Digital Escapes with Google Slides

Session Description: Calling all adventurous educators! In this one-hour session, we'll embark on a quest to transform Google Slides presentations into dynamic digital escape rooms. Digital escapes are an innovative way to ignite curiosity, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster collaboration in the classroom. Whether you're a tech novice or an edtech expert, this workshop will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to transform learning into an unforgettable adventure!

This session is for teachers at ALL technology comfort levels.

As a result of this session teachers will:

• • 1. Learn to craft captivating storylines and puzzles that align with curriculum objectives.

    2. Discover valuable resources and tools to support you as you create your escape room.

    3. Explore best practices for facilitating engaging digital escape room experiences for students.

Applicable ISTE Standards for Educators (2017)*: 2.1.a; 2.1.b; 2.5.b

* The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at the ISTE Standards page.

Download the session slides here.

• TF Twitter Chat: Create Exciting Escapes and Breakouts for the Classroom

• TF Blog: Engage Learners with Mystery and Intrigue

• Game Example

• Stuck on Slide Street - Game Example

• Example Clues

• Clue Templates - from Dr. Sarah Shartzer

• Puzzlemakers

  • Online Puzzle Maker

  • Rebus Generator

  • Polybius Square Cipher

  • Emoji Morse Code

  • Classtools.net

  • More Puzzle Resources