Breakout.EDU
Reveal
Content
Mary Beth Youse
Wilmington University
TLT
Teachers Learning with Technology
Symposium 2017
What is Breakout EDU?
Intro Video https://youtu.be/QWSoR-0DH8Q
Getting Started
• The Box
• Purchase from
breakout EDU Kit
• Create a kit from dollar
store, hardware store
or Amazon.com
• Common Materials
Running the Physical (in the room) Breakout
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Set-up the Breakout Challenge, Premise or Storyline
STEP 1
Decide on what to reveal in the session/lesson
Prepare the learning pieces (or get your downloadable), create content, build the scenario
Prepare hidden material
Print or publish digital materials
STEP 2
• Explain Rules
Introduce the Challenge
STEP 3
Set the timer, watch and allow students to THINK!
STEP 4
Review the challenge and debrief
Courtesy of http://bit.ly/PresentBreakout
Creating Breakout EDU
Design the Challenge(s) That cause students to:
Infer
Translate
Collaborate
Reason
Guess
Problem Solve
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Draw out the scenario
Sequence
Let’s Play a Breakout Game
“Nutritional Knowledge”
PhysicalGame
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Game Packet with written scenario
– Design Tasks/Questions, Find Material, Answer the lock questions
– Print Reading Material, Cryptogram, Nutritional Guide, Nutritional
Flashcards, Infographic
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Timer – from YouTube
 10 minute timer with music
 10 minute timer with Epic Music
 10 minute timer with beeps
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Lock Options – physical locks, cryptyx, magic pen, black light, handouts,
Take a Closer Look at Breakout •
Timer - use timer for the task
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Scenario- Design Tasks/Questions
1. Develop the Breakout
2. Use Supplemental Resources
a) URL’s of supporting Internet sites
b) Digital Cryptogram
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Flashcards
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“Nutritional Knowledge”
Digital Game
https://sites.google.com/view/yowzza/home
http://tinyurl.com/kyjb9v4
Digital Parts:
1. Google Sites to post content
2. Google Forms – use Data Validation for the locks – add to Site
3. Google Drawing – design the scene – add the image to Site
4. Google Sheet – Create the Cryptogram to copy/paste to Google Slide, then add letter boxes to drag
and drop
5. Google Slide – add to Site
6. Google Embed –YouTube video time to Site
Test it out!
Tools to Use
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Cipher Tools http://rumkin.com/tools/cipher/
Cryptogram Maker
• http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/code/BuildCryptogram.asp
• http://www.schoolexpress.com/cryptogram/crypto.php
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SOME REPORTS SAY IT IS THE SUGAR THAT RAISES YOUR CHOLESTEROL AND GIVES YOU HEART DISEASE.
Create a Rebus Puzzle
• Rebus Generator Festisite https://www.festisite.com/rebus/
• Timers:
• 12 Minute Timer
• 45 Minute Timer
QR Generator http://www.qrstuff.com/
Crossword Puzzle Creator - https://wordmint.com
Review a Game
Data Cruncher
https://sites.google.com/site/digitalbreakoutdatacruncher/
Breakout.EDU
in the Higher Ed Classroom
Introduction to
Course
Review
Material
Scavenger
Hunt the
Syllabus
PBL
Comprehensive
Assessment
Group Work
Team Building
Activity
Can’t meet due
to school
closures?
Create a Digital
Breakout and
turn your
lesson into a
Cyber Day
Connect with Breakout.EDU
• Sign up at breakout.edu
• Games http://www.breakoutedu.com/
• Search
• Share Game Template
• Share Game
Engage Your Students
Breakout EDU