ChangeGamer

The official account for the organization ChangeGamer which has been creating free curriculum for impact video games for 15 years. (managed by Mike Farley)

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Thank you so much for all of the support for ChangeGamer over the years! It has been an awesome ride. If you are interested in joining a network of Canadian educators who are exploring animal issues with their students please fill out this short survey: https://t.co/RhtpduVGEF

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Hi everyone! I won't be updating the https://t.co/6gyQgLZwns site moving forward. Two main reasons: 1) many of the curated games are Flash-based; 2) I'm shifting my attention to incorporating animal protection into education. But I'll always use games with my classes - love them!

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Fantastic to meet you in my session today Timea! Looking forward to working together on animal protection in education. @Rosemary_Evans @BrimsMarc @utschools @mpchampeau @ZoeWeil @SarahBexell @staples_mc

[T. Szoboszlai @Ms_Szoboszlai]

And you discover another presenter covering virtual field trips to sanctuaries! This has been such an amazing conference @ecooorg! My ❤️ is full and my 🧠 is buzzing. TY @aforgrave @JenApgar @mwalkerhope @RamonaMeharg @the_mulc @THOMLYNN101 @dcarruthersedu @Toadmummy + team!

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Incredible live Global Biodiversity Festival! Rhinos at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. Turtles at the Turtle Hospital in Florida. Sloths at the Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica. Plus my own #BackyardBio photo - Larry and Mary the raccoons! #GlobalBioFest @Rosemary_Evans

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

@dannetta_007 @MariaVamvalis Thanks Vince! I value her judgement as well - we did our B.Ed. at OISE together!

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

During school closures @ebtsoyp is broadcasting dozens of free, live events & field trips with scientists & explorers from around the world for parents, students & educators at home! Anyone can join the live events via YouTube & send questions! #ebtsoyp
https://t.co/By0unz5DKn

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Re: online learning - the https://t.co/6gyQgLZwns site has 35 curated digital games that we have tested in our classrooms & created or adapted free curriculum for. Most games are free & cover a wide variety of themes (e.g. climate change, natural disasters, peace&conflict, etc).

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

This is a beautiful game that I have used with my students. Free for all educators & students. Great free teaching guide as well. See also our student activity adapted from the guide (https://t.co/ppYYonTGvd). Thank you @kinojabber & the entire team!

[Paul Darvasi, PhD @PaulDarvasi]

Today, we don’t debate whether film belongs in the classroom. We choose suitable movies for our classes. Then why are the playful interactive simulations known as “video games” so often categorically dismissed by educators? Rather, shouldn’t we be open to the right game? #gbl

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Gr10 Geo students are engaged with new web interactive Forced to Fight from @redcrosscanada. Designed for 13-18 year-olds, it explores International Humanitarian Law, specifically young people living in situations of armed conflict. Student activity: https://t.co/n1FZTxUmXZ

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

@PaulDarvasi It was wonderful co-presenting with you Paul! Thanks for providing such a succinct and spacious context for exploring gamification and game-based learning. #cisopd @CISOntario @utschools

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Hi @PlayerthreeUK - I'm having a couple of issues with the Stop Disasters game Tsunami level (I'm using it with my Gr7 students). The first is that after the disaster hits, no final report pops up. The second is that the game is frequently freezing. Any advice? Thanks!

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Forced to Fight from @redcrosscanada is an interactive online resource for students aged 13-18 that explores international humanitarian law. Looks very promising. Check it out (includes Teacher Resources): https://t.co/6X5gtKGIBr

[Springbay Studio @SpringbayStudio]

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week we would like to personally thank @ISTESTEM @NatlMarineEd @shupik @DavidJLockett @JBR_Kleinmann @m_dt_farley for everything they do on #gbl, #STEM education and #environmentaleducation #teacherappreciationweek #teacherappreciation #thank

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Gr10 @utschools Geo students played free demo version of migration game Papers, Please today. Shout outs to @dukope for fantastic game and @_HeyListenGames for lesson ideas. @OISEUofT intern R.Calla did a fantastic job facilitating both the game and rich discussion afterward.

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

@OISEUofT intern R.Calla is facilitating beautiful game Walden with @utschools Gr7 Geo students all week. Students have been fishing, planting beans, reading philosophy, sitting by the fire, and writing letters as Henry David Thoreau (among other things!). @kinojabber @uscgamelab

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

@JCasaTodd @ONedSsChat Sorry! Would love to. Will be travelling at that time though. Sounds like a blast. Good luck!

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

My Gr.7 Geo students are in the midst of playing excellent "Offshore Interactive" from @YorkUCMA Prof Brenda Longfellow & @heliosdesignlab. Free student activity (adapted from @claudia_sicon): https://t.co/Xdrwu8LxdN

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

@JenWeening @OCT_OEEO Thanks so much Jen!

[ChangeGamer @m_dt_farley]

Playing digital game The Family Farmer w/ my Gr.9 Geo students. Game challenges players to create & manage their own virtual farm, raising awareness about the challenges specific to family farms in Canada. Free student activity: https://t.co/eSz2olUYMw @RotatingProds @BellFund