HS 101: Fri Nov 14 - Class routines & Using OneNote

 Today we did our first Quick Questions and Typing practice; we will keep building these routines in the coming classes. After that, you had time to work on the Using OneNote Project.

Games Analysis: Fri Nov 14 - Character Classes

 Today you had a chance to select your character class for Term 2. We also discussed the initial ideas of a potential games event that you would run, and how to trade cards fairly by looking at their market values.

HS 101: Thurs Nov 13 - First Class!

 Today we had our first class of High School 101! We worked through the course outline and then you got to get your digital notebook set up!

Games Analysis: Wed Nov 12 - Draft Tournament!

 Today you got to use your draft decks to compete! Results will be announced on Friday!

Games Analysis: Fri Nov 7 - Draft Documenting

 Today we had some time to finish off your Draft Prep and Draft Documenting Quests (this can be essentially just your completed draft log).

Games Analysis: Thurs Nov 6 - Draft Day!

 Today we ran our draft! Great job picking 1 card and passing the rest... You had a chance to build your 40 card deck and test it out in preparation for the tournament we'll play with those decks!

Games Analysis: Tues Nov 4 - Open Quest Time

 Today we had a special message from Ben Werne of Lords of Limited! you had time to work on any remaining quests.

Games Analysis: Mon Nov 3 - Optional Quest, Scute Swarm, & Open Quest time

Today we talked about the end of Term 1! We had a look at the Optional Book Study Quest and then the Scute Swarm Reason Quest. After that, we checked in about your XP and you had some open quest time!

Games Analysis: Fri Oct 31 - Learn 3 games

 Today we broke into 3 groups and you learned how to play Wingspan, Lords of Waterdeep, and Smallworld!

Games Analysis: Thurs Oct 30 - Learning a new Game

 Today we were missing quite a few people for the haunted house. Those that were left were split into 3 groups to learn and play either Lords of Waterdeep, Smallworld, or Wingspan. It would be a good idea to learn how to play these games...

Games Analysis: Mon Oct 27 - Hypergeometric Probability

Today we had a look at Hypergeometric probability. We used Stattrek.com's hypergeometric calculator and then you had time to work on this Hypergeometric Quest. On our double block day we'll be learning some new games, so be prepared!

Games Analysis: Wed Oct 22 - Reason Q & Draft prep

Today we had a look at Reason Quest #5 (Draft Views). We also discussed some technicalities of how Coat of Arms works in our last reason quest. We settled on Thursday November 6th as our Draft Day, and then you had some more draft practice time:

Here's the easy draft: http://draftsim.com/draft.php?mode=Draft_FDN&redraft_id=qQmBQlJQR&seat=1.

Here's a medium draft: http://draftsim.com/draft.php?mode=Draft_FDN&redraft_id=QkBEwVZD9&seat=1

Here's the hard draft: http://draftsim.com/draft.php?mode=Draft_FDN&redraft_id=GRomRKnwQ&seat=1

Games Analysis: Tues Oct 21 - Draft Prep

 Today we had some time to do some draft prep. We had a look at the 10 colour pair archetypes for Foundations, and then you had time on the laptops to do some research into the top cards and draft strategies. 

Games Analysis: Mon Oct 20 - Drafts 101

Today we introduced Drafting! We worked through this guide, and we started having a look at the Draft Prep Quest - more time to do your initial research next day! 

Games Analysis: Fri Oct 17 - Venn Diagram Reason Quest + Optional Quests

 Today we had a chance to work on Reason Quest #4 (Venn Diagrams). Then we had a look at some Optional Quests that you now have access to.

Games Analysis: Wed Oct 15 - Alt Win/Loss Quest Presentations

 Today we had our Alternate Win/Loss Quest presentations. Thanks to all who presented! After all the presentations, you had time to work on finishing building and testing your new deck.

Games Analysis: Tues Oct 14 - Deckbuilding and card picking

 Today we went over the ideas you need to consider when deckbuilding. After that, you got to sort through some cards and pick a bunch more to get yourselves up to a potential 100 card deck. Win & Loss condition presentations are tomorrow!

Games Analysis: Fri Oct 10 - Alt Win/Loss Con & Journal Catch up Time

 Today you had time to work on your Alt Win/Loss condition presentation; we'll do the presentations next Wednesday, so play accordingly. You also had some time to wrap up any journals from the week; next week we'll also get to do some deck building and card selecting!

Games Analysis: Thurs Oct 9 - Pandemic and Win/Loss Quest

 Today we started with a couple rounds of Pandemic; congrats to those who were able to save humanity! After break, we started the Alternate Win/Loss Quest (here's the list of options - we'll have the laptops again tomorrow).

