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HELLO!

Kristina Allison

Chilton Middle School

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WHAT’S GOOSECHASE?

Part 1

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WHAT’S GOOSECHASE?

Platform for creating educational and engaging scavenger hunts.

Allows educators to:

Create learning experiences that get students active.
Easily use points to incentify students to complete activities.
Monitor progress on activities.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

Step 1: Create The Game

Build game at goosechase.com.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

Step 2: Setup Missions

Specify “missions” (or tasks) that students/staff will complete.
Missions can require:

A photo / video be taken.
A text response.
A GPS check in.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

Step 3: Start the Competition

Students/staff join the game and complete missions from the GooseChase iOS or Android app.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

Step 4: Track & Review Progress

Monitor via the Leaderboard and Activity Feed.
After the game, review submissions and debrief.

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LET’S PLAY!

Part 2

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LET’S TRY IT!

We’re going on a GooseChase!

To participate in this workshop’s GooseChase hunt:�

Form a team!�(groups of 2 or 3 please)�
Open the GooseChase app.�(or download by searching “GooseChase” in the AppStore / PlayStore)�
Create a GooseChase account.�
Search for “Techfest Session Sample PD/Workshop Game.”�
Create/join your team. �(only one person needs to create the team)�
Start completing missions!

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LET’S TRY IT!

During Game: Activity Feed

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LET’S TRY IT!

Debrief�

What missions did you find most difficult? Why?
Did your team work well together? How could you work more effectively?
What missions were most enjoyable? Why?
Are there any missions you’d like to go back and revisit? Why?
How would you/your team participate differently next time?

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CREATING A GAME

Part 4

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WHERE DO I START?

Demo: Managing a Game from the Game Manager

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BEST PRACTICES

Part 5

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GOOSECHASE BEST PRACTICES

Is GooseChase free?

GooseChase EDU Program�

Educator Basic

Unlimited games with up to 5 teams.
1 simultaneous “live” game.�

Discounted educator plans available for more flexibility (starting at $49/year).

FREE!

Get started at GooseChase.com/EDU.

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GOOSECHASE BEST PRACTICES

Tips for Success

How many games do I need?

One game per section, per topic.

This separates leaderboard & activity feed content based on class section and activity - making for easy reporting!

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Tips for Success

Ask yourself: “How are my students going to join?”

Consider your technical environment.

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GOOSECHASE BEST PRACTICES

Tips for Success

Leverage Text Based Missions

Collect valuable data with open ended text based missions.

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THANKS :)

CONNECT WITH GOOSECHASE

GooseChase.com/EDU

@GooseChaseEDU

What questions do you have?

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