Game Theory and Education: The Great Merge - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T15:00:13Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:203702?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A208743&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI am running and ARG for my y…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-22:649749:Comment:3128182009-03-22T02:24:37.464ZCameron Fosterhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CameronFoster
I am running and ARG for my year 9 and 10s doing a Japanese History assignment on samurai. I have a blog here<br />
<a href="http://altrealitygameadhsnogoogle.blogspot.com/">http://altrealitygameadhsnogoogle.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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I have learnt a hell of a lot doing this and when I run one again - I'll make a number of changes. But, being a massive nerd when it comes to computer games I can see a lot of opportunities to use the principles you guys are talking about. I especially like the idea of levels!
I am running and ARG for my year 9 and 10s doing a Japanese History assignment on samurai. I have a blog here<br />
<a href="http://altrealitygameadhsnogoogle.blogspot.com/">http://altrealitygameadhsnogoogle.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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I have learnt a hell of a lot doing this and when I run one again - I'll make a number of changes. But, being a massive nerd when it comes to computer games I can see a lot of opportunities to use the principles you guys are talking about. I especially like the idea of levels! Chris, I saw that someone men…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-21:649749:Comment:3127352009-03-21T21:43:11.239ZLynn Marentettehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LynnMarentette
Chris, I saw that someone mentioned James Gee's book about literacy and video games. I thought I'd share two articles the wrote that happened to be on my desktop screen.
Chris, I saw that someone mentioned James Gee's book about literacy and video games. I thought I'd share two articles the wrote that happened to be on my desktop screen. Chris - are you currently imp…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-21:649749:Comment:3127252009-03-21T21:36:04.128ZMendy Gannonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MendyGannon
Chris - are you currently implementing this? Or are you getting ready for a full scale launch next year? If you are implementing, how is it going?
Chris - are you currently implementing this? Or are you getting ready for a full scale launch next year? If you are implementing, how is it going? The class is an elective call…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-07:649749:Comment:2867382009-02-07T19:05:20.590ZJBrainhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JBrain
The class is an elective called "integrated projects"<br />
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The objectives are multi faceted, clearly in the language arts arena, students will write and respond with x amount of content dependent on differentiation, etc.<br />
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Science content will be the relation between their designated power and how they can relate real world physics to what their character can do, and limitations therein.<br />
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In terms of NETS/ISTE, a lot of the top two: Creativity and Innovation; Collaboration and Communication.<br />
21st…
The class is an elective called "integrated projects"<br />
<br />
The objectives are multi faceted, clearly in the language arts arena, students will write and respond with x amount of content dependent on differentiation, etc.<br />
<br />
Science content will be the relation between their designated power and how they can relate real world physics to what their character can do, and limitations therein.<br />
<br />
In terms of NETS/ISTE, a lot of the top two: Creativity and Innovation; Collaboration and Communication.<br />
21st Century Learning Skills- advanced problem solving, etc.<br />
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Your post made me think about economics and the game, and the effect on world balance of resources and supply/demand if individuals have powers...that is a hook I am going to explore in game terms. When one looks at games like Pandemic, or Power Grid, even Agricola, the resource to time allocation is one of the crucial elements of game balance. What are the learning objecti…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-07:649749:Comment:2863932009-02-07T04:55:59.889ZKate Fanellihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KateFanelli
What are the learning objectives for this? Is this a creative writing class?<br />
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I've recently read some neat ideas on blogging for math teachers (which is what I am). I'm trying to imagine how you your format might fit into content objectives in realms beyond creative writing or discussion around current topics in the content areas like science and social studies.
What are the learning objectives for this? Is this a creative writing class?<br />
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I've recently read some neat ideas on blogging for math teachers (which is what I am). I'm trying to imagine how you your format might fit into content objectives in realms beyond creative writing or discussion around current topics in the content areas like science and social studies. It is still in the early stag…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-07:649749:Comment:2863902009-02-07T04:29:54.603ZJBrainhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JBrain
It is still in the early stages, but basically it is a mosaic story coupled with role playing. In the next round of posts, I will be entering plot churning to each of the student posts in the Character tabs. Then, in class, we will practice role playing, and from the role playing they will generate their next posts. In the role playing, they have plot points to spend, etc. Most of them do not have experience in any form of rpg, so it will push my game mastering skills.
It is still in the early stages, but basically it is a mosaic story coupled with role playing. In the next round of posts, I will be entering plot churning to each of the student posts in the Character tabs. Then, in class, we will practice role playing, and from the role playing they will generate their next posts. In the role playing, they have plot points to spend, etc. Most of them do not have experience in any form of rpg, so it will push my game mastering skills. I went to your sight and poke…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-07:649749:Comment:2862942009-02-07T01:32:27.012ZChris Woodsidehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Chris64
I went to your sight and poked around, but I'm not quite sure I understand the mechanics behind it. Assuming I understand it correctly, it looks engaging and I'm inrigued. But could you please break it down for me?<br />
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Thanks.
I went to your sight and poked around, but I'm not quite sure I understand the mechanics behind it. Assuming I understand it correctly, it looks engaging and I'm inrigued. But could you please break it down for me?<br />
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Thanks. That's cool. I looked at your…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-06:649749:Comment:2861282009-02-06T22:12:05.656ZKate Fanellihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KateFanelli
That's cool. I looked at your website. I'm wondering how this is going to play out in the blog/game. Do the characters have to interact? How does it connect to the science objectives?<br />
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I looked at a couple of the characters that were posted. The kids are writing a lot.
That's cool. I looked at your website. I'm wondering how this is going to play out in the blog/game. Do the characters have to interact? How does it connect to the science objectives?<br />
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I looked at a couple of the characters that were posted. The kids are writing a lot. When i play tested this, one…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-06:649749:Comment:2859792009-02-06T17:14:29.346ZJBrainhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JBrain
When i play tested this, one concern i had was that the male figure was out being the FPS, while back at HQ, the faithful female manned the com center. Just once, it would be nice to see the roles in different configs.
When i play tested this, one concern i had was that the male figure was out being the FPS, while back at HQ, the faithful female manned the com center. Just once, it would be nice to see the roles in different configs. I'm setting up a combination…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-06:649749:Comment:2859752009-02-06T17:13:05.114ZJBrainhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JBrain
I'm setting up a combination role playing/blog, based on a near future world.<br />
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http://my-ecoach.com/project.php?id=14287<br />
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I will probably change the interface one more time into a more freewheeling one. The students, many of whom do not consider themselves writers, are really excited about this project. Next up, icons, we all have Photoshop Elements on our laptops, for our characters. Today, I'm in a workshop, so the sub is giving the students an assignment where they will have to explore the…
I'm setting up a combination role playing/blog, based on a near future world.<br />
<br />
http://my-ecoach.com/project.php?id=14287<br />
<br />
I will probably change the interface one more time into a more freewheeling one. The students, many of whom do not consider themselves writers, are really excited about this project. Next up, icons, we all have Photoshop Elements on our laptops, for our characters. Today, I'm in a workshop, so the sub is giving the students an assignment where they will have to explore the real physics behind their "powers".<br />
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I'm using combinations of crunchy bits (see Robin Law) from the Theatrix role playing system, our since 1980 home grown D & D based roleplaying world (I'm dming at Dundracon again over President's Day), and my own twists as a teacher to make this work in the classroom.