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World of Teachcraft

Published on Nov 18, 2015

World of Teachcraft

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World of Teachcraft

A humorous game to help Academics teach online
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RPG

Demonstrates challenges of engaging online learners in group discussions
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Fast

10min to play
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Cheap

Make with Microsoft RPG Maker VX Ace
Microsoft RPG Maker VX Ace costs $70. Game production requires no programming and no art to create an RPG. Game able to be made with a 3 months x 1 day per week x 1 resources.
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Funny

Archetypical monsters and effective enhancements for online learning 
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Archetypical Monsters

  • JUGGLER: Busy Monster
  • CAVEMAN: Luddite Monster
  • WHIRLWIND: Unorganised monster
  • EVIL WIZARD: Bored monster
  • GIANT: Achievement monster
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Effective enhancements

  • MINES: Turn-based activities
  • LASER BEAM: Forced play
  • FLAME-THOWER: Real time activities
  • MAGIC CLOUD: Scaffolded assessments
  • PET: Peer support
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Mini games

Complete quizzes to gain enhancements
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Learning landscapes

Game environments explore online space challenges
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environments

  • DARK CASTLE: Limits of Blackboard
  • ENCHANTED FOREST: Information overload
  • GRAVEYARD: Poor internet connection
  • HEALING POOL: Learning support services
  • FURIOUS RIVER: Barriers to entry
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Game Website

Scaffolding links and resources.
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Memorable

The game is a mnemonic of online learning problems and solutions
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Kate Devitt

Haiku Deck Pro User
http://skdevitt.com