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My 4-digit lock seems to be jammed and I can't reset it. It's already open, but it won't close and it's not letting me reset it. Any ideas?

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Um, Hey guys. Can you make this easier?? Thx

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Need to create digital breakouts or clues/puzzles quickly? You can use Deck.Toys

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 so that they next team could unlock it. They had a blast. They left saying it was the best media lesson ever. So wish I had discovered Breakout before the last week of school. Looking forward to next year already.
Angie Mitchell
@AMitchell828

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I'm at a workshop today, and we did a Breakout EDU ... WOW!!! This was fantastic. What guidance/examples can anyone share to a newbie?
@Bethany_Petty

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"About the journey, not the prize..."

This quote is a great conversation starter when talking with students about perseverance and the "hard fun" they are about to experrience. I often use a Digital BreakoutEDU as the first game they play (based on availability of a kit/box), and the conversations we have about the "journey" helps students understand that it's ok to not breakout on their first attempt.
Ann Kozma
@annkozma723

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I use this sketchnote by @sylviaduckworth and introduce to students the reasons that why we are playing a BreakoutEDU game. This is a quick but meaningful way to
help prep student mindset going into their first BreakoutEDU experience.
Ann Kozma
@annkozma723

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Resetting this lock can go really wrong, really fast. When it's time for resetting, have a co-pilot. Ask a family member, colleague, etc. to watch over your shoulder to ensure you enter the correct combo.
Chris Petrone
@seaPetrone

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Sometimes you may not have the time (45 mins) for a full game. Try 1 clue a day. By the end of the week, your students will breakout/in.
Joe Young @jyoung1219

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It can feel intimidating to create your own game at first, but it allows you to really focus on what you are trying to teach your class.  Plus, it's a fun way to stretch your mind to think of ways to set it up for your students!  I've created some that have worked well, and some that have not gone well for my classes - but it's been a learning experience for all, and helped me understand more about their learning styles and how to better teach them!
Aubrey Yeh
@ms_a_yeh

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Don't have Breakout Kits? No problem go Digital

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Don't have Breakout Kits? No problem go Digital

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Digital breakouts can be just as much fun as regular breakouts. I created a digital breakout for my fourth grade classes to complete the last week of school. We teamed them up in group of 4, gave each a chrome book, and then shared the link with them to the breakout. They then worked together to solve the clues to unlock the locks. You can create hyperdocs with links so the clues can be anything you want. One word of caution when you share the link make sure you only give them access to view the Google doc.
Angie Mitchell
@AMitchell828

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Sometimes we think we have created the perfect Breakout and get disappointed that things don't turn out exactly as we have planned. We learn from these failures as well as we learn about our students/participants. Don't be afraid to iterate your Breakout (e.g. change hiding spots) to make it even better the next time.
Sandra Chow @watnunu

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Size of class doesn't matter, it can work.

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Size of class doesn't matter, it can work.

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This year I had 5th grade classes in the media center with 29 students. I only had one kit to use with them but didn't want them to leave elementary school without experiencing Breakout. So I divided them into 6 groups and they worked at their own speed. Once they unlocked the box they locked it back so that they next team could unlock it. They had a blast. They left saying it was the best media lesson ever. So wish I had discovered Breakout before the last week of school. Looking forward to next year already.
Angie Mitchell
@AMitchell828

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Don't think you can't do a breakout because your class is too big, your kids would be crazy or whatever excuse you come up with it. Everything is a learning experience, facilitation is a different skill set- it takes practice. It may be crazy the first time, the second and the fifth time. Everything in and during the process is a valuable learning experience. Debrief with your students, reflect on the experience yourself. Video your class and have them watch and debrief again.

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Have them give you the locks once they have been opened. This prevents them from being mixed up or accidentally reset.
Nancy Minicozzi
@CoffeeNancy

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Rats ... I was going to say, "DON'T HELP THEM!" I've often gotten to the frustration of wanting to help, but mostly because (1) they are really on the wrong track, or (2) they are confused (clueless ... LOL) as to how to approach an activity or clue. I have to really watch myself in those two situations and make them come to me. I'm usually surprised how stingy they are with their HINT cards. If it happens that they've ended the game, either in success or failure, with both of their HINT cards, I've probably opened my mouth too much!  :-)
Michele Osinski
@cheleoh

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As educators, we want to have our students be successful. It's hard not to jump in. Do everything you can to stop yourself from helping too much. They will learn more from failure than you giving them false success.
Justin Birckbichler
@Mr_B_Teacher

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When it is time to set the lock codes, sit in a quiet spot where you will not be disturbed. Have a list of the codes you will use written in a safe place so you can refer to it when a lock will not open. Some people keep a spreadsheet of the codes they use. I make a Popplet mind-map of the game flow and include the codes at the necessary steps. Set each code carefully (take out the instructions for about the first 20 times). Lock the lock and test the code before putting it on the box, just in case.
Jody Meacher
@meacherteacher

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Before starting the game, familiarize yourself with all the clue-solution paths. Think about where players could get stuck and consider what semi-cryptic hint you could offer. You will need to have good familiarity with the path the players must take to know what clues will be helpful. It is sometimes hard to think up good hints on the spot that are helpful, but don't tell the answer. This takes practice!
Jody Meacher
@meacherteacher