Framing Questions
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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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Presentations Today!
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
Presentations Today!
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
Presentations Today!
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
Presentations Today!
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
Presentations Today!
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.
Presentations Today!
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