Transcript Bill-Gen-i-Revolution-Presentation

What is the
Gen i
Revolution??
http://www.genirevolution.org/
or
facebook.com/genirevolution
Gen i Revolution is
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a suite of FREE interactive,
Web-based computer games
designed to teach students
the basics of personal finance
and investments
games designed to be
playable as stand-alone
missions
even more effective as a
supplement to your
classroom instruction.
THE STORYLINE
People are losing
confidence in their
ability to save and
invest.
 This confusion is
called “the Murktide.”
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The mysterious Monique
founded her movement,
the Gen i Revolution, to
fight the Murktide.
Students take on the role
of operatives in
Monique’s movement.
THE THREE GAMES
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3.
(The original) Gen i
Revolution, 15 missions, full
classroom support
Beyond the Mission, 6
independent, stand-alone
missions (start here!)
Murktide Invasion, a single
stand-alone game
BEYOND THE MISSION
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Interactive game with full
tablet and Facebook support
You are an advisor to your
peers – make good
recommendations!
Two voice characters will
also advise, but one is a
double agent for the
Murktide
BEYOND THE MISSION
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To win, make the right
recommendations every
time.
Even one wrong choice
along the way will, at the
end, return you to the start.
Bonus points if you identify
the double agent!
TO START THE GAME:
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If you have a Facebook account,
go to
facebook.com/genirevolution
If not, go to
www.genirevolution.org
In either case, click on this little
patch:
MURKTIDE INVASION
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Interactive game with full
tablet and Facebook support
This game is just a 100question quiz on personal
finance
Wrapped in a strategy game
that rewards skillful play
MURKTIDE INVASION
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The Murktide has taken over
large areas and turned them
red.
Our side’s areas are green.
You get a turn to answer five
questions.
Every correct answer gives
you one more agent
(contact).
MURKTIDE INVASION
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Deploy (“reinforce”) your
agents in a green area
bordering the red.
You want greater numbers.
Now attack that red area!
As the invasion continues,
you push back the Murktide
to the ocean.
TO START THE GAME:
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If you have a Facebook account,
go to
facebook.com/genirevolution
If not, go to
www.genirevolution.org
In either case, click on this little
patch:
AND, FINALLY:
The classic Gen i Revolution
game has full support for
teachers and in-class teams.
 Developed in reaction to
stock market simulations’
rewarding of speculative
and gambling strategies.
 But the game is hard. 
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OBJECT OF
THE CLASSIC
GEN i GAME
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Accumulate as many points as
possible by correctly
answering questions and
giving good financial advice to
contacts.
Gen i Revolution has a
companion print volume:
 Learning, Earning, and
Investing for a New
Generation
To see the game as if a
student:
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Go to genirevolution.org and
register as a student, class
code 578f1a
Teacher Set Up
1.
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3.
Register as a Teacher
Create a class
Once created, you will
receive a class code.
Your students will use
that code to log in.
Student Set Up
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Students can self-register
using your class code but
they need an email
address.
An email is sent to the
student to activate the
account so have students
register BEFORE you want
them to use the site in
class.
Student Set Up
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student email is a
problem the teacher can
register students
individually.
How to Play
http://www.genirevolutio
n.org/demonstration.php
Click on class name to see info
for that specific class.
Econ and Personal Finance – Bell 4
Let’s Play
Mission #2
http://www.genirevolution.org/demon
stration.php
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Sign in
Pick Mission #2
Pick operatives
Click on Start
Mission
www.genirevolution.org
Hints:
 Keep
a calculator and
notepad handy
 If you are demonstrating
the first lesson in class –
start with Mission #2
 Students find navigating
the game very easy
Hints:
Students tend to get stuck
in two places:
1. After they log in (they
should go to the map)
2. After choosing a team
and hearing the
mission briefing (start
with the 411)
Hints:
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The answers are out there.
Concerned?
 use
a computer lab where
the game can be monitored
 test the information in class
and average the grades
 give only a participation
grade
Virginia Council on Economic
Education
www.vcee.org
•Governor’s Challenge in Economics
and Personal Finance
•Stock Market Game
•Enter our Economic Educator
Awards Program