The Great Escape I Enter the Gamer's Getaway (Junior Edition) by edudrift

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THE GREAT ESCAPE ENTER THE GAMER'S GETAWAY JUNIOR

IF YOU ARE NEW HERE

Welcoming Remarks Welcome back to class, everyone! If this is your first class, we’re very excited to meet you! Before moving on to our lesson, let’s all introduce ourselves. Tell us your:

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Fantastic! Now that we all know each other, we are ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning. Along the way, you will discover new ideas, practice thinking on your feet, build your confidence when speaking in front of an audience, and develop your critical thinking skills.

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Thrilling activities awaits The activities will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Give awesome speeches! We'll have a chance to speak up and get helpful feedback!

Active participation I'll call on your wacky ideas to make this class extra special.

HOUSE RULES FOR EVERYONE

Class Rules to make this a fantastic experience for all! Now that we all know each other, let’s make this class into a proper classroom! Here are some rules that we will all follow together:

Before Class 1. Make sure that you’ve eaten breakfast/lunch and have gone to the bathroom 2. Join the Zoom call a few minutes before class starts so we can get started right away!

At the Start of Class 1. Turn your camera on so we can see your lovely smile! 2. Let your coach know if you need to leave class early

During Class 1. Keep your camera on unless you are preparing during an activity 2. Put your hand up if you want to say something 3. Do not leave your computer during class - if you need to go to the bathroom, put your hand up and ask your coach before you go 4. Immediately unmute yourself and reply when you are called on

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CLASS INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

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CLASS OVERVIEW

Overview By the end of today’s class, you’ll learn:

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About the basic definition of video games

The benefits and harms of video games

To differentiate between different types of motions

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WARM UP ACTIVITY | FIND THE GAMING TECH

Find the Gaming Tech Warm up Activity

Time Given 5 mins: To complete the task

Rules In the picture next page, try to spot the items that are used for gaming

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WARM UP ACTIVITY | FIND THE GAMING TECH

Find the Gaming Tech Warm up Activity

Guidelines & Directions If you’re a gamer, what items would you use and why?

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PART ONE: INTRO TO GAMING

What are video games?

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What are some video games you know of or love to play?

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Different types of video games Video games cover a whole variety of genres to maximize the experience for their users:

Action Games These are high-paced, action-based games that require quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination. Example: Super Mario Odyssey

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Adventure Games These games are very similar to a movie where you see a character develop, go on a journey, solve puzzles, and also include action sequences. Example: God of War

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Different types of video games Sports Games These are games that simulate real-world sports and allow you to control and play with your favorite athletes. Example: NBA 2k20

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Online Multiplayer Games Online multiplayer games are online games where multiple users can play the same game at the same time. It is a great way to play with your friends online. Example: Among Us

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Different types of video games Virtual Reality Games Virtual Reality games are a unique form of interactive entertainment that immerses players in a computer-generated, 3D environment. Unlike traditional video games played on screens, VR games transport players into a digital world where they can see, hear, and often even interact with the surroundings as if they were truly inside the game. Example: Fruit Ninja VR

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Which type of game do you enjoy/are looking forward to playing the most and why?

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Why do we play video games? As we already discussed, the gaming industry is a $200 billion industry. So what makes games so popular and why do people like them so much?

Blowing off steam People are often tired from working or studying all day. So when they go back home, playing video games is a nice way for them to relax and release pressure.

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Connecting with friends: Due to our busy schedules we may not have time to catch up with friends. Online gaming is a very fun way to catch up with your friends while playing. You can come online and play for hours after everyone is back home after work or school.

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Why do we play video games? Competition This is one of the main reasons why people play online multiplayer games. There is tough competition because you are playing against players all over the world. It is always gratifying if you win but even if you don’t most people just enjoy being competitive.

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Sense of achievement and progression Video games are tough and designed in a way that it will take some effort to complete, both physically and mentally. As a result, when you progress to a higher level or complete a story you feel good because you completed a task or finished an objective.

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ACTIVITY 3 | QUITE A CONUNDRUM

Debate Activity

Time Given 15 mins: Prepare 4 mins: Speak

Rules You will be divided into 2 groups. Your coach will decide which team is the government and which is the opposition. The topic for the debate will be: THBT schools should introduce e-gaming clubs for students

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ACTIVITY 3 | QUITE A CONUNDRUM

Debate Activity

Guidelines & Directions 1. Try to identify what motion type this is and implement the requirements 2. While presenting an argument, use the AREL structure. 3. Try to use examples while arguing and rebutting.

