Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This lesson provides an overview of ethical theory and integrity through discussion, reflection, and game-based learning. Through this lesson, students will gain a basic understanding of three common ethical frameworks: deontology, consequentialism, and virtue theory; and they will come to understand... Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
Date Updated: November 17th, 2022
Ethics
In this lesson, students build key information literacy skills related to collecting, evaluating, and using information from different media types and formats to support a conclusion. Students start by playing through The Detective: Verona, a digital game-based learning (DGBL) module, to introduce the... Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
Date Updated: November 8th, 2022
Information Literacy
In this lesson, students will explore the calculus concepts of optimization and learn to increase their ability to identify, model, and set up functions to solve calculus word problems, focusing on the conceptual understanding over calculations. This is done through a mix of activities and by playing... Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
Date Updated: January 4th, 2023
Calculus Optimization
In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of sampling distributions and the central limit theorem through hands-on activities and practical application in the Deadly Distribution digital game-based learning (DGBL) module. Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
Date Updated: January 4th, 2023
Sampling Distribution and the Central Limit Theorem
In this lesson, students will learn about the concepts of evolution and natural selection through playing Perfect Strain, a digital game-based learning (DGBL) module. The DGBL module allows them to explore and apply the concepts they are learning within an interactive world using artificial selection... Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
Date Updated: November 3rd, 2022
Evolution and Natural Selection
In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of statistical hypotheses by looking at what a statistical hypothesis is, how they are formed, and some methods of testing them. Once they have been introduced to the basic concepts, they will be able to apply these concepts by playing Potions!, a digital... Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
Date Updated: March 5th, 2023
Formulating Statistical Hypotheses and Hypothesis Testing
In this lesson, students will learn about the concepts of growth mindset and neuroplasticity, how to identify their own mindsets, and methods to change them. Students will play through Advance U: The TALENT Machine, a digital game-based learning (DGBL) module, to explore these concepts in an interactive... Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
Date Updated: June 28th, 2022
Mindset and Neuroplasticity
Learning to set and work toward goals is an important life skill. In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of goal setting and time management and then apply what they learn while playing the Advance U: Learning Strategies digital game-based learning (DGBL) module, which allows them to experience... Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
Date Updated: December 13th, 2022
Goal Setting and Time Management
In this game, students play as an emergency manager for a fictional region beset by deadly disasters. They build structures, hire earth science and STEM professionals, and research new technologies to enhance their weather awareness and preparedness. The game also emphasizes budget and resource management. Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
December 1st, 2021
This lesson focuses on scaffolding the use of the Get a Life college and career simulation game in the classroom, specifically targeting career awareness in middle school students. Participants will play the game and experience classroom activities designed to process the gameplay and facilitate discussion... Read more »
Created by: William Thompson
Date Updated: November 2nd, 2021
