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Move beyond play: use the engineering process and game design to teach K-8 systems thinking. This session offers a roadmap for turning students into innovative creative engineers.

From Players to Architects: Shift student mindsets toward Systems Thinking by deconstructing rules and constraints to view complex challenges as solvable systems. The Iterative Engineering Cycle: Implement a "Design-Test-Refine" workflow. This loop uses playtesting to normalize failure, encourage risk-taking, and build a growth mindset. Interdisciplinary Connective Tissue: Synthesize core subjects into a single project: Mathematics: Probability, variables, and logical balancing. Literacy: Narrative structure, technical writing, and world-building. SEL & UX: Fostering empathy through user experience and collaborative testing. Metacognitive Reflection: Integrate consistent reflection cycles to ensure students remain conscious of their own problem-solving strategies.

• Event Type TRD - Trade Day Events
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• Day Wednesday
• Start Time 11:00 AM
• End Time 12:00 PM
• Duration 1 hours
• Location JW
• Room 101.0
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• Age Required Everyone (6+)
• Experience Required None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
• Min Players 1
• Max Players 50
• Cost Free
• Tickets Available 50
• GM / Organizer Jonathan Segerstrom, Amanda Segerstom
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• Tournament No
• Round 1 of 1
• Materials Required No
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• Email jsege7347529576@gmail.com
• Special Category none
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