The AREL structure is as follows: 1. Assertion: Headline of the argument 2. Reasoning: Analysis and evidence that proves the argument is true 3. Example: Some real-life situations or stats that support your argument. 4. Linkage: A small summary of the argument.

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FEEDBACK

Feedback After finishing the debate, your coach will give you feedback on: 1. Were you able to incorporate a good style into your speech? 2. Did you maintain a good structure of AREL while speaking? 3. Did you fulfill all the requirements of the motion type?

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PART TWO SKILL DEVELOPMENT OR A WASTE OF TIME?

SKILL DEVELOP WASTE OF

FIND THE GAMING TECH Warm Up Activity

INTRO TO GAMING What are video games? Types of video games? Why do people play video games?

CREATE YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME Activity

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Problems of vid Benefits of vide Keeping a healt

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Problems of video games

Video games are looked down upon by many due to the problem associated with them.

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Addiction Video games are programmed in a way that gets kids as well as adults hooked to the game. Either people get too involved in the story of the game or they don’t want to stop playing because their friends will still be online. This leads to kids skipping homework for games and struggling to cope with school.

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Problems of video games

Physical health issues Excessive playing of video games causes huge amounts of stress on your eyes that can lead to future eye problems and blurry vision. Playing games frequently also means that people are stuck to their couches and engage in very little to no activity. This leads to kids developing obesity from a very young age.

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Expensive Video games are genuinely expensive. Gaming consoles and gaming computers are extremely expensive with new versions starting around $700. Top-tier games will also cost around $100. Parents often find it difficult to keep up with their kids' gaming demands.

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Problems of video games

Desensitization Many argue that violence or graphic content in video games desensitizes players to real-world violence or suffering. The logic is that constant exposure to violence and abusive language normalizes people to these concepts. This leads to them thinking violence or abuse is normal and may even impact their behavior towards others.

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Privacy and online safety This is especially relevant for people who are invested in online gaming. Online games expose people to all kinds of harmful individuals on the internet and they might be victims of cyberbullying, harassment, and online abuse.

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Benefits of video games Despite the criticism, video games can also result in a tremendous amount of benefits for their players.

Develops cognitive skills and creativity Many games such as RPGs and strategy games require users to solve problems with critical thinking, strategy, and creativity. These things can be achieved through traditional education as well but because of the colorful and interactive nature of video games, this is a lot more enjoyable for kids.

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Stress relief and relaxation Video games act as an outlet of relaxation for many people who are on the verge of burnout. The opportunity to escape into a worry-free virtual world is very relaxing.

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Benefits of video games

Financial aspect There is a lot of money in gaming nowadays. You can become a professional gamer for international teams if you work hard. Even if you are not the best gamer, there are still earning opportunities if you want to become a streamer or open up your game review page.

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Developing leadership and teamwork Online multiplayer games require you to communicate and strategize with your teammates so you are on the same page. It is just like soccer or rugby, where every member of a team will have a designated position and task. Playing these games develops qualities like leadership and working together in a team.

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Finding a healthy balance Gaming has both benefits and harms as we have covered. This is why it is important to find a healthy balance that can allow everyone to enjoy video games without getting hurt.

Creating a schedule Parents can coordinate with their kids and come up with a schedule that allocates specific times for studying and playing video games.

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PART TWO SKILL DEVELOPMENT OR A WASTE OF TIME?

SKILL DEVELOP WASTE OF

FIND THE GAMING TECH Warm Up Activity

INTRO TO GAMING What are video games? Types of video games? Why do people play video games?

CREATE YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME Activity

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Problems of vid Benefits of vide Keeping a healt

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This House Belie This House Wou This House Supp This House Regr

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THE GAMING INDUSTRY Introduction to compCompetitiveing A career in gaming

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PART TWO: SKILL DEVELOPMENT OR A WASTE OF TIME?

Skill Training: Understanding Motion Types Depending on how they are phrased, debate topics/ motions have different requirements that teams have to meet to win the debate. Today we will look at a few motion types and discuss what debaters should do in these situations.

