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INTRODUCTION TO

STUDENT GAME DESIGN WITH�

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SESSION OBJECTIVE

In this session participants will explore the Breakout EDU digital game builder and learn how to bring the power of game design to their classroom.

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SESSION OUTLINE

  • What is Breakout EDU
  • What makes a great Breakout EDU Digital Game
  • Building your first game
  • Playing games
  • How to get started and Q&A

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WHAT IS BREAKOUT EDU?

Breakout EDU is the immersive learning games platform that is transforming teaching and learning in classrooms around the world.

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Breakout EDU brings the power of escape rooms into the classroom through physical and digital games.

PHYSICAL GAMES

DIGITAL

GAMES

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PLATFORM.BREAKOUTEDU.COM

Where you access the physical game instructions and all the digital games.

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WHAT MAKES

A GREAT PUZZLE?

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GREAT PUZZLES

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  • Require critical thinking
  • Encourage player collaboration
  • Are not obvious on first glance
  • Make use of inferencing to solve
  • Cultivate inquire and deep thinking
  • Are NOT a worksheet question

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PUZZLE

EXAMPLES

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MATH

EXAMPLE FROM GALAXY GAMES

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SCIENCE

INSERT DIRECTION PUZZLE PUZZLE EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE FROM MERCURY 13

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ENGLISH

INSERT WORD PUZZLE EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE FROM WHERE IS WADE WIZARD?

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LIBRARY

EXAMPLE FROM 1880’S TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE

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ART

EXAMPLE FROM ZOMBIE OUTBREAK

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MUSIC

INSERT SHAPE PUZZLE EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE FROM THE FACULTY MEETING

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LET’S BUILD!

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Go to student.breakoutedu.com

Click on “Sign Up”

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Enter our Class code of “XXXXXX”

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CLICK CREATE GAME

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STUDENT GAME DESIGN CLASS

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ELEMENTS OF A DIGITAL BREAKOUT EDU GAME

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SELECT YOUR FIRST LOCK TYPE

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CLUE CONTENT CHOICES

IMAGE TEXT VIDEO

Image types can be PNG, JPG, BMP, or Animated GIFs (under 5MB)

Text can be hyperlinked to URLs or other content

You can embed videos from sites like YouTube or Vimeo

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DESIGN

CHALLENGE

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INSTRUCTIONS

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20 MINUTES

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Create a 2-4 question Breakout EDU Digital game that features two or more different types of puzzles (color, shape, number, directions, or letters)

BUILDING A GAME

Photo via twitter from @jcdsps

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INSTRUCTIONS

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15 MINUTES

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Go to the classroom library and play 3 or more of your peers games. We will have a class discussion after to share your experiences.

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REVIEWING PEER GAMES

Photo via twitter from @MsPosavec

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ADDITIONAL GAME BUILDING RESOURCES

  • Full Breakout EDU Platform Access contains two complete courses on Student Game Design. One for the youngest learners, and the other for older students.

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  • Looking for inspiration on how to create some clever clues for your Breakout EDU Digital Game? Check out www.breakoutedu.com/puzzleresources

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TRAN5FORM

$25.00 off entire order

Minimum purchase of $75.00 * Active from today until Feb 8

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Q&A