tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786418133593157.post8768598775983920918..comments2023-11-06T03:55:07.982-06:00Comments on YA Books and More: My Adventures in Breakout EDUNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00948709936170679084noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786418133593157.post-76657432487677347492017-05-18T08:02:40.385-05:002017-05-18T08:02:40.385-05:00I've been having fun with Breakouts, too! (My...I've been having fun with Breakouts, too! (My second game for elementary school was just accepted to be published on the BreakoutEDU site.)<br /><br />This summer I'm planning to create a big library orientation one for grades 7-10.Mary Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025193047211322533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786418133593157.post-60448252919940570802017-05-17T16:41:18.739-05:002017-05-17T16:41:18.739-05:00LOVE your idea of different modalities! I'm go...LOVE your idea of different modalities! I'm going to incorporate some of these next time. And if you're using QR codes, get the kids to use their snapchats instead of downloading an app. This happened with the first game, hence the secret message instead ��Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948709936170679084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260786418133593157.post-4300528135127157002017-05-17T13:12:11.693-05:002017-05-17T13:12:11.693-05:00LOVE Breakout EDU. I've done pre-made games a...LOVE Breakout EDU. I've done pre-made games and games I wrote myself, and I'm always interested to see what causes the most consternation when students try to figure out the clues. The locks DO need close attention, as does the whole process. When doing the game with a class, we found that having smaller groups was best. There is a great color coding explanation that helped us to work with groups as big as 36 students. <br /><br />Our choir did one as well -- but for that I used 4 boxes, with 4 groups to each box. This makes for a LOT of preparation, so as Naomi says, start days ahead. The more modalities that you use, the better. We used audio clues, video, math, spelling, etc. Don't be afraid to tweak an existing story or base your clue on one found in the community. Most folks are VERY helpful and happy to share.MMWmShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179005549810213598noreply@blogger.com