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iThrive Games @iThriveGames

iThrive Games is a part of @TheHistoryCoLab. There, we co-design games, experiences, and programs with and for young people that transform learning for them.

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iThrive Games@iThriveGames
22 Mar 2024
We’re excited to be officially joining forces with @TheHistoryCoLab! Together, we're co-creating playful #edu experiences with & for young people that foster curiosity, imagination, #SEL, and transformative civic engagement. More on what’s to come: bit.ly/4cv85Gk
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In young people's worlds, their phones are conduits for connection and expression. Sam’s Journey pairs with @AccidentalQ's @normallostphone to create a #SEL-rich #edu experience for HS students where they evaluate the contents of a lost one. Get it here: ithrivegames.org/ithrive-cur…
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The “SEL and Technology” chapter in the Handbook of SEL (Second Edition) outlines a bold vision of #SEL tech grounded in accessibility, emotional readiness & collaboration. Here are 5 key questions to ensure your #edtech truly supports youth thriving: ithrivegames.org/newsroom/se… #edu
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Teens thrive when their #edu honors their needs & amplifies their potential. On International Day of Education, we reaffirm the importance of centering youth voices in creating engaging learning experiences that prepare them for life. Dive into a few here: ithrivegames.org/resources/
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Want to build connection and enliven civic learning for your students? Check out iThrive Sim's multiplayer simulation games! Each one offers an immersive civics #edu experience where they build & practice #SEL skills through play. Access them here: ithrivegames.org/ithrive-sim…
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Martin Luther King Jr. said, “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” Teens use our Game Design Studio Toolkit to live this by creating games that unpack social issues & imagine solutions through play. Explore it this #MLKDay: ithrivegames.org/ithrive-stu…
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#SEL tech should amplify—not replace—the connections that sustain thriving. Here are five ?s every #teacher can ask to ensure the tools they choose foster empathy, self-regulation & collaboration while keeping relationships at the heart of #edu: ithrivegames.org/newsroom/se…
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Set during natural disasters, Disaster Mind, an iThrive Sim game created w/ teens & @FEMA, builds emergency preparedness. In this feature, iThrive's Jane Lee shares how it shifts “it could never happen to me” mindsets into plans that prevent crises: kxnet.com/news/fema-and-ithr… #games

FEMA and iThrive Games launch Disaster Mind to boost disaster preparedness

FEMA and iThrive Games are looking to get people into a disaster state of mind, and it all starts at your desktop.

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How can #SEL tech enhance connection & growth in your classroom? Key takeaways from “SEL and Technology” in the Handbook of SEL point to these five critical considerations for any educator looking to integrate #edtech for social & emotional learning: ithrivegames.org/newsroom/se… #edu

Using SEL Tech in Classrooms? Five Questions Every Educator Should Ask

Educators, here are some tips for choosing technology for your classroom that will strengthen connections, promote inclusivity, and empower students in their learning.

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We’re thrilled to see our GDS w/ the SEED Institute & the award-winning RunAround game featured in this @Getting_Smart piece, showcasing how #edu centered on participation & inquiry supports civic purpose in youth. Dive into a rethinking of #civics: gettingsmart.com/2024/12/09/…

What Should Civic Readiness and Assessment Actually Look Like?

Explore the importance of robust, inclusive civics education to foster engaged, informed citizens and strengthen democratic society.

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The 2nd Edition of the Handbook of SEL is out today, ft. “SEL & Technology,” a chapter co-authored by members of our team! Discover their bold vision for equitable, learner-centered #SEL tech & other insights shaping the future of meaningful #edu: guilford.com/books/Handbook-… #edtech
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Calling all HS history #teachers! This winter at @TheHistoryCoLab, we’re offering a unique, paid opportunity to pilot our project-based LXs created in partnership with @XQAmerica that each center humanity & #SEL in U.S. history #edu. Apply by 11/26! xqinstitute.typeform.com/his…

XQ History Co:Lab LX Pilot Interest Survey

This pilot opportunity is for current U.S. high school history teachers that are actively teaching students this school year.

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History Co:Lab@TheHistoryCoLab
18 Nov 2024
Help shape the future of U.S. History #edu for up to $10k this winter! We’re looking for HS humanities #teachers to pilot our project-based LXs created w/ @XQAmerica, @iThriveGames and teens. Be part of humanity-centered #edu & sign up to pilot by 11/26: xqinstitute.typeform.com/his…
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History Co:Lab@TheHistoryCoLab
18 Nov 2024
Help shape the future of U.S. History #edu for up to $10k this winter! We’re looking for HS humanities #teachers to pilot our project-based LXs created w/ @XQAmerica, @iThriveGames and teens. Be part of humanity-centered #edu & sign up to pilot by 11/26: xqinstitute.typeform.com/his…
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Social-emotional skills like informed decision-making are key for civic engagement, and #ElectionDay reminds us of their value. Each game-based experience in iThrive Sim’s HS core #civics library lets teens build them through playful #edu. Get them here: ithrivegames.org/ithrive-sim…
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Adolescence is a time of enormous change and growth & the need for belonging is key. Here, @DrPamelaCantor explains the link between the biology of learning and belonging, and their impact on youth thriving. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=3ZAvOwS1… @TheHistoryCoLab #BuildingBelonging #SEL

The Biology of Learning and Its Link to Belonging: Pamela Cantor,...

"What is the biology of learning, and how does it connect to a sens...

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HS teachers, elevate learning with iThrive Curriculum! Each Common Core-aligned unit pairs w/ an immersive video game to create an interactive, #SEL-rich experience in classrooms that teens describe as memorable & meaningful. Bring play to #edu this fall: ithrivegames.org/ithrive-cur…
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We co-design with teens because, to us, it’s care in action. With our GDS model, we encourage them to tap into their genius to co-create new solutions with SMEs and designers. This @ConversationEDU piece speaks on the boundless power of co-imagination: theconversation.com/collabor…

Collaboratively imagining the future can bring people closer together in the present

The future and its possibilities are something that you actively co-create with others. New research suggests that imagining together makes you closer and more connected to them in the here and now.

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Games can reflect real-world challenges, making play a powerful tool for teen #SEL. Our #GameDesign Kits offer #gamedev tips for integrating social and emotional skill-building into play experiences designed for young people. Get all 11 Kits here: ithrivegames.org/resources/g…
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For 16 yrs, @FugeesFamily has used soccer to help refugee students feel welcomed. Our Threads, a game co-designed by 22 Fugees students & @iThriveGames shares the same approach, turning play into a tool for #BuildingBelonging. More on the card game: ithrivegames.org/our-threads… #SEL
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Games & #edu experiences that meet teens where they are developmentally support their thriving. Our ‘10 Things To Know’ checklist helps designers fold #SEL into their offerings & make every touchpoint with teens a wellness-supporting one. Get it here: ithrivegames.org/resources/
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Play fosters connection & collaboration—key to building bonds & #belonging. Our game-based #edu resources for HS #humanities and project-based learning are designed with teens to promote inclusion & #SEL. Bring them to your classroom! ithrivegames.org/resources/ #BuildingBelonging
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