LC Webinar Update

 The Learning Commons digital citizenship webinar for this Friday the 12th  has been postponed.

DimensionU for Students

Dear Student and Parents,

 Have you read the book “Enders Game” or seen the movie? There is a program called DimensionU that is a lot like that. In this Academy, students take a kind of paintball approach to learning how to learn. This multiplayer game is all about fun, skill, strategy, and collaboration.  But, hey, should you benefit from the 400+ Math and Literacy skills, that’s OK too. J

Here’s an introduction to DimensionU -http://safeshare.tv/w/IGHXbzSISe

There are four very different scenarios in which to play, but the skills covered can be both targeted and comprehensive.

        Math Skills Overview:           http://www.dimensionu.com/assets/resources/DimensionU%20Math%20Skills-overview.pdf

      Literacy Skills Overview:       http://www.dimensionu.com/assets/resources/DimensionU%20Literacy%20Skills-overview.pdf

Here’s an example of what the game looks like; this is an intro to “Meltdown.”

       http://www.dimensionu.com/dimu/home/uvideos.aspx?ref=top%20menu%20dimu

You’ll see the introductions to a number of other DimensionU games as well, next to the Meltdown one. Have a look, and imagine playing this against 10 other students. Then imagine that 4 of them were on your team. Starting to get the picture? J 

The really cool thing is that two of these games can now be accessed on your MAC, your iphone, android phone, PC, etc., etc. http://www.dimensionu.com/dimu/home/games.aspx?ref=top%20menu%20dimu  The rest will be soon. On this page you also see some super games that will challenge your gaming skills, while making you an expert in Cartesian Planes.

To sign up for this subscription please click on this Fluidsurvey link.

https://fluidsurveys.com/s/Dimension-U-Registration-2014-15/  

Training will follow in January care of Gord Holden:)

God Bless,

Pippa Davies

Chair HCS Blended Learning Commons

Learning Commons : www.hcslearningcommons.org

Twitter:  @PippaDavies

Skype:  philippajanedavies

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