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Implementation Game Training

Main summary

Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas / lessons conveyed

Why motivation matters for learning

Students typically attend for one (or both) of these reasons:

  1. They like the lesson (it becomes something they look forward to).
  2. They like the teacher (they want to keep coming).

When attendance and progress are good, it improves:

  • Learning outcomes
  • Attendance
  • Tutor/teacher KPI
  • Chances of program renewal

Why “game lessons / ice breaking” are needed

Coding lessons can feel heavy, new, difficult, tense, and not fun, which lowers motivation. To address this, the training focuses on game-based ice breaking to make learning more enjoyable and motivating—without turning it into an unplanned distraction.

Core principle: games must be planned and conditioned

  • The game activity must be planned from the beginning of the lesson cycle—not something added only “when bored.”
  • Tutors must set expectations first, so students know:
    • There will be a game session
    • The class must still follow learning discipline and progress

If students haven’t understood the material, a game session can become chaotic.

Methodology / instructions (detailed)

A) Before the game class (communication + requirements)

Inform students (within the learning flow)

Explain that:

  • A game/ice breaking will happen later in the lessons.

Reinforce classroom expectations:

  • Be diligent and follow class discipline
  • Come on time
  • Maintain good progress (students complete assignments/projects)

Make it clear that:

  • Participation in the game is enabled by progress/discipline, not random.

Reason given: if students haven’t understood the material, the game session becomes chaotic.

Inform parents

Share that the game/ice breaking is not mandatory in the sense of “must always attend,” but:

  • Continuous attendance helps students master skills.

Explain the game benefits in a fun way:

  • Bonding
  • Logic training
  • Computer skill development

A parent notification template will be prepared (mentioned as being provided later by Kevin).

Use reminders

Send reminders before the game class about:

  • When the game session will occur
  • Where/which platform the game is used
  • Which course/lesson includes the game (e.g., coding night, visual programming, digital literacy)

B) During lesson planning (identify which lessons include games)

  1. Check the lesson methodological guideline and lesson topic first.
  2. Look for the indication of which lesson items contain “game activity.”
  3. Tutors should search for the phrase/section such as “game activity” in the lesson topic/LON materials.

Examples/courses mentioned:

  • Coding
  • Visual Programming
  • Digital Literacy

An example reference was given: Visual Programming may have around 5–6 game sessions for a group/course.

C) Game implementation timing (class structure)

  • Finish the main lesson/project work first.
  • Then allocate 15 minutes at the end for the game.

Example timing guidance (90-minute session):

  • ~75 minutes for project work/presentation
  • ~15 minutes remaining for the game

D) How to run the game activity in practice (inviting students)

Invite students after the main lesson

  • After the main lesson is over, tell students to open the game activity via a link.

Example platform: Combat Code

  • A link is provided.
  • Students can play freely (not mandatory).
  • The tutor briefly demonstrates first (commonly showing controls like moving a hero up/down/left/right).
  • Then students play themselves.

Example “live game flow” (as described)

  • Tutor and students confirm the lesson is completed.
  • Tutor starts/opens the game activity (or shares the link in the online chat).
  • Wait briefly for everyone to join (about 3 minutes).
  • Students play and optionally discuss outcomes during/after gameplay.
  • A “winner/leader” concept is used in the example.

Discussion / learning atmosphere

After playing:

  • Students often become more engaged/noisy.
  • There is more discussion (example methods: Kahoot or open discussion prompts).
  • The “ice breaking” supports engagement and bonding.

E) Prizes / rules mentioned (example-only)

In the example session:

  • Recognition/prizes are given to winners.
  • Prize distribution rules are clarified (e.g., winner gets the reward/credits).
  • Excitement is encouraged, but it stays structured (avoid chaos).

Overall takeaway

Game/ice-breaking sessions are meant to increase motivation, but they work well only when tutors:

  1. Prepare and inform students/parents in advance
  2. Check lesson materials to find which lessons include “game activity”
  3. Run games at the end of the lesson (about 15 minutes)
  4. Ensure students are ready (they completed understanding/projects) so the game doesn’t derail learning

Speakers / sources featured (as identifiable from subtitles)

People mentioned

  • Kevin: compiling materials; referenced for providing templates/reminders
  • Kak him / Kak: referenced as a person in the group (name unclear in subtitles)
  • Masadli / Mas Galang: companion mentioned; “game activities” count referenced
  • Jelin: invited to demonstrate inviting students to play
  • Group of tutors/participants: hosts/organizers (names partially obscured by subtitle errors)

Sources / tools / platforms mentioned

  • Combat Code (game used in an example)
  • Kahoot (mentioned for discussion/game interaction)
  • LON / back office / methodological guideline (course documentation)
  • Zoom chat (mentioned for sharing links)
  • Mabar (mentioned as a game session context; likely “multiplayer game”)

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