
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A2 - Nope, anything that engages and captivates works for me.
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No - that's awesome! And sometimes those turn out to be the most fun and effective!
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learned about it this fall...looks so awesome but my class so small
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Does kahoot require strategy? collaboration? planning & revising? I think there is a difference
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If I recall, Kahoot can be played wo points, yes?
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A4 - Involves both intellect and feeling while requiring effort that feels like play
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A4- In Quizlet, I ask Ss to "learn" sets...I've upgraded to T account 20 bucks per year and can create classes to monitor progress
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sometimes I just make it up as I go!
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I have a few kooky lo tech games I use from time to time also!
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Sometimes you just need to make something up really quickly!
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I use Kahoot to teach geography via Google Earth.
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Ok, Teach may be an overstating it ...
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Not really for you! Your students will use strategies to answer the questions. You can also have students work in teams
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A5 โ They reinforce a growth mindset and promote "graceful failure"
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Games definitely increase Ss engagement. But, we have to make sure that they don't bring anxiety issues out in Ss who don't "win."
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A5 my students can't wait to play every time we review. They see test reviews as rewards now!
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A5: The whole room is buzzing with discussion and excitement, about the craziest of things! Kids SOOOO motivated to know the content
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I've thought about Global Kahoot - similar to .
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Quick promo! We'd love to have folks come join our Thursday at 8 pm!
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A5- I see total engagement, but one drawback... often vocabulary content driven so not high level thinking just memorization
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A5: I agree. Games do introduce competition, so teachers have to be mindful
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Wow! I can't believe how fast these things go. Next time I will have to have an espresso before I participate
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Are your chats aimed at all levels or more towards secondary?
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WestCiv S's made life-size medieval monopoly; gr10 made judicial branch Taboo - played and refined and reviewed
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Wow! That was fast! Everyone thank you for chatting with us this evening. I have learned so much about game based learning.
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I think lo-tech games are just as effective as high tech games and activities. They have their place
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In past I had some Ss in tears over games or competitions, had to put an end to anything for points.
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Invitation to ALL: in Colchester 4-6 on 2/17. 25 Student led activities, EdCamp Style. THERE WILL BE PIZZA!
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In terms of Kahoot, my children tend to rush through it. Speed over quality.
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I wish my life science class felt more like an unfolding adventure like some vid games.
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Definitely all! This weeks topic deals with tech leading to behavior changes
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Super! Going to have to put it on the calendar! I'm happy the days I remember it's Tuesday for this!
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let me know if I can help
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Thanks all! I've got some good ideas to try.
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try Augmented Reality! So easy, so awesome!
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Wow! That was too quick. Thanks you everyone participating in this evening. This was first time moderating a chat. Nice!
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Why not? Make it a story. Plot, Action, mystery, even romance.
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Time seriously flies in this chat! Goes by way too quickly! Thank you!
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chats are so informative! What a great PLN. :-) thanks for your leadership!
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might be my last๐ Thanks for showing me the ropes and helping me through it.
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You guys rocked tonight. Great Job.
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Thanks for sharing ideas tonight!
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Thank you!!!! Do not let this be your last time. You did a great job this evening sharing your insight.
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Thanks for helping us out this evening!!!
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I will! Thanks for the offer Tanya!
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You can control the pace of Kahoot. I have Ss justify their answer or support it with work on a slate.
