On Thursday, 11/21, join us @ 7pm for #LevelUpEDU, a games in education chat! Join us for conversation and collaboration related to games-based learning, game design, esports edu, and more!
November 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
On Thursday, 11/21, join us @ 7pm for #LevelUpEDU, a games in education chat! Join us for conversation and collaboration related to games-based learning, game design, esports edu, and more!
November 19, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Choose 20 games that have stayed with you or influenced you. One game per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
4/20
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
4/20
December 9, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Choose 20 games that have stayed with you or influenced you. One game per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
4/20
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
4/20
A2: I enjoy teaching games that can be treated like literature. I’ve taught the following games as units of study:
1) Portal 2
2) Detroit Become Human
3) Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
4) Final Fantasy 7: Remake
5) The Girl and the Robot
6) Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter
7) Bound
#LevelUpEDU
1) Portal 2
2) Detroit Become Human
3) Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
4) Final Fantasy 7: Remake
5) The Girl and the Robot
6) Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter
7) Bound
#LevelUpEDU
Ok it's time for #LevelUpEDU Question 2!
Q2. What games have you used in your classroom or for teaching and learning?
I can't wait to hear how you all are using games. Bonus points for the most unique use of a game!
Q2. What games have you used in your classroom or for teaching and learning?
I can't wait to hear how you all are using games. Bonus points for the most unique use of a game!
November 22, 2024 at 12:35 AM
A2: I enjoy teaching games that can be treated like literature. I’ve taught the following games as units of study:
1) Portal 2
2) Detroit Become Human
3) Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
4) Final Fantasy 7: Remake
5) The Girl and the Robot
6) Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter
7) Bound
#LevelUpEDU
1) Portal 2
2) Detroit Become Human
3) Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
4) Final Fantasy 7: Remake
5) The Girl and the Robot
6) Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter
7) Bound
#LevelUpEDU
Let's get started with introductions!
I'm Kelly McNeil, Sr. Learning Experience Designer at Digital Promise - gamer, education researcher, mom and community builder (not in any specific order 😅 ).
Current Games: Lego Fortnite and Balatro
#LevelUpEDU
I'm Kelly McNeil, Sr. Learning Experience Designer at Digital Promise - gamer, education researcher, mom and community builder (not in any specific order 😅 ).
Current Games: Lego Fortnite and Balatro
#LevelUpEDU
January 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Let's get started with introductions!
I'm Kelly McNeil, Sr. Learning Experience Designer at Digital Promise - gamer, education researcher, mom and community builder (not in any specific order 😅 ).
Current Games: Lego Fortnite and Balatro
#LevelUpEDU
I'm Kelly McNeil, Sr. Learning Experience Designer at Digital Promise - gamer, education researcher, mom and community builder (not in any specific order 😅 ).
Current Games: Lego Fortnite and Balatro
#LevelUpEDU
Yes! There's definitely a level of interactivity that you can't replicate with other media. #LevelUpEDU
February 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Yes! There's definitely a level of interactivity that you can't replicate with other media. #LevelUpEDU
If this gets 1000 likes I'll finish building the game
#LevelUpEdu #EdTech #Gaming #MathSky #EduSky #ITeachMath #BuildInPublic
#LevelUpEdu #EdTech #Gaming #MathSky #EduSky #ITeachMath #BuildInPublic
December 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM
If this gets 1000 likes I'll finish building the game
#LevelUpEdu #EdTech #Gaming #MathSky #EduSky #ITeachMath #BuildInPublic
#LevelUpEdu #EdTech #Gaming #MathSky #EduSky #ITeachMath #BuildInPublic
November 22, 2024 at 12:14 AM
I think I still feel that as an adult - setting up systems and the router and also including my kids on this as they were growing up. Totally agree with you! #LevelUpEDU
January 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I think I still feel that as an adult - setting up systems and the router and also including my kids on this as they were growing up. Totally agree with you! #LevelUpEDU
This game is such a great example of a discussion a game development class could focus on.
Which perspective is the right perspective? How do you stick to your vision for a game when a loud section of the audience is clamoring for the direction you didn’t take?
#LevelUpEDU
Which perspective is the right perspective? How do you stick to your vision for a game when a loud section of the audience is clamoring for the direction you didn’t take?
#LevelUpEDU
December 12, 2024 at 12:06 PM
This game is such a great example of a discussion a game development class could focus on.
Which perspective is the right perspective? How do you stick to your vision for a game when a loud section of the audience is clamoring for the direction you didn’t take?
#LevelUpEDU
Which perspective is the right perspective? How do you stick to your vision for a game when a loud section of the audience is clamoring for the direction you didn’t take?
#LevelUpEDU
Choose 20 games that have stayed with you or influenced you. One game per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
December 10, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Choose 20 games that have stayed with you or influenced you. One game per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
🍀🎮 Luck, Legends & Learning in Games! 🎲✨
Join me and @stayplayingnick.com for #LevelUpEDU Chat TONIGHT at 7 PM ET as we explore myths, legends, storytelling & luck-based game mechanics in education!
How do stories shape learning? Can chance & treasure hunts boost engagement? Let’s chat!
#EduSky
Join me and @stayplayingnick.com for #LevelUpEDU Chat TONIGHT at 7 PM ET as we explore myths, legends, storytelling & luck-based game mechanics in education!
