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Hello!

I AM SARAH WOOD

I am an Educational Technology Consultant from Kent ISD. ��Also because I enjoy thinking outside the box to make learning engaging for students!

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EMAIL: sarahwood@kentisd.org

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1. Let’s Get Started:

What is your favorite memory of playing games?

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Learning Targets:

I can list multiple reasons why games can can be used for student engagement and comprehension.�
I can participate in an online discussions about engagement strategies and games I have used in my classroom.�
I can identify specific games and implementation strategies that can be used to increase student engagement and comprehension.

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2. Explanation:

What does this mean?

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2. Let us explain...

With a person sitting close to you, select one of the articles below.
Read the article individually and then as a pair, discuss and answer the questions on this sheet. http://bit.ly/articlesgames
Individually, read the summaries, noticings, and wonderings from each group. Respond with a comment for each group whose comments you read.

	The Glow Games: Games for the classroom
	Five Reasons to Use Games in the Classroom
	The Art and Science of Teaching / Using Games to Enhance Student Achievement
	Ways to Use Games Effectively in the Classroom

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3. Exploration:

Let’s explore some examples together!

And, because things are always so much more entertaining with sound effects...

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3. So, what are games I can use (physical)?

Any game can be adapted! Keep in mind that the content comes first, and the game second (EXPERIENCES not INSTRUCTION). You will want students to understand the content and use the game to reinforce and imprint the learning.

	Review Games Students LOVE \| Elementary, Middle, and High School
	Tasks Cards and Egged On
	Task Cards and Connect 4
	Adapting Uno for the Classroom
	(1) ELA/SS Glow Games and the �(2) STEAM Glow Games

Fun Fact: In a survey I did of two 4th grade STEAM classes, the most common game they played at home was UNO.

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3. So, what are games I can use (digital)?

Digital games are great for learning in the classroom, but can also be used for early finishers, online learning, and extension activities. Digital games (or components of larger games) can be adapted to fit your needs.

	Breakout EDU		Jigsaw Planet
	Educaplay		WISC-Online
	Quizziz		Classtools.net
	Kahoot		Jeopardy for GSlides
	Flippity		Quizlet

Fun Fact: Choice Boards are a great way to give students options for games and activities!

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4. Plan of Action:

How might you take an existing game and transform it for educational use?

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5. View Responses:

What are ideas that others have submitted? Take a look!

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6. Tying it All Together

Click Here to Add Your Words

How does implementing games in your classroom make you feel? There certainly is a time and place for games in the learning process and what might work for you, your students, and your content may not work for the teacher across the hall.

Add at least 3 individual words to the dynamic word cloud that describe how you feel about using games in the classroom. You may add your own words or click on an existing word.

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Look -

We Met Our Learning Targets!

I can list multiple reasons why games can can be used for student engagement and comprehension.�
I can participate in an online discussions about engagement strategies and games I have used in my classroom.�
I can identify specific games and implementation strategies that can be used to increase student engagement and comprehension.