Analysis Motions: This House Believes That These are topics that start with ‘THBT“ - This House Believes That Video Games Do More Harm Than Good These are called value judgment debates which means that the Government has to argue that the statement is true and the Opposition has to argue that the statement is false. There is no need for the government to construct a policy but they should provide a definition. In this situation, the government should define video games as the digital games played by people on their gaming consoles or phones.

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Skill Training: Understanding Motion Types

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Policy Analysis Motion: This House Believes That “X” should These are topics that start with “THBT “X should” - This House Believes That Schools Should Actively Discourage Children From Playing Video Games This debate should be judged from the perspective of a neutral observer. For instance, do you think, as a neutral person, whether schools discourage gaming is a good idea or not? The motion itself is introducing a policy, i.e. the discouraging of video games. Government and opposition will assume that policy will pass and debate on the harms and benefits. Since the motion itself is a policy you don’t have to give an elaborate model. The government is just expected to give some outlines on how they expect the policy to be executed. For instance, how do you plan to discourage, and what steps can you take to ensure it will be discouraged? Opposition can question execution.

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Skill Training: Understanding Motion Types Policy Debates: This House Would (THW) These are topics that start with “THW” - THW bans games that use graphic language and imagery In these debates, the government is expected to give a model/policy, in terms of how they want to execute the action mentioned by the topic. How will we ban these games? We want to set up an independent body of experts who will determine if the games meet the ban criteria or not. Both government and opposition have to debate assuming that the state will pass the policy in the parliament. However, opposition is allowed to question the effectiveness of the implementation. This will not instantly win the debate but may reduce the government’s benefits in the overall debate. Opposition question: What if some people still play these games by downloading from illegal websites?

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ACTIVITY 3 | QUITE A CONUNDRUM

Quite a Conundrum Activity

Time Given 5 mins: Prepare 3 mins: Speak

Rules You will be given a scenario with 2 choices, you will have to justify your choice with persuasive arguments.

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Quite a Conundrum Activity

Scenario Ansharah is graduating from university with a good result. She is also a well-respected esports professional in the gaming community and has been predicted to be the “next superstar”. Ansharah is offered an excellent job in one of the top companies in the country. She was also approached by a well-renowned international Esports organization to be the captain of their new team. Given that Ansharah can choose only one of the job options, which one do you think she should go for?

Hint Please refer to the pros and cons of a career in the gaming industry and compare it to a normal 9 to 5 job.

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FEEDBACK

Feedback It's time for your coach to give feedback. The feedback will consist of two things 1. Were you able to give persuasive reasons for your choice? 2. Were you able to maintain good hand gestures while speaking?

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PART THREE: THE GAMING INDUSTRY

A career in the gaming industry As years have passed by, a career in the gaming industry is something that people are contemplating. Let's have a look at the pros and cons of a career in the gaming industry

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A career in the gaming industry PROS

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Passion If you love gaming, earning money doing what you love is one of the best things that can happen.

Diverse opportunity In the gaming industry there are many options to choose from. You can become a game developer, a professional player, or even a streamer.

Growing industry with global reach Over the last decade esports has doubled in size and scale and with the rise in video gaming it will only grow more in time.

High earnings Prizes in esports championships are already quite high and it will become bigger over time. Game development and streaming is also a very lucrative career option with increasing viewers and sponsorships.

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A career in the gaming industry CONS

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High competition The gaming industry is highly competitive which means there is low job security. If you can not perform as a gamer or a developer you will be replaced instantly.

Bad work-life balance in the esports industry you are required to spend countless hours practicing or developing leading to an unhealthy work-life balance.

Market saturation The esports industry is very popular but that also means that countless people are trying to make a career here. It may become increasingly difficult to stand out here.

Health considerations Countless hours spent behind a computer screen may lead to physical health issues (lack of exercise, eye problems). Gaming as a whole is also very stressful as you are constantly trying to win. Many gamers have quit in the past because of mental stress.

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RECAP

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Here’s a recap of what we learned today: A video game is an electronic game where a user or multiple users control images on a video screen through a mouse, keyboard, or controller.

Problems with video games include things such as addiction, health issues, privacy, costs, and online abuse. By playing video games we can educate ourselves and build problem-solving abilities. Parents have to play an important role in ensuring that their kids can balance gaming and studies. Skills we learned today The way motions are phrased is important to understand the requirements of the debate.

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