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Gamestar Mechanic is a game-based digital learning platform designed to teach the guiding principles of game design and systems thinking in a highly engaging and creative environment.
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Don't forget to vote for your favorite summer project ideas!- Jun 11, 2013
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We'll be at the ISTE conference in San Antonio in booth 10070, June 23-26. Come visit us and get a special discount code!
- Jun 11, 2013
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I need some input from some Computer technology Teachers out there. Attached is a google document I'm working on, trying to figure out the process of taking 3rd grade students with very little knowledge of computers, within 4 years be able to do armature programming, to the point of actually creating APPS.
This is very time sensitive since there is a large private grant on the line, so please give me input, or PM me your gmail address so I could share the actual document with you.- Jun 10, 2013
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Check out this blog posting about our recent game jam with 9 NYC public schools!
- Jun 7, 2013
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I just finished teaching GameStar Mechanic for the first time in our after-school MIADs program! It was so innovative! Students from grades 3-6 were selected and placed together in the same class. Amazing PLN for students!- Jun 6, 2013
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To what extent does the app integrate with edmodo? Does it integrate with the gradebook? and whet else?
- Jun 5, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic is proudly featured in the Digital Fun for Creative Kids guide from Common Sense Media!
- May 31, 2013
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We're running our Gamestar Mechanic Online Learning Program again this summer! If you have students who might be interested, please let them know there's a discount for early sign-up!
- May 30, 2013
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A great teacher-created game about the National Writing Project's Making Learning Connected project! Give it a play!
- May 29, 2013
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Mrs. Alvarez - LOVE IT!!
- May 29, 2013
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When will winners for STEM Game challenge be published?- May 28, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic - Hi Mr. Lewis - We'll be announcing winners in mid to late June. We'll post a more definitive timeline once we confirm it!
- May 29, 2013
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Mr. Lewis - ok, thanks,
- May 29, 2013
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I recently purchased Gamestar for a class of 30 summer school students (app through Edmodo). I would like to be able to print out reports of their progress and teach them the mini-lessons you offer online. I am not sure whether I should have students login through Edmodo or online at http://gamestarmechanic.com/join/redeem/ELDWo... (my class login).- May 24, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic - Ann Marie - your students should always log in to Gamestar through Edmodo if you purchased access through Edmodo.
- May 28, 2013
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Ms. Palmer - Thank you :)
- May 28, 2013
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Ms. Palmer - I apologize for my confusion. I just purchased the premium membership for 10 of my students and today received an email with links outside of Edmodo. Whenever I click on the links I get a message that says I cannot access Gamestar outside of Edmodo. I want to be sure to track my student progress. Thank you.
- May 28, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic - Ann Marie -- you and the students should always log in through Edmodo. Let me investigate the email to make sure it isn't saying anything misleading.
- May 28, 2013
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Mr. Lewis - you are going to love it.
I would create an educational game challenge contest.- May 28, 2013
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Ms. Palmer - Do you have an address I can send the email to? I will be starting a class on Tuesday (June 4th) and I would love to get this figured out if possible. I cannot use any of the links in the email because they all refer me back to Edmodo. Here is one of the links that is not working:
Ms. Palmer - Do you have an address I can send the email to? I will be starting a class on Tuesday (June 4th) and I would love to get this figured out if possible. I cannot use any of the links in the email because they all refer me back to Edmodo. Here is one of the links that is not working:
http://edmodo.gamestarmechanic.com/class/prof...
When I try to use any of the links in the message, I get this:
"You cannot run Gamestar Mechanic as an app outside of Edmodo. Click 'Cancel' to go back to Edmodo or 'OK' to use GamestarMechanic outside of Edmodo."
Thank you for your help.
http://edmodo.gamestarmechanic.com/class/prof...
When I try to use any of the links in the message, I get this:
"You cannot run Gamestar more... less...- Jun 1, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic - Yes, please email us at educators@gamestarmechanic.com. Again, do not use the links in the message... you and you students should *always* launch the app from within Edmodo.
- Jun 2, 2013
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Ms. Palmer - Thank you.
- Jun 2, 2013
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Feedback is an important part of the iterative design process. Here's a way to encourage your students to give their peers feedback.
- May 23, 2013
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Check out this postcard project - a unique way to explore prehistoric and modern symbols through game design!
- May 22, 2013
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Mr. Benfield - Is there a place to see some examples/screen shots of the core subject games like this one?
- May 22, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic - Hi Mr. Benfield -If you email us at kschlottman@elinemedia.com, we'd be happy to send you some sample games that students have created connected to core subject areas. Thanks!
- May 28, 2013
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Mr. Benfield - Thanks! patrickbenfield@gmail.com
- May 30, 2013
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I have a free teacher account. How can see what my students are doing?- May 21, 2013
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Mr. Lewis - Students can send you links to their games.
- May 21, 2013
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Karen Finklestein - but I want to see that they have really completed quests.
- May 21, 2013
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Mr. Lewis - They will not be able to publish games until about 80% of quest done
- May 21, 2013
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Karen Finklestein - I actually haven't assigned anything - I gave them this to do as a filler for the end of the year LOL Most of them are loving it and making games and playing each other's games
- May 21, 2013
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Mr. Lewis - It is great. Best way to check is to have them publish game. They can play each others games,also
- May 21, 2013
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Karen Finklestein - Yeah - they are - and having a blast
- May 21, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic - Karen - glad the kids are enjoying it. The student tracking features in Gamestar are included in the premium educational edition.
- May 21, 2013
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Karen Finklestein - Thank You.
- May 22, 2013
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Looking for a fun science activity? Explore the layers of the Earth through game design!
- May 21, 2013
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Mr. Lewis - This would be a good background to have on a template.
- May 21, 2013
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Couldn't find this in my teacher account options: Is there an option where my students can skip levels (the cheat button) in a game? We are writing game reviews (persuasive writing essay) and some students are reviewing very challenging 17-level games. It's more important they experience the game story and how the game works than if they conquer every level.
If a cheat option for students doesn't exist, I recommend including the option. It helps with playtesting also.- May 21, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic - Thanks for the feedback, Mr. Mickelson. We don't currently have a cheat option available to students, just instructors, but it's something we can look at.
- May 21, 2013
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I know gamestar mechanic has templates set up in the workshop. I like the lesson examples but could some of the lesson templates have backgrounds such as, layers of the sky, This would help my students when doing this activity. Thanks,
- May 21, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic - Thanks Mr. Lewis. Are there particular levels or lessons where you would find this especially helpful?
- May 21, 2013
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Mr. Lewis - Templates with educational backgrounds
- May 21, 2013
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Check out this handy activity on how to make a video game about archeology
- May 20, 2013
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Build a video game about mitosis!
- May 17, 2013
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An Escher Encounter - here's an idea for using game design to teach about famous artists.
- May 16, 2013
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Gamestar Mechanic is a game-based digital learning platform designed to teach the guiding principles of game design and systems thinking in a highly engaging and creative environment.
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Gamestar Mechanic - Rabbi Tauber, the integration includes single sign on and publishing of achievements/badges from Gamestar to Edmodo. We do not integrate with the gradebook at this time.