During gameplay which takes up the remainder of the class, we apply the “Detect, Reflect, and Connect” strategies to promote real world learning.
Planning, Time Management, Organization, Flexibility, etc). It’s one of the millions of unique, user-generated 3D experiences created on Roblox. Typically we spend about 10 minutes at the beginning of class, talking, watching video, and strategizing about our targeted skill (e.g.
While our classes are great fun, there is always a teaching component included. But playing games is not enough! We apply evidenced-based strategic teaching principles and the LW4K model of “Detect, Reflect, and Connect” to make gameplay “Digitally Nutritious” and help students identify, think about, and then apply the skills they are practicing in gameplay to the real world. Our teachers are expert gamers, trained in psychology and education with the goal of making game-based learning into real world skills. LW4K LIVE classes leverage children's attention, persistence, and love of gaming as tools for developing executive functioning, social-emotional, and academic skills used in and out of game play. LearningWorks for Kids (LW4K) views gameplay as a foundation for children’s learning. Students will identify short- and long-term planning skills in Roblox, and connect the lessons to real-life activities such as homework or chores. In Theme Park Tycoon 2 you get your own plot of land to build your own theme park on, together with your friends Construct a range of rides the way you. Students will apply their planning skills by designing a Roblox theme park.ģ. Students will learn the fundamentals of Roblox and recognize the need for planning a build using the materials they are provided.Ģ.