Quest+for+Knowledge+Pt+2+SSMS


 * Seminole County Public Schools**
 * WOW in School**

This is the third session of SCPS WOW in School and this lesson has been modified since the first time we ran it with SMS.
 * **Lesson Plan: Quest for Knowledge** ||
 * **Background:**

Today the students will focus on the power of grouping. || Working in partnership can be very advantageous.
 * **Understanding to be Developed:**

1. Students will work together effectively as a team. 2. Students will understand the value and purpose of teamwork. || Students will party up to complete quests and report to loremasters the benefits they found to working together.
 * **Evidence of Understanding:**

Loremasters will pay special attention to the type of communication going on between partners, focusing on good "hero" talk, i.e. - effective communication! ||
 * **Lesson Outline:**


 * Preparation -**


 * Headphones


 * I. Welcome Heroes**


 * II. Getting In World**

1. Students will team up with one (or two if needed) player from their starting area. 2. Teams will complete identical quests for the entire class period. If one player has previously completed a quest, the other teammate will accompany that person while completing that quest. 3. Players will learn how to share quests with their teammate. a. Press L to open quest log. b. Quests that have a (1) in front of the name of the quest is shared by both players. If there is not a (1) in front of the quest, a player should right click on the name of the quest and click ‘share’ quest. One of three messages will appear: (1) the person has already completed the quest, (2) the person is not eligible for this quest or (3) an option to accept the shared quest. 4. Teams will discuss each quest objective and remain together to complete them. 5. Teams will read and discuss each quest prior to setting out to complete the quest.


 * Students should also learn how to:**

ADD FRIENDS. CREATE A PARTY. PARTY CHAT. Identify the group leader and how to alter group settings.


 * LOREKEEPERS**

1. Lorekeepers will organize the groups into teams based on the race and level (as close as possible). 2. Lorekeepers should explain the methods as described above. 3. Lorekeepers should circulate around the room to monitor and guide the students. 4. Lorekeepers should ask questions of the students (see below). 5. Lorekeepers should take note of successes and problems associated with this activity and record these on the Wiki prior to Wednesday ’s class. 6. Lorekeepers should perform all record keeping tasks: attendance, progress reports, sticker rewards, etc.

Lorekeepers should circulate and continuously ask student questions and monitor students understanding of the quests, ability to work together as a team, etc. and guide students on how to communicate effectively and work together as a team. Sample questions What quest are you working on? What is the objective of the quest? Where is your teammate? Are they nearby? Are you able to stay together? Do you get credit for killing the same mob? Do you get xp if you work with another player? Did you notice if it was more or less then when you worked alone? Have you shared your quests? Later questions Did you find it beneficial to work together? Why or why not? What are some of the benefits of working as a team? What are some of the challenges of working as a team?
 * Suggested Questions**

Students ability to work as a team Students ability to read, interpret and act upon a quest Students ability to effectively communicate quest goals with their partner Students differing abilities in game. Are some students struggling? Are some students noticeably adapting to the game better then others? How can we design lessons to support the struggling players? How can we design lessons to allow students who are demonstrating higher proficiency in the game demonstrate leadership abilities?
 * Considerations for the Wiki**


 * III. Hero's Reputation**


 * Lorekeepers will track their partnerships and give achievements during the last hour. ** ||
 * **Wrap Up / Evaluation** ||
 * Lorekeeper Reflections
 * Lorekeeper Reflections
 * Lorekeeper Reflections
 * Lorekeeper Reflections

__//Lorekeeper Lewis//__

__//Lorekeeper Dombrowski//__

__//Lorekeeper Hernandez//__

__//Lorekeeper Kirkman//__ //The students are getting a lot more used to the controls and how the game works. Some students are still have difficultly navigating Azeroth and figuring out where to go to complete quests. I noticed a few students who had completed quests but didn't know how to turn them in.//

//Students were mostly working in groups today by race to help each other get to the same level and complete more difficult quests. A couple of the groups worked really well together and were communicating effectively. Some of the other groups were off and on in their group work. In one team of night elves, I observed the team member who was the highest level not being a good leader for those who needed to catch up with him. He just liked to run off and kill random things. It eventually led to the group just splitting off and doing their own thing.//

//Another group I witnessed working together had a rocky start, but really pulled through to work effectively with one another. I think at the beginning of this group's work I heard, "But he is really annoying!" I mentioned to them that this "annoying" hero really needed their help and didn't deserve to be left behind. Once they started talking more and walking over to that student to look at his screen and help him out, I witnessed some great team work. They all figured out their roles to kill a particularly difficult monster and were rewarded with experience and and an achievement award! It was really exciting to watch their team skills develop.//

//Over all, a great day. The students definitely need to work on communication.//

//__Lorekeeper Trenholm__// ||