Games Analysis: Tues Oct 7 - Win, Loss, Tie & Pandemic Rules

 Today we worked on Reason Quest #3 - Coat of Arms. After that, we took some notes about Winning, Losing, and Tying a game of MtG. We finished with the rules of Pandemic (your homework is to research some strategy!)

Games Analysis: Mon Oct 6 - more Keyword Presentations

 Today we fit in more Keyword ability presentations. We'll be playing Pandemic on Thursday AM, so your homework before then is to find a strategy/how-to-play video.

Games Analysis: Fri Oct 3 - Mulligans and Colour Options

 Today we had a look at Mulligans. After that we had a look at a Colour Combinations Reason Quest. We wrapped up by looking at this opening hand simulator.

Games Analysis: Thurs Oct 2 - Keyword Abilities Presentations

 Today we had a look at a riddle whose solution demonstrated the power of Tree Diagrams. Then, a bunch of you did your Keyword Abilities Presentations (well done!). After break, a few more people learned/played Ticket-to-Ride, and we had some Quest & Game time!

Games Analysis: Mon Sept 29 - Keyword Abilities Research

 Today we had another block to work on the Keyword Abilities Research in preparation for our presentations next day. Those who finished a bit early got a chance to learn Ticket-To-Ride.

Games Analysis: Friday Sept 26 - Quest Catch-up & Play time!

 Today we talked about the plan for next week, and then you had some time to finish up any quests you still had from this week before you had a chance to play some games!

Games Analysis: Wed Sept 24 - Quests and Abilities

 Today we had a look at our first Reason Quest. Then we had a look at "Evergreen Abilities" and broke into colours to discuss strategy for (and against) those colours. After break we had a look at the 2 Dice Probabilities Quest (here is the spreadsheet) and the Keyword Abilities Quest.

Games Analysis: Tues Sept 23 - Finish up Probability

 Today we finished up the probability notes and examples we started yesterday. After some time to practice (hand it in when you have completed what you want for XP); after that, you had a chance to play your starter decks again.

Games Analysis: Mon Sept 22 - MtG Colours, Formats, & Probability

 Today we spent some time looking at the different Colours of MtG, both in their emphases and combinations. Then we spent some time looking at the different sets and formats that exist within MtG. We ended off with an initial look at Probability - we'll pick up with it next day.

Games Analysis: Fri Sept 19 - Catch up and Play!

 Today we had some time to catch up on our current quests AND try out your new decks :)

Games Analysis: Wed Sept 17 - Catan Tournament!

 Today we did the Catan Tournament quest! Based on the results, you got to pick your Magic half decks; bring them next class!

Games Analysis: Mon Sept 15 - Catan Strategies and practice

 Today we did some more work on Catan! We watched this video about how many options there are for the board, and then we talked through the main strategies for Catan we saw last week. To end off, you had some Initial Placement practice.

Games Analysis: Thurs Sept 11 - Play a Rainbow and Catan Intro

 Today you had more time to play more matches of Magic! You've been working to finish off the Play a Rainbow Quest (many of you did). After that we spend some time on Catan Strategy. Here are the Strategies we looked at!

Games Analysis: Tues Sept 9 - Practice MtG games

 Today we worked through a scripted game of Magic, and then you got to try some of the "mini" decks you'll get to choose from soon. You also received the Play Everyone Quest (Gotta Catch 'Em All!) and the Play a Rainbow Quest. We'll carry on with this tomorrow!

Games Analysis: Mon Sept 8 - Magic Rules & Demo

 Today you learned the basic rules of Magic, we worked through a demo game, and then you got a chance to have a look at some of the cards you'll have access to... soon...!

Games Analysis: Fri Sept 5 - MtG intro!

 Today we revisited Tic-Tac-Toe to see what you should do if your opponent doesn't play optimally, and then we had a look a bit at what Magic the Gathering is. We watched a short video explanation, and then you got to sort through a bunch of cards to see what information there is on them.

Games Analysis: Thurs Sept 4 - Analyzing Tic Tac Toe!

 Today we played our first Game! We started by discussing, "What is a Game?" then we looked a bit at how we can be Thoughtful and Thorough to analyze games. You played some Tic-Tac-Toe and then we broke it down in depth to see what the options for moves are and what the optimal strategy is. Here is what was written on the board if you want to include it as part of your journal for today!

Games Analysis: Tues Sept 3 - Course Outline & XP names

 Today we worked through an intro to the course by going over the course outline (don't forget to get your XP for getting it signed!). We discussed the freedom and constraints you have in pursuing learning in this course and what you should be more like by the end of the course. We also went through what your journal entries should look like, and picked out your names for the XP Spreadsheet.