What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Join us for a relaxed, learner-directed gaming experience where students can connect through the peaceful world of Stardew Valley. This class combines social interaction with cooperative gameplay, perfect for making friends while developing your virtual farm! Game Details Platform: PC/Mac/Linux via Steam Multiplayer: Co-op play or Single Player: Sharing your world in Screen Share. Server access: Available only during class hours (following Outschool guidelines) Language Level: ESL Friendly (CEFR Levels B and C) Class Activities Together we can: Develop our unique farms Go on mining adventures Fish in the local waters Attend seasonal events like the Spring Dance Share our progress through screen sharing Chat and socialize while playing Participation Options Students can join in two ways: Have us join your world or join mine via IP address sharing in the game Play independently on their own device while participating in group discussions and screen sharing Community Guidelines Our virtual community values: Creating a safe, supportive environment for all learners Treating each other with kindness and respect Giving everyone space and time to share Maintaining privacy (no sharing of game IP address) Supporting cooperative gameplay and friendly interaction Come join us in the valley - maybe we'll catch a sunfish or two while we're at it! 🌱🎣 Please note: Class will be cancelled if there are less than two learners for the week.
Learning Goals
Learners will practice their social skills and play a relaxing gathering/farming/fishing sim.
Social classes satisfy BC’s curriculum/BC Ministry of Education for K–12 around communication studies through: acquiring and presenting information; focusing on intent and purpose in delivery; and connecting and engaging with others.
Other Details
Learning Needs
We are a neuroaffirming group of teachers who accommodate learners where they need assistance. We welcome all learners into our classes.
Parental Guidance
Stardew Valley has an online co-op option for PC or Switch. If on a PC, students can host a game and share the IP in the chat for people to join. Yvonne will share hers for PC with anyone who wants to join the game.
Students can provide their gamer tag if on Nintendo if they would like students to visit their farm. Gamer tags will be visible if playing online.
After class, as required by Outschool, the server will not be accessible outside of class. The Server hosted will be a vanilla server with no mods installed. If you have mods installed, you might have trouble connecting. We will not be using any third-party resources, that means no mods unless you are using them on your own farm (PC). A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required if students want to visit other farms or have people visit their farm on Nintendo devices.
Supply List
PC/Linux/Mac computer running Stardew Valley with the ability to connect to a LAN game. A reasonable internet connection (mine is satellite and it works fine with little lag).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from University of Portsmouth
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Victoria
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from McGill University, Canada
Hello! I'm Yvonne and I'm a long time Stardew Valley player and fan. I even have my own Void Chicken and a bunch of real ones in my garden. I have never 100%'d Stardew Valley but I have a farm in it's 3rd year and I'm a slow mo player. I really enjoy learning from other players and as we love learner led games, I don't host this class as an expert. I celebrate what you share!
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-8 learners per class