Using Academic Games Design Question 5 – Element 25

Noticing When To Use Academic Games How will you use academic games to cognitively engage or re-engage students?

Before we begin… Before we begin talking about element 25, let’s be sure there is an understanding about how the elements in Design Question 5 are related. This is important as you plan your lessons. Watch the video on the next slide. Please take notes, documenting how the elements in Design Question 5 are related.

How are the elements in Design Question 5 related to each other? Introduction to Design Question 5

How are the elements related to each other? You should have noticed: Elements in DQ5 can be used simultaneously within a lesson. They need to be intentionally planned for and are teacher directed. Now let’s talk about element 25 specifically.

Review Teacher and Student Evidence NOTE: This list of evidence is not all inclusive but is instead a list of possible examples.

Review Scale for Element 25

Desired Effect for Student Learning Strategies will only produce desired effect when implemented accurately and in the right context. The desired effect for element 25 is “Students will cognitively engage or re-engage as a result of the use of academic games and inconsequential competition.” To receive an Innovating rating, the teacher must adapt and create new strategies for unique student needs and situations in order for the desired effect to be evident in ALL students.

Before watching the videos, think about… How do you use academic games in your classroom? How do you use academic games to re-engage your students?

Examples of Element 25: Using Academic Games Note: you must be logged into iObservation to view the following videos. Once you have logged into iObservation, click resource library and type the following into the search bar: Middle School German Sample Video of Using Academic Games Protocol Video: Using Academic Games (First Grade)

Now that you have watched the videos, reflect… To achieve an Applying rating, how can you monitor the extent to which students focus on the academic content of the game? Need monitoring ideas? Click hereClick here To achieve an Innovating rating, how might you adapt and create new strategies using academic games to maintain student engagement that addresses ALL unique student needs and situations? Need adaptation ideas? Click hereClick here

Remember… The academic games should have a purpose. Be sure your game reinforces important concepts. The games need to be structured. Keep in mind it is not about having a winner or loser, although friendly competition is welcome. Academic games provide opportunities for teachers to address conative skills.

It’s Your Evaluation, Make the Most of It! Your evaluator will only rate you on what he/she sees which is OK because it is not necessary for you to have everything checked in the teacher and/or student evidence to receive a good rating. Also, remember you can invite your evaluator to your classroom to see you using this element. You have control of what your evaluator sees.

Is This Element in your PGP? 1. Sign into 1. Click on the Growth tab 2. Click on the Plans option. 3. Open your current plan and fill out a new Reflection Log, answering the appropriate questions. 2. Decide how you will change your teaching as a result of viewing this module. 3. Execute your change, reflect on its impact, and fill out another Reflection Log in iObservation.

How Are You Supported? Here are resources in case you have further questions: Your evaluator Another evaluator on your campus Your school’s Classroom Practice Mentor (CPM) For more examples and resources visit the All About Marzano websiteAll About Marzano Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) About Student Engagement – Pasco County SchoolsAbout Student Engagement