Presentation given at VWBPE 2011 by Diane Lewis (K9 Kidd in SL) about using World of Warcraft with students.

1. When School isWoW Diane Lewis Seminole County Public Schools

2. Gaming and Virtual Worlds for Learning Drill Kill

3. Pioneers and Partners Peg Sheehy(Maggie Marat SL) Suffern Middle School, Ramapo School District NY Lucas Gillespie Pender County Schools, NC Dr. Deborah Camilleri, Kim Coleman, AvenBaral, Tracy Dombroski SCPS, FL

4. LorekeepersPhilosophy

5. SCPS First Steps 1 Middle School – 23 students At Risk – “.5” students After School program “Am I in trouble?”

6. A Hero’s Call The council is seeking brave and talented young men and women to embark on a hero’s journey. Not everyone can be chosen, but upon the wind is carried the tale of your gifts and talents. The wind is never wrong – you are uniquely qualified to pick up the hero’s mantle and undertake this journey.

7. A Hero’s Call

9. Reputation Rewards

11. Teacher Anecdotal

12. Tony’sStory II

14. Communication Guild, party and local chat Ventrilo and ingame voice channel In class communication Tone, quality, respect

15. Leadership Shaking hands Dungeons Guild Formation – A Legion of Heroes Guild Master and Officer speeches

16. Reading Quests – LOTS of kids struggle at first! Reading Vocabulary Books Comics

17. Mathematics

18. Writing Worgen Event Journaling Lore Backstory Script writing Machinima “A Hero’s Journey”

19. Visitors and Ambassadors Board members Administrators Teachers Students

20. Second School!

21. Lessons Learned Transportation Activity bus is a must for after school with at risk students Caution parents about buying WoW for students at home Robert’s story

22. Lessons Learned Structure is important, play is important Teacher/sponsor – Qualities and Quantity Kids like snacks… Ensure balance in your groups

23. Next Steps Increasing collaboration with NC and NY Examining student data Growth Interest from ESL groups High school interested in MMO class Lore and Literature featuring LOTRO

24. Last Words…