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Today’s Gamemasters Students Alex M., Alex S., Sam, Rylie and Elle Staff Linda Dierks Information Innovation Learning Specialist dierksl@isd112.org @ldierks

Overview Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmRxDN0sv1U Only play this video if you are introducing the concept of Breakout EDU to a a group of people playing for the first time. Not intended for teachers to use with students.

Working the Locks, Using Technology and HINT CARDS The hints cards allow the players to work to their frustration level, but not beyond. At any point in the game when the players get stuck or frustrated they can ask for a hint. As the facilitator you can decide how much information you want to give them. It is important that you are familiar with the game and know how all the puzzles are solved so that you can provide effective hints. If you don’t know the game, go back to the game page (breakotuedu.com/games) and watch the video for that game. Here’s a blog post with different perspectives on the role of the hint cards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=FyNge2VFICk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqULAuVx2Os The timer is a video. If you have crummy internet, you may want to consider using a phone time or another option. The timer is best if it’s projected onto a large screen so players can watch it count down.

Review the game What went well? Did your group work well together? EXPLAIN What were your biggest struggles? What will you do differently next time? Review all the steps in the game. Share how the team solved each of the puzzles and ask them to do a

Debrief Questions How did your group work well together? How do you think your group could have been more effective? What puzzles did you find the most difficult? How did you utilize each individual's strengths? How did you find out who had what strength? How did you contribute to your team? What would you do differently next time? Do you feel like your ideas were heard? How can a game like this be used in your classroom? Where can Breakout EDU games fit in the curriculum? What are some ways games can be designed for larger groups? Feel free to adapt any of these questions for your audience. I project these questions and open it up to the audience to choose to answer any of them or bring up another topic of their choice.

You are working together as one team 6 Tips for Success You are working together as one team The better you communicate and collaborate the more successful you will be If you solve a puzzle, make sure the rest of your team knows Come together intermittently to review what you know Decide as a team when to use your hint cards Never give up, ever. It is always possible to complete a Breakout with minimal time on the clock. Heck! We did it with one second left one time! Make sure you explain any places in the room that are off limits (maybe the teacher’s desk, book shelves). Also, be sure to explain any special locks that the players may have an issue with. For example, many first time players have never encountered a directional lock before and need to know how to reset it in order to try another combination.

Resources Breakout EDU Getting Started 45 Minute Game Timer Games Facebook Group Link Kits for sale or make your own Beta form for password to Games 45 Minute Game Timer Digital Breakout Home Breakout EDU Resource Ideas

In learning, the journey is far more important than the destination. Be sure to explain that there are two different options for obtaining a kit. People can purchase the kit from Breakout EDU or they can put one together themselves using the open source instructions. The only unique piece that we create is the wooden box. A regular tool box that you can lock also works.

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