How do stories shape learning? Can chance & treasure hunts boost engagement? Let’s chat!
#EduSky
March 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🍀🎮 Luck, Legends & Learning in Games! 🎲✨
Join me and @stayplayingnick.com for #LevelUpEDU Chat TONIGHT at 7 PM ET as we explore myths, legends, storytelling & luck-based game mechanics in education!
How do stories shape learning? Can chance & treasure hunts boost engagement? Let’s chat!
#EduSky
Join me and @stayplayingnick.com for #LevelUpEDU Chat TONIGHT at 7 PM ET as we explore myths, legends, storytelling & luck-based game mechanics in education!
How do stories shape learning? Can chance & treasure hunts boost engagement? Let’s chat!
#EduSky
Thank you! @edugamergal.bsky.social - got the infographic! #LevelUpEDU
March 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Thank you! @edugamergal.bsky.social - got the infographic! #LevelUpEDU
Developer Reacts!
First Grader playing through my Fractions Game
I had to cut this for time quite a bit. Hopefully we'll be able to post longer clips on here soon.
#MathSky #Games4Ed #Edusky #LevelUpEdu
First Grader playing through my Fractions Game
I had to cut this for time quite a bit. Hopefully we'll be able to post longer clips on here soon.
#MathSky #Games4Ed #Edusky #LevelUpEdu
November 27, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Developer Reacts!
First Grader playing through my Fractions Game
I had to cut this for time quite a bit. Hopefully we'll be able to post longer clips on here soon.
#MathSky #Games4Ed #Edusky #LevelUpEdu
First Grader playing through my Fractions Game
I had to cut this for time quite a bit. Hopefully we'll be able to post longer clips on here soon.
#MathSky #Games4Ed #Edusky #LevelUpEdu
A3. I’d love to explore action research topics on playful professional learning with Minecraft Education, UEFN, Unity for Educators, and Games for Change. I hope to publish research in the upcoming year. I’m always looking for accessible resources to share with our community educators. #LevelUpEDU
January 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
A3. I’d love to explore action research topics on playful professional learning with Minecraft Education, UEFN, Unity for Educators, and Games for Change. I hope to publish research in the upcoming year. I’m always looking for accessible resources to share with our community educators. #LevelUpEDU
Can you share links with us?? #LevelUpEDU what resources do you recommend for learning how to build escape room websites? (I love them!)
February 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Can you share links with us?? #LevelUpEDU what resources do you recommend for learning how to build escape room websites? (I love them!)
What are you getting during the Steam Autumn sale? #gaming #LevelUpEDU
November 27, 2024 at 6:03 PM
What are you getting during the Steam Autumn sale? #gaming #LevelUpEDU
Looking forward to it, as well! #levelupedu
November 22, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Looking forward to it, as well! #levelupedu
oh I agree with this so much! Kids figure stuff out really fast and I have always gone into my classrooms saying 'no, I don't know everything and we can learn and figure it out together!' I think it is a sign of a great educator that can do this! #LevelUpEDU
January 31, 2025 at 12:36 AM
oh I agree with this so much! Kids figure stuff out really fast and I have always gone into my classrooms saying 'no, I don't know everything and we can learn and figure it out together!' I think it is a sign of a great educator that can do this! #LevelUpEDU
My Christmas present to myself arrived, has been assembled and is in use! No more excuses not to stream with everything all set up other than feeling super down lately. Here’s to bluer skies tomorrow 🌤️💙 #gamer #LevelUpEDU
December 11, 2024 at 3:03 AM
My Christmas present to myself arrived, has been assembled and is in use! No more excuses not to stream with everything all set up other than feeling super down lately. Here’s to bluer skies tomorrow 🌤️💙 #gamer #LevelUpEDU
Q3 #YouthMADE #LevelUpEDU Game Design Chat
What sort of game design projects are your students currently working on?
—
Game Jams! (post teaching)
My company challenges creators to build new game types as we develop new features. We release templates and docs with essential info (e.g., game loops).
What sort of game design projects are your students currently working on?
—
Game Jams! (post teaching)
My company challenges creators to build new game types as we develop new features. We release templates and docs with essential info (e.g., game loops).
November 26, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Q3 #YouthMADE #LevelUpEDU Game Design Chat
What sort of game design projects are your students currently working on?
—
Game Jams! (post teaching)
My company challenges creators to build new game types as we develop new features. We release templates and docs with essential info (e.g., game loops).
What sort of game design projects are your students currently working on?
—
Game Jams! (post teaching)
My company challenges creators to build new game types as we develop new features. We release templates and docs with essential info (e.g., game loops).
I was a Zelda fan girl in my early gamer girl days #LevelUpEDU
February 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I was a Zelda fan girl in my early gamer girl days #LevelUpEDU
Choose 20 games that have stayed with you or influenced you. One game per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
13/20
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
13/20
December 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Choose 20 games that have stayed with you or influenced you. One game per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
13/20
#GameChallenge
#Games
#gamesineducation
#LevelUpEDU
13/20
A1: Teach history through the lens of games from the 80s. #LevelUpEDU
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January 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A1: Teach history through the lens of games from the 80s. #LevelUpEDU