Framing Questions

• What is Gamestorming?

• How can I use it to improve collaboration in a PBL Context?

Gamestorming Agenda

Webinar Norms

Phone on mute when you are not talking.

Feel free to interrupt with questions.

Use the Instant Messaging forum (note public/private postings)

Participate in follow-up conversations in the Echo Discussion Group!

Logistics Introduction

And Overview

Examples andApplications

Create your own/Next Steps

1st Game!Just for fun (and to practice), post your “Supername” and corresponding “Super Power” in the chat window!

As an example:

Me: Super Name = Capt. Excitable

Me: Super Power =able to get completely carried away by a new idea at the drop of a hat!

http://www.gogamestorm.com/?category_name=icebreakers

The Raw Material

http://www.gogamestorm.com

Setting the stage

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Moments of Collaboration

Group Formation Making a decision

Generating IdeasUnderstanding the Problem

Generating or Analyzing Criteria

Gamespace Boundaries

Rules Artifacts

Goal

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Moments of Collaboration

Group Formation Making a decision

Generating IdeasUnderstanding the Problem

Generating or Analyzing Criteria

The Basics:- Everyone creates their card on an index card.-Give them categories to include. (ex: hobbies, interests, talents, surprising facts, etc.)-Share with their group and use the info for the Strengths/Weaknesses/Roles Section of the Contract

Trading Card Variations

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Moments of Collaboration

Group Formation Making a decision

Generating IdeasUnderstanding the Problem

Generating or Analyzing Criteria

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The Basics:Goal:-Gain a deeper understanding of your audience or client.

Method:-Determine a question or set of questions you would want to ask your audience.- Create a visual map-Label the map for different parts of their experience (i.e. thinking, hearing, saying, feeling, doing)-Try to put yourself in their position and generate details about their experience.

Scenario:

For a biology project, students are creating wellness guides to go in a doctor’s office specifically targeted at young/teen mothers.

teen mother-to-be

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Moments of Collaboration

Group Formation Making a decision

Generating IdeasUnderstanding the Problem

Generating or Analyzing Criteria

The Basics:-Hand out copies of the rubric.-Have students identify words they don’t understand OR words that are ABSTRACT/SUBJECTIVE-Share out a list of words and identify a certain number 3-10 to explore.- Pass out post-it notes and have each person draw a picture to represent each of the terms.-Post under each of the words- Debrief

Possible Debrief Options:-Immediate debrief-Gallery walk-Journal-Small group discussion-Defer discussion- Combination of the above

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Moments of Collaboration

Group Formation Making a decision

Generating IdeasUnderstanding the Problem

Generating or Analyzing Criteria

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Presentation Formats

Horror Romantic Comedy Comedy

Documentary Shock-u-mentary Mocumentary

PSA

Sonnet

Short Story

Music Video

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Moments of Collaboration

Group Formation Making a decision

Generating IdeasUnderstanding the Problem

Generating or Analyzing Criteria

The Basics:Goal:Help a group agree on a list of priorities

Method:-Generate a list of items to be prioritized.

- (could be another good rubric review)-Create a chart with the following categories

- Item- $ value- Why

-Have groups determine how much of their imaginary $100 they would “spend” for each of the items and provide a rational why.

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Moments of Collaboration

Group Formation Making a decision

Generating IdeasUnderstanding the Problem

Generating or Analyzing Criteria

Planning Day to Day Work!

Pie Chart AgendaThe Basics:

-Draw a circle to represent total time- Put the objective in the middle- Have the group determine how much time they need for each step to complete the objective.-Once the agenda is set the meeting begins.

Could also be good for:

-Faculty Meetings-Project Planning-Negotiating class time

Common Themes?

• Visual element• Flexibility of facilitation• Room for individualization• Alternate ways of framing problems• Very concrete/hands on• Student ownership of process

Framing Questions

• What is Gamestorming?

• How can I use it to improve collaboration in a PBL Context?

Next Steps:

-Visit the wiki- http://www.gogamestorm.com

-48 hour rule-Echo Discussion Board

- https://echo.newtechnetwork.org/?q=ntlp/groups/forum/1322057