FETC 2020: 40 in 40: Game-Based Learning is Elementary on any Device
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The information in these slides was presented on Thursday, January 16, 2020 during FETC's 2020 Annual Conference in Miami, Florida Melissa Henning, Manager, K12 Education Content, The Source for Learning, Inc. The content in these slides shares 40 tools, tips, and tricks for using game-based learning in the elementary classroom. Game-based learning is an engaging and effective way to review, assess, and inspire. Discover tools that you can use to create your own games and some "ready to go" gaming treasures! All resources shared are FREE and device agnostic (available as an app and on a web browser). Every tool shared will work on any device and is perfect for the BYOD classroom! Learn about ready-to-go activities, time-savers, management ideas, and more.
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FETC 2020: 40 in 40: Game-Based Learning is Elementary on any Device
- 1. 40 in 40: Game-Based Learning is Elementary on any Device Presented by: MELISSA HENNING
- 2. â—ŹTeachersFirst â—ŹOK2Ask â—ŹMySciLife A nonprofit organization creating and delivering technology-based content for over 40 years.
- 3. Want the resources from today’s session? Help us describe our impact. http://bit.ly/FETCGaming
- 8. Warnings and Tips • Acceptable Use Policy – know it and follow it! • Always test site before you share • Is email an option or a problem? • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
- 10. GaminginElementary Why? • Increase a Child’s Memory Capacity • Computer Fluency • Problem-Solving Skills
- 11. GaminginElementary Why? • Games are Fun • Games are Great for Assessment • Hand-Eye Coordination
- 12. GaminginElementary Why? • Beneficial for Attention Disorders • Skill-Building • Accept Failure • Better Engagement than Traditional Teaching
- 17. Management, Tips, and More • Options for how to use the games • Great for preK • Don’t forget the earbuds
- 21. Management, Tips, and More • Aligned to Common Core • Registration optional • Warning – grade level
- 27. Management, Tips, and More • Register to save progress • Sends out daily reminders • Use with world language classes, esl/ell and gifted.
- 32. Management, Tips, and More • App has limited FREE options, preview before you use • Web version is FREE • Use for targeted practice on specific skills • Share a link on your website
- 38. Management, Tips, and More • Standards included • Use for differentiation • Register your class – report cards and personalized learning
- 42. Management, Tips, and More • Gamify civics lessons • Create your own – primary sources of your choice • Test out the app!
- 51. Management, Tips, and More • No registration needed to play • Create a review game • Useful in all grades
- 60. Management, Tips, and More • Collaboration meets Gamification • Save time for group “finding” • Minimum of 4 to play
- 63. Management, Tips, and More • Use LARGE font with younger students • Consider laminating cards • Great for pre-assessment, exit tickets, formative assessment, and more
- 69. Management, Tips, and More • If completed as a self-paced activity, reading is required • Similar to Kahoot – however, questions can be read on individual devices • No account needed to play
- 72. Management, Tips, and More • Great for younger students, no reading required • Games, polls, surveys, Jumble, and other options
- 77. Management, Tips, and More • Full webinar on resources page • Create scavenger hunts or edit already made challenges
- 81. Management, Tips, and More • Read the free features before you begin • Many forms of assessment questions and feedback options
- 88. Management, Tips, and More • Great for students with limited reading ability • Use for early-finishers
- 93. Management, Tips, and More • Coding + Gaming • Available in both English and Spanish.
- 97. Management, Tips, and More • Coding + Gaming • App offers Tynker Junior
- 102. Management, Tips, and More • Game-based learning combined with learning management systems • Introduction video on resource page
- 106. Management, Tips, and More • Most games are free, unless created by professional authors • Free version is public and comments are permitted
- 113. Management, Tips, and More • ClassDojo falls under the FERPA laws for directory information and educational records • We suggest to get parental permission before using Dojo
- 117. Management, Tips, and More • Class123 falls under the FERPA laws for directory information and educational records • We suggest to get parental permission before using Class123
- 120. Management, Tips, and More • Quick link on resource page to one-minute intro video • For more information view the archive of a recent webinar about Symbaloo Learning Paths
- 121. Tips for Game-Based Learning in K-5 • Student Experts • Solo Cup Management • Sandbox Time • Game-Based Learning Tech Toolbox • Share Web Tools
- 126. Want the resources from today’s session? Help us describe our impact. http://bit.ly/FETCGaming
- 127. Keep in Touch @MrsMHenning @SFLOK2Ask Thank you! Don’t forget the survey