Expanding M2W: Look What’s New Using M2W in the Classroom Darlene Thompson - Yavapai Juvenile Detention Center Expanding M2W Success through Video Games ASU – Heather Griller Clark Art Institute of Phoenix Students

During your life there are times when you must make a change, or transition to a new situation or stage in life.

Transition is like a bridge connecting old to new. Going from familiar to unfamiliar

Some transition events are planned, marriage for example. Some we look forward to, like graduation. Some just happen whether we like it or not. Accidents, aging, death of a close loved one.

When change occurs in your life, new ideas and experiences are often gained.

Sometimes change will require us to give something up.

Handout Name 5 transition events that have already occurred in your life. What did you gain? What did you give up?

Have changes gone smoothly for you in the past?

What skills do we need to make change a positive thing? Resiliency, courage, strength and self awareness

You are unlike anyone else. Everyone’s “own self” sees and understands things uniquely.

In Chapter 1 to get a picture of who you are, you’ll: Identify your natural strengths, and your preferences, Your interests, values, learning styles, attitudes, and skills

In Chapter 2 to get the picture of where you are going, you’ll: Use your self awareness and unique perspective to set personal goals Make decisions with confidence.

In Chapter 3 to get the picture of how you will reach your goals, you’ll: Determine the skills you have that help you make things work out for you Practice other skills that will keep you strong enough to make your plan work, even when the going gets tough.

In Chapter 4 to get the picture of how you will keep things together, you’ll Think about and evaluate ways that you can help yourself And also ways that outside resources can help you

Video – Temporary Home Assessments begin Data, people, things checklist Thinking about myself Reality check Holland personality types Research my options What next?

You all started with the same materials and sun print Are any the same? Why?

Life Skills Video Game Set in a futuristic world of machines that mimics human society Cool environments and robot characters will draw players into the game Joint ASU-AIPX Project Interactive companion to the “Merging Two Worlds” program Life Skills Video Game Set in a futuristic world of machines that mimics human society Cool environments and robot characters will draw players into the game Joint ASU-AIPX Project Interactive companion to the “Merging Two Worlds” program

Engaging Characters Robots are very flexible and allow for a great deal of creativity in design. And they are always popular with consumers in video games and media. Engaging Characters Robots are very flexible and allow for a great deal of creativity in design. And they are always popular with consumers in video games and media.

Develops Life Skills Rewarding Positive Behaviors Hard Work Leads to Advancement Education/Training Leads to Opportunity Networking with Positive Social Groups Opens Doors Develops Life Skills Rewarding Positive Behaviors Hard Work Leads to Advancement Education/Training Leads to Opportunity Networking with Positive Social Groups Opens Doors Rewards Responsible Actions Pay Bills Maintain Robot Plan and Budget Money and Time

Cedona is a Robot Colony located on an island in a far away planet. In Cedona, robots of all shapes and sizes live and work. Cedona Colony offers many important jobs, but it also provide repairs, education, and even entertainment to its robot populace. Cedona is a living, breathing city despite the fact that its inhabitants are all machines.

Correlations with Human Society Robots society humorously reflects human society Apartments complexes are storage containers, Institutions of higher learning are download centers, restaurants are refueling stations Robots have similar goals and desires to humans

Upgraded Robots get the Best Jobs Just like in the real world, robots with the know-how, right tools, and can-do attitude achieve their goals Player begin as a basic robot model Upgrades change a robot’s looks, increases their knowledge, and gives them special abilities Players gain upgrades by going to school download centers or bought through money earned by working at jobs There are many ways to better oneself in Cedona!

Interchangeable Parts Encourage Customization Upgrades change a robot’s looks for maximum customizability Players can create a robot that suits their personality

Social Networking Bùsuto Bots offers many social networks for players to join and participate in. These include trade, hobby and entertainment oriented networks. A key feature of Bùsuto Bots is the Social Network Manager. From this interface players will be able to manage the time they spend with each network. Each network will have the potential to effect various aspects of the Robot’s life and career, in both positive and negative ways.

Merging Two Worlds Bùsuto Bots focuses on resiliency and successful adaptation to adversity. The game is structured to follow and reinforce the 4 major learning concepts of the Merging Two Worlds program. Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get there? How Do I Keep It All Together?

Contact Information Heather Griller Clark, Ph.D. Arizona State University Merging Two Worlds Chris Whaley Art Institute of Phoenix James Haldy Art Institute of Phoenix