Program: School Library System
Audience: K-12 School Librarians
Dates: 3/1/2022 to 3/29/2022
Meeting Times: March 1, March 15,& March 29 from 4-5 pm
Location: Online
Research on the benefit of games for learning has led to an explosion in the educational gaming industry of fun and informative games. Sign-up for our three-part series to learn how we can utilize gameplay to lead authentic 21st-century learning in libraries.
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - Unlocking Student-Led Learning with Breakout EDU
Unlike competitive multiple-choice quiz games, well-designed games provide immersive experiences for students. Like novels, films, plays, and other media, teachers can use high-quality tools like games to help students access the curriculum while keeping engagement high. According to educators, the "fun” of gameplay is a core component of why games are so successful with children. Games can help children develop important yet difficult skills that they would otherwise avoid. Join us to participate in a Breakout EDU game to see how games can be used in an exciting way to get students actively engaged in their learning.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - Unlock creativity with Breakout EDU Game Design
Breakout EDU's Game Design Studio transforms students (and teachers!) from passive content consumers to active creators of new knowledge. Designing a great Breakout EDU game doesn't have to be a puzzle. Join us as Patti Harju, Breakout EDU's Game Designer, reveals the keys to creating a catchy story, setting up a smooth game flow, and crafting clever clues so that you can engage your students in the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
NOTE: Participants will receive a Breakout EDU platform code before the 2nd session.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - Create Your Own Breakout EDU Game
As a Breakout EDU master, you are now ready to create your Breakout EDU games! This working session will give you time to create and playtest Breakout EDU locks and games to take back to your library.