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Raft, PC Video Game - Weekly Social Gaming Group - Inclu Special Education Needs
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Advanced Level
**Class Will be Cancelled Unless 2 Students Enroll 2 Days Prior to Start Time** (This is to allow for a team of 3-4 of us, and to all start the storyline together) Ahoy mateys!! . . . . Get ready for an exciting multiplayer adventure at sea in, Raft! Come aboard, ye sailors & join me in this thrilling weekly voyage! The session will last 1 hour, but sometimes may over run, to allow for ample game time and task...
1. Survival Skills: Learn essential survival strategies, including resource gathering, crafting, and managing health and hunger. 2. Teamwork: Develop strong teamwork skills by collaborating with classmates to build and maintain the raft, complete tasks, and fend off threats. 3. Problem-Solving: Enhance problem-solving abilities through navigating challenges and finding creative solutions in a dynamic virtual environment. 4. Resource Management: Master the art of managing and optimizing resources to ensure the survival and growth of the raft and its inhabitants. 5. Critical Thinking: Improve critical thinking by making strategic decisions about construction, exploration, and survival tactics. 6. Communication Skills: Strengthen communication skills by discussing strategies, delegating tasks, and coordinating efforts with team members. 7. Environmental Awareness: Increase awareness of environmental themes and challenges presented in the game, such as pollution and sustainability. 8. Adaptability: Learn to adapt to changing conditions and unexpected events, ensuring resilience and flexibility in gameplay. 9. Creative Building: Foster creativity by designing and constructing innovative structures and solutions on the raft. 10. Enjoyment and Engagement: Experience the joy and excitement of cooperative gameplay, fostering a love for learning through engaging virtual adventures.
This class is inclusive and accommodates learners with special needs and attention requirements, while also being suitable for neurotypical students.
To participate in the class, students will need: - To own the video game ‘Raft’. - A computer capable of running the game. (available on PC only) - As for all Outschool classes, a camera so I can verify your identity.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I cannot see that this game has an age rating, but for parental guidance, be advised that there is a shark that may be scary to some children, due to it chewing the raft we stand on. And also it can make you 'jump' if you fall in the water and the shark suddenly attacks and bites you.
Hello, I'm Steve, a British teacher from England. I'm a lifelong gamer and passionate educator with a natural affinity for working with young people. I specialise in video games that foster critical thinking and planning. I support students to...
Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-3 learners per class