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What is this about? Students complete the
curriculum while also participating as “players” in an online game which follows that curriculum.Higher motivationMore learning
possibilitiesDiverse learning stylesBetter online curriculum
design
The Basic Design: AP Literature
Tell the story of literary theory: how ideas about interpretation have (d)evolved
The Basic Design: AP Literature
Game Premise: The authors of the canon are being killed by mysterious forces. Protect the literary canon!
The Basic Design: AP Literature
Translation: Post-structuralist theory is undermining the concept of close analysis.
Assumptions Digital literacy is
now. Online learning is
growing reality. Learning
Management Systems (LMS) must meet our needs as students and teachers.
Needs…
More smart practice is good.
Collaboration is good. Social proof /
validation is motivator “Publication” is under-
represented Students understand
rubrics by using them
…And Necessities Growing AP
population 60100 Paper load issues Personal health
issues Digital natives in my
classroom
LMS Weaknesses
Most LMS is lameWorst of classroom“Cheating”Poor interfacesBoring work
Set-up is overwhelming
Tedium; busywork
Blended Learning Requirements Integrate online &
classroom Easier teaching
Faster eval, more work accomplished
More accessibleHomebound,
vacations, illness
Improved LearningScores up!
Deeper and different learning vs. mere entertainment
Natural or second-natureStill working on it!
Blended Learning Requirements
The Game “Role play” story
integrated into curriculum
Activities teach content and also build the storyline
Choices offer consequences to game (Choose your own Adventure)
Build the Storyline Grade points
Experience! Characters & names Badges Climaxes Boss battles Victories, Rewards Teamwork Competition Assignments relate to
storyline
The Battles:
Game activity scores Bragging rights, game
rewards, but not points earned.
Anonymous with game names
Blended Class
Discuss and debrief exercises – Partial flip
Discuss game strategies
Debrief and redesign game structure
Move from physical to digital and back
Recommendations Start slow (Beta) In-class discussion,
reviews, clues Strategy & review talks Work reviews Publish/Showcase! Collaborate! Multiple products &
methods Listen, but only mostly Experiment
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