School News Network: Area schools use Dungeons & Dragons as a teaching tool

Social studies teacher Brent VanEnk has built the game with students over four years. (School News Network)

Wyoming: ‘You sneak them into learning

Discover how Wyoming Junior High School teacher Brent VanEnk sneaks students into learning with a virtual reality game he developed. In a Dungeons & Dragons-esque fashion, the game takes the students through the start of humanity and ends between 1400 – 1500. Want to play along? Well then click here for more.

Teacher Bryce Pulley with Paul Shannon, left, and Eire’hon Payton-Moore. (School News Network)

Kelloggsville: ‘Thinking about my world and deciding how to make it’

More Dungeons & Dragons coming as we head over to Kelloggsville Middle School where first-year teacher Bryce Pulley uses the software Inkarnate to help students learn more about geography. D&D players have used the software to create the intricate and detailed maps the game demands. How does Pulley use this software? Well X marks the spot to learn more.

Damone’t Johnson and Cacia Mitchell play their violas. (School News Network)

Kentwood: Musicians take on anything but classical

Just because they wear formal attire when entering into a concert venue does not mean East Kentwood High School’s Anything But Classical Orchestra is your typical musical performance group. In other words, be prepared to — at minimal toe tap and at maximum dance — along. Click here to read more.

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