EdGamer 77: Starting a Game Club Part 2

This week on EdGamer Episode 77 we review and dissect Zack’s new Game Club efforts! We also review some old Bangles songs, more Minecraft, simple maps, and simple games. This is an eclectic but action packed episode of EdGamer. Tune-in and level-up!

Show Host: Zack Gilbert

Show Contributor: Gerry James

Here’s our Show Notes

Start a Gaming Club
- Parental permission form
  - Is there a need?
    - Social skills
    - Bullying
    - A safe place to play
  - Academic (yes)
- Planning meeting with core students (Guild Leaders – 8 students)
  - Mission statement
    - Focus and goals
    - Using games to enhance learning
      - Have fun, create, and socialize
  - What games and platforms?
    - PC
    - Platform (writing a grant) Xbox???
    - Board
    - Card
    - Role-Playing
    - Miniatures
    - Mobile Gaming
  - Time?
    - some days until 4pm or 5:30pm?
    - Friday
  - Advertise and announcements
    - Signs for next meeting
    - Date
    - 3:05- 4:30pm
  - Sponsorship
    - Game stores
    - parents
    - Local gaming groups
- First Meeting….
  - Bring a few games yourself
    - Introduce a new game each meeting
  - good luck!

More detailed information here! Teachercraft: How Teachers Learn to Use Minecraft in their Classrooms

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Game on!