Breakout+EDU+for+Elementary

Breakout EDU is an immersive games platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, students work collaboratively to solve a series of critical thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box. Participants will learn how to access the games library, set up your locks, and facilitate your first Breakout EDU game.

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 * Actively Participate in a Breakout EDU activity
 * Access Resources for creating Breakout EDU activities

=WHY BREAKOUT EDU?= Breakout EDU is an engaging and meaningful way to teach content and increase critial thinking skills, communication skills, collaboration skills, creativity in students. Students experience content through a series of physical, digital, and collaborative tasks to solve standards based puzzles.

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Digital Breakout Games
It is possible to create breakout games without any outside equipment. These games are called 'Digital' Breakouts. Games and directions for creating your own can be found at this site.

**Overview of Blended Learning** - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute


 * Common Sense Media **
 * Introduction to the SAMR Model - a way to evaluate how technology is incorporated in lessons
 * K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum** Scope and Sequence - empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in a digital world
 * Educator Ratings and Reviews (formerly Graphite) - in-depth editorial reviews on educational apps


 * SOS Strategies ** - For a great list of classroom strategies shared by Discovery Education, visit @http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.