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Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC

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GT Teacher - Spencer County KY | Teacher of "The Academy" A Game-Inspired Classroom Adventure | Academic Team Coach | Ideas: www.youtube.com/@coffeeshopclassroom

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Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Dec 11

I'll be posting tips & tools I've run into and used planning for "The Academy," a class where students level-up by studying the subject area of their choice. 🎮🐉

6th-8th Grade students choose a subject area, earn XP, and participate in a story spanning the school year and beyond. #EduSky #Games

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Michelle Gross, the new 2026 KY Teacher of the Year! 🎉

Anyone who has worked with Michelle knows this was deserved. Really awesome when you see the hard work someone puts in every day for kids be recognized.

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · 5d

Heekin Pewter Company has an incredible booth set up at St. James Court Art Show in Louisville this weekend.

Second year I've run into it and purchased his work (look at that frog!) Told me he's been playing Dungeons & Dragons for 50 Years. Definitely checkout his Etsy store! #miniatures

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · 5d

7th and 8th Grade SCMS Advance Art students attended the St. James Court Art Show today.

Awesome field trip. Students interviewed artists on their process, and created works of their own. 🎨

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · 14d

Each student's completed character can be clicked to see how they are contributing to the battle, and copy/pasted to other areas of the map when the story moves elsewhere.

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · 14d

Yesterday, students used Google Forms to vote on which "Rangers" in class (students studying science,) will help on a team mission.

The nominated students designed their characters today and were added on to our interactive map to battle monsters and defend their allies.🏹 #Edusky #Gamebasedlearning

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Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you to @kyedrpg.bsky.social for sharing the stories of teachers in KY and beyond.

Honored to be mentioned, thanks for shouting out my awesome students! 🎉🎊

Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · 18d

Just got my copy of "Urgent Care for Educators," where I wrote a guest chapter! Happy to share the story of #kyedrpg, but more importantly,celebrate several OVEC educators such as @collinsclasssc.bsky.social & @breweredu.bsky.social. #ttrpgs #gamebasedlearning #dnd #EduSky #TTRPGsky #LevelUpEDU

Chapter 19 of "Urgent Care for Educators."

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · 26d

After decisions are made, students can login and see the impact their choice had on characters, setting, etc.

On my side, it doesn't take long to update some elements, (and it's extremely fun both to swap things around and see what students decide.) 🎮

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · 26d

This school year, students sign-in to our gamified learning hub and vote to make decisions that impact the story and setting of "The Academy."

Starting small, as in the pictured example where students help a character choose their class, (Magician, Knight, Beastmaster, Ranger, or Bard.) #EduSky

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Aug 4

Summer for thousands of people in Ann Arbor, Mich., means scavenging for hidden codes around the city and voraciously reading books to collect points. It's part of an enormously popular game that's been a triumph for the public library that runs it. www.npr.org/2025/08/04/n...

How a public library's summer game took over a Michigan city

Summer in Ann Arbor, Mich., means thousands of people hunting for hidden codes around the city and reading books to earn points. It's part of a popular game organized by the public library.

www.npr.org

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Jul 29

Gamifying an Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course as a Strategy to Improve Students’ Motivation pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.... #GameBasedLearning

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Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Jul 24

Summer Game Recommendation:
Blue Prince might be the best puzzle game I've ever played. Also very fun to play co-op.

Classic MYST vibe with a great gameplay loop. Not completed yet (refusing to Google anything,) but absolutely worth the $25. ♟️🖼️

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Jul 24

Extremely cool character assets seen all from @finalbossblues.itch.io Check out/purchase their work/tools like this!

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Jul 24

Trying out embedding extended learning/practice for students in a new way.🎮

Added 40+ character sprites to this year's learning hub. Each has a link to practice games on websites like @blooketofficial.bsky.social and @gimkit.com with a final challenge for students to prepare for.

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Jul 21

Posting a few videos my students will view on their return to class this year.

We mostly ditch Google Classroom for a very gamified learning hub that gives a lot of opportunities to extend learning. This video gives a preview and walkthrough of the hub.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqJk...

The Academy: Tutorial Video (Exploration)

YouTube video by Coffee Shop Classroom

www.youtube.com

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Jul 21

REALLY glad I refrained from trying to pick him up.

These guys apparently have a bite that can be painful for quite awhile.

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Jul 21

North American Wheel Bug seen enjoying my backyard today. 🪲

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Adam Watson @watsonedtech.bsky.social · Jul 16

My book "Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom" is now available for pre-order on all major online booksellers, including directly from @mcfarland.bsky.social. Or order from your favorite brick & mortar (ESBN 9781476697550)! For more info, visit sites.google.com/view/kyedrpg.... #kyedrpg

"Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom." Play with roles. Roll to play. Play to learn. Published by McFarland.

Blurb about "Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Classroom."

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Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Jul 17

At 107 Days Until Halloween, retail has officially decided it's time to deploy the skeletons.

(No complaints.) 💀

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Jul 1

"Title Screen" of New Class Hub for Next Year🎮

Going beyond Google Classroom, this year we're using a very classic RPG video game style world as the class learning hub.

Students will use the same tools I'm using to build characters and grow the setting.
Looking forward to sharing more!

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · Jun 23

Chaotic backyard garden needed watering two days in a row for the first time this year.

Probably the fourth time I've had to water it at all. Constant rain season is over in KY and now we hit unyielding heat season. 🏝️

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · May 29

If you've not read this #edtechelixirs post, do yourself a favor and do so.

The idea of this teacher publishing student DnD adventures and the positivity his effort and care creates for students is top-tier "Education can be Awesome" inspiration.

Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games @kyedrpg.bsky.social · May 12

In my latest #edtechelixirs I highlight Mr. Woo from Seneca High School and his #dnd club. Amazed how he self publishes the adventures of his students' characters!

watsonedtech.blogspot.com/2025/05/kyed...

#kyedrpg #kygoplay #UnitedWeLearnKY #AllinKY #KYILN #gamebasedlearning #EduSky #TTRPGsky

KyEdRPG Spotlight: Christopher Woo and Seneca High School's "TableTop RPG Club's Adventures"

Christopher Woo -- a social studies teacher who has been at Seneca High School since starting his educational career in 2014 -- came across...

watsonedtech.blogspot.com

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Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · May 29

I'm firmly on the #Cicada team.
Heralds of summer, 100% a fan.

Photos from a few mornings ago in KY.

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · May 19

Additional shout-out to some phenomenal Bellarmine Esports team student volunteers.

Very cool seeing college students willing to sit with a group of middle school students and pass on tips and coaching. REALLY impressed by this group. @bellarmineesports.bsky.social

Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · May 19

Huge thank you to @bellarmineesports.bsky.social for hosting a group of Spencer County Middle students today.

Esports session + Excellent campus tour had these kids hyped about @bellarmineu.bsky.social and college. Made what was many of their first time touring a college campus memorable + fun! 🎮

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Chad Collins | CollinsClassSC @collinsclasssc.bsky.social · May 15

National Tech Coach EdCamp hosted by @quizizz.bsky.social and ForwardEdgeOH just keeps getting better.

Some extremely cool Canva tips from @mskb26.bsky.social (including how to save hours of time prepping student award certificates,) + fantastic gamification tips from Erica K! #techcoachedcamp