These are the learning goals and activities over the classes: 

Day 1 (1.5 hours)
 - Meet their fellow students for the class and establish a relationship
 - Learn about the theme for the week and do research on the topic online
 - Establish a basic understanding of the building’s history and culture

Day 2 (1.5 hours)
 - Use a Google Doc to collect information about the country’s culture and history about the monument. Begin constructing monuments.

Day 3 (1.5 hours)
 - Continue building and conduct more research to put in their presentations. Students will peer-review each others’ research.

Day 4 (1.5hours) 
 - Depending on the students’ age, students will prepare a Google Slide OR verbal presentation to present to the class. They will practice before presentation time.

Day 5 (1.5hours) 
 - Wrap up their builds/presentation and present to their classmates

Playful Digital Learning consists of people with a passion for teaching, gaming, and technology. We strive to inspire creativity, model reflection, and empower students to learn through play. Our teachers often have experience teaching both in person and online and many are pursuing or have received degrees in education.

The founder of Playful Digital Learning, Yoonhee Lee, has done extensive research on game-based literacy learning. She has a variety of teaching experience in K-12 and adult contexts in Korea and the US. She is currently teaching pre-service teachers in Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU. She has travelled the world, visiting the countries of France, Germany, Monaco, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. Her research topic is focusing on gaming and learning. 

Teacher, Lindsay Heiser, is a graduate of Riverside City College with a degree in Film & Television production. She enjoys encouraging kids to be creative and to express themselves through the art of storytelling. Throughout her education, she has taken several college history courses and conducts her own research. She has played Minecraft since 2012 and is very skilled.

Homework Offered
No external homework is needed, but the kids are welcome to add research after class time if they want.
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered