Time for:
- Prepare: 10 min
- Implementation: 15-20 min
Type(s) of Essential(s):
Social & Emotional Growth
Design
Prerequisite:
- Is a prerequisite: Yes
- Has a prerequisite: Yes
Overview
Every pair/small group practices presenting their game pitch to the group.
Goals and Outcomes
Goal: Learners prepare for their game pitch by practicing introducing themselves, articulating their content, figuring out their speaking sequence, and testing their prototype and presentation.
Outcomes: Learners conduct a runthrough of their presentation, in which they make adjustments to their game pitch and prototype and practice their speech and presentation skills
Materials
Choose if learners will present online or in-person. If online, select a video conferencing software. If in-person, use a projector and whiteboard/screen. In both cases, use presentation and other materials learners designed while completing Designing Presentation and Prototype activity.
Preparation
Prepare for the activity based on the pitch option selected in the Pitch Essentials Discussion.
For Game Idea and Prototype Pitch
Prerequisites: Activities to complete before this activity -
Defining Game Essentials for Pitch;
Refining Game Idea;
Pitch Essentials Discussion;
Prototyping;
Designing Presentation and Prototype;
Words of Confidence
For Game Review Pitch
Prerequisites: Activities to complete before this activity -
Creating Your Game Review Criteria;
Pitch Essentials Discussion;
Designing Presentation and Prototype;
Words of Confidence
Implementation and Completion
Inform learners they will practice presenting their pitch to the group and receive feedback about what works well and what could be improved. Before each group presents, share information they should include at the beginning of their pitch (e.g., name, grade or age, etc.) and how they will present, such as format and presentation tool.
As groups present, check that the content and learners’ materials displayed as expected and they address information stated in the pitch essentials. After the pitch, give learners and educators time to provide feedback. It may be helpful to assign an educator to take notes on feedback as a reference point for each group to finalize their pitch.