Exploring the 4Cs Through GooseChase Edu

2019 BT Summit

Building Resilience: Leaders for a Lifetime

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Brian Whitson

Welcome!

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Help Document Companion

http://bit.ly/goosechaseGVL

Brian Whitson,

@scibri

Design Thinking | PBL | CBL Coach

China Grove Middle School, Rowan-Salisbury Schools

Apple Certified Teacher

Why Scavenger Hunts?

“Scavenger hunts allow kids to practice problem-solving in a tangible way”

Nicole LaChance,

Institute for Educational Advancement

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Effects of Active Learning

Scholars have found that active learning techniques such as problem-solving exercises and case studies can improve students’ retention and understanding of course material (Carr, Palmer, and Hagel, 2015; Chi, 2009; Myers and Jones, 1993; Prince, 2004; Scott et al., 2009)

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Why GooseChase Edu?

Goosechase Edu is the combination of the traditional scavenger hunt mixed with a digital platform.

It is the Scavenger Hunt 2.0 as it is interactive (involves pictures, video, and text)

Goosechase Edu can be set up in a matter of 5-10 minutes.

The activity runs itself with very few glitches.

Students report having a lot of fun (higher level of engagement)

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1. How do I sign up for a

Goosechase Edu Account?

• Visit to www.goosechase.com/edu
• Sign up with your school email address
• You are now ready to go (you may need to verify your account though)

Signing Up for Goosechase Edu

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2. What equipment is needed?

• Mobile Device (iPad, Mobile Phone, Some Chromebook) with camera & Internet Connection
• At this time, Goosechase may not be completed on a laptop though.
• The teacher needs a laptop and must be logged into the website (goosechase.com/edu)

3. Any best practices?

• Teams of 4-6 work best in my experience.
• One device per team, encourages collaboration
• Train teams to read notifications
• Start off with an easy Goosechase of 4-6 questions
• Integrate curriculum content into future Goosechase activities

4. How do I create a Goosechase?

• Start off with a simple 3-5 mission Goosechase to train your students with things they will be able to do.
• After the initial Goosechase, create a Goosechase tied to your class standards.
• Create missions that address standards and are engaging to students.
• Modify an existing worksheet or assignment.

Creating a Goosechase

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Benefits of Goosechase Edu

• Students are actively engaged (kinesthetic)
• Students experience the 4Cs: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, & Creativity
• Due to the nature of the scavenger hunt, this activity is “gamified” and this motivates students to be active participants

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Experience

It is now time to “Live the Goosechase”

Have fun!

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Goosechase & the 4Cs

Objective: We will use Peter Reynolds’ Happy Dreamer to explore the 4Cs during our Goosechase

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A picture is worth a thousand words

• Form teams of 4-6
• Download Goosechase App
• Play as “GUEST”
• Enter Code
• Check my screen periodically to see the “teacher side”

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Debrief the Goosechase

• What did you like about Goosechase?
• How could you use this in your classroom?
• How could you use this with your staff?

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Thanks!

Any questions?

You can find me at:

Brian Whitson, @scibri

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**Be sure to tweet @goosechasedu

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Credits

Special thanks to all the people who made and released these awesome resources for free:

• Presentation template by SlidesCarnival
• Photographs by Unsplash

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