Meaningful, authentic work should be shared, whether it is amongst peers, families, or the larger community! Just because students are working online doesn't mean they can't have an audience! Students share their Games4Change projects in a variety of ways, like:

• Discussion Board Arcade

• Getting feedback from classmates, friends, and family

• Entering their games into the state-wide Games4Change Student Challenge competition

Giving students a platform to show their skills and work is an important part of teaching! You never know who is in the audience and what kind of opportunities a showcase could lead to for the students, especially if they are working on a topic they are particulary passionate about. Having students share work also helps them feel part of something, which matters especially in an online setting where students don't always interact daily.

Above is a screenshot of what a discussion board set up looks like in itslearning. The students can all share their game links as discussion posts, and then view each other's work and provide feedback on different threads.

A simple way for students to share their work is to simply have a peer play! Students can easily share the links to their projects and ask for feedback, even in person! As part of the Final Exam for Game Design, I've even had students review their portfolios with their parents, and then had the families tell me what they have learned from the conversations!

Students also share their work by entering it into the Games4Change Student Challenge. This competition is open to students in the Atlanta area. Finalists are invited to Georgia Tech for a game showcase. Winners receive certificates, prizes, and have their games featured on the official Games4Change website so a global audience can play!