Prezi Projects (conclusion); Introduction to Gaming

We will continue presenting our Prezi projects on Social Media & the Internet.

• For 10 of the 12 remaining presentations, please complete the peer feedback form(s) and turn in afterward. We are looking for the following skills:
• Is the information interesting? (did the presentation hold interest?)
• Is the information accurate? (does the presenter attribute his/her sources?)
• Is the information well presented? (slides organized; clear transitions; legible, artistic, etc.)
• Does the presenter know his/her topic well?
• Any comments about the delivery of the presentation, or suggestions how to improve?

Student Prezis:

• Akhiyar
• Pahz
• Kordae
• Victoria
• Raeona
• Jenna
• Javant
• Turon
• Joshua
• Ja'Miah
• Karina
• Jesziah

When we are done, please view and answer the following:

• Crash Course Games (introduction)

1. According to the video, what is the difference between a TOY and a GAME? (use the graphic organizer to answer this question)

2. What are some things you learned about games from this video? -- complete your notes on the graphic organizer.

3. How do we use games in our culture? -- Complete your notes on the graphic organizer.

Then, please read the article: Text Based Games (a short history). Add notes on your graphic organizer for this topic.

Choose your own adventure books began to arrive in the late 1970's (particularly from Bantam Books) to entice younger readers. The role-playing industry was just getting started. For more history on fantasy role playing games, check here. More information about Choose Your Own Adventure books can be found here.

Complete your graphic organizer with notes from the role-playing link and the CYOA book link (see hyperlinks above).

Turn in your graphic organizer notes when you have completed the reading & research.

HOMEWORK: Please read the article "Digital Gaming & The Media Playground" and answer the ?'s. Hand in Oct. 26 (next class) for participation credit.