What I find most appealing about Breakout EDU is its ability to engage and challenge every student in the classroom. It grants me the flexibility to form diverse groupings, facilitating personalized learning experiences tailored to each individual's needs right when they need it.
Finding high-quality tools to support diverse classroom needs can feel a lot like searching for hidden treasure. Thankfully, Breakout EDU understands the importance of versatility in the classroom and we are excited to share how our platform has recently expanded to meet the unique requirements of every learning environment. Breakout EDU is constantly evolving to meet the needs of teachers and students, so be on the lookout for new games, challenges, and content beyond the options shared here.
From STEAM to language arts, elementary to high school, and everything in between, here are 5 ways Breakout EDU is here to help you reinforce key concepts, foster collaboration, or simply insert some fun into lesson plans:
Over the past year, the Breakout EDU team worked hard to transform the way students play, innovate, and learn in the classroom. We listened closely to teachers and implemented their feedback to continually make Breakout EDU a better learning tool while also thinking outside the box to bring learners new features to enhance their experiences. Together, we have raised the bar for educational engagement and empowerment - and we can’t wait to see where this journey will take us in 2024!
Read more about the 4 ways Breakout EDU transformed classrooms in 2023!
At its most basic level, gamification is the infusion of game-like elements into a teacher’s instructional practice. Elements like competition, challenges, and rewards serve to motivate and engage participants. Gamified classrooms are dynamic, interactive spaces where students become active participants in their learning journey which can aid in the promotion of engagement and motivation, increased participation, and supporting social emotional development.
For teachers looking to turn a traditional classroom into an immersive hub of learning, gamification might be just the ticket to meaningful, impactful fun. For teachers who are just at the beginning stages of implementing gamified lessons or veteran game facilitators, Breakout EDU is an easy-to-use, affordable option to put into play today.
We are leveling up the way Breakout EDU games are played! Designed to add a new layer of challenge, engagement, and fun to game play, we are pleased to introduce carousel games, thrilling gamification upgrades, and updated game player features.
Each of the following updates promise to bring a new level of excitement and ease to teaching and learning with Breakout EDU. Keep reading to break into a whole new dimension of activities.
It’s Computer Science Week! This celebration aims to “inspire students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students and teachers” (CSEd Week) to this exciting and rapidly changing field!
At the heart of this week is the Hour of Code, a one-hour introduction to the basics of coding to show that anyone can learn basic programming and, more importantly, to demystify code by demonstrating it’s not as complicated as it may seem.
Like Breakout EDU games, computer science is a gateway to problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Together, we can celebrate this important week and get students excited about coding and computer science with fun activities and challenging games. Taking some class time to support student interest in STEAM helps prepare them for college and/or careers - regardless of what age, stage, or grade level they are currently on!
Did you know November 8 was chosen as STEAM day for a reason? When you pronounce the date, it sounds like “in-nov-ate,” and innovation is the heart of STEAM! It’s also precisely what Breakout EDU is all about - igniting innovation in learners.
Classrooms are diverse and dynamic spaces! Each day teachers rise to the challenge of meeting the unique learning needs of their student population. Differentiated instruction is an educational approach that recognizes students entering classrooms do so with myriad learning preferences, abilities, and backgrounds, and seeks to personalize instruction to meet each student where they are.
Here, we share the importance of differentiated instruction along with 4 ways Breakout EDU lends itself to providing a differentiated experience for all students - without draining teachers' planning time.
It’s common to grapple with engagement. It’s vital for students to experience - yet sometimes it can present a challenge for teachers. Each day's lesson plan is carefully crafted to include activities designed to heighten engagement in addition to the integration of 21st century and SEL skills, content knowledge, and differentiated approaches to learning. We get it! Educators need more time in a day!
In this episode of GAME ON, Adam Bellow interviews Peter Reynolds, a creative force who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his popular book, The Dot. Reynolds is a prolific author and artist, and he and his twin brother run a company called Fablevision. Fablevision has helped organizations like PBS and the Smithsonian scale out their message using storytelling and technology. The episode explores the importance of play, art, and the joy of reading books. Peter Reynolds encourages everyone to jot down their brilliant ideas - whether as a story or a doodle - as an important reminder that everyone can make their mark!
Educators already love Breakout EDU classroom for the one-click ability to assign games, track student performance, assign badges, and monitor student game creation. Now it is time to say farewell to sharing long URLs or repeating directions to students on how to find a specific game.
With Single Sign On (SSO), instant class codes, and LMS roster upload options, Breakout EDU classroom makes it simple for educators to get students on board, learning, and having fun each day!
Breakups aren’t always a bad thing! Students and teachers alike benefit from breaking up lesson activities and content into engaging chunks for students. At Breakout EDU, we believe education can (and should) be interactive and fun for students of all ages. That’s why we offer different activities - to fit the needs, preferences, and schedule of every classroom.
We are here to help you break up with instructional monotony and reinvigorate curiosity while keeping you informed of student progress towards current year learning expectations. Check out these 4 ways teachers can use Breakout EDU to breakup with boredom throughout a school year:
It’s no secret the most important work of a school happens in the classroom. Driving student academic growth necessitates access to a wide range of tools to support the diverse learning preferences of your unique student population. By design, libraries are a nexus for sharing ideas and resources - and a well-stocked school library can make a significant difference in driving academic growth.
Teaching math often involves a wide range of methods, including direct instruction, hands-on activities, and practice to drive student progress towards year-end learning goals. Explaining concepts, demonstrating how to solve problems, and allowing for physical manipulation of objects are core pedagogical practices.
Students need practice to solidify their understanding, improve their skills, and build the cognitive scaffolding necessary to support them in meeting grade-level standards. Practice means many things: completing worksheets, solving practice problems, or even playing Breakout EDU games!
In this episode of GAME ON, Adam Bellow interviews Gary Winnick. Gary is an artist and one of the true pioneers of the Point+Click adventure game genre who brought the Lucasarts game Maniac Mansion to life. Gary has had a long career creating artwork for comics and a catalog of computer and video games. Adam’s favorite computer game growing up was Maniac Mansion and he grew up playing games like them. These have served as an inspiration for the upcoming Breakout+ Games that will be coming to Breakout EDU later this year.
The Academic Bowl is a district-wide competition where students are grouped according to grade bands (kdg-3, 4-6, 7-8) and schools compete against each other. Teams solved "locks" from BreakoutEDU that were appropriate for the team grade bands. Kdg-3 used paper copies, while all others utilized the BreakoutEDU platform on devices.
Breakout EDU games are engaging, collaborative, and fun! Our digital and kit-based games transform traditional teaching methods by prioritizing student engagement, inclusion, collaboration, and critical thinking.
As educators begin thinking about new tools and instructional approaches for fall 2023, here are 4 unique ways Breakout EDU can unlock back-to-school success:
At Breakout EDU, our mission is to create immersive and engaging experiences to nurture critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity in a unique way.
Our interactive games and challenges allow students to actively participate in their education, breaking away from traditional methods of instruction. Students become active problem solvers, using creativity and critical thinking skills to unlock clues and solve puzzles. The uniquely tangible nature of our activities makes learning a dynamic and memorable experience for students of all ages.
Teachers spend countless hours planning and preparing for lessons each day - and countless more analyzing the impact of those lessons on student learning. That’s why Breakout EDU has developed global features to ensure our games can be used with minimal time investment for teachers while providing a maximum return for students.