Substitute Plan for September 18, 2025

🗓️ Substitute Plan — Computer Science

Subject: Computer Science
Grade/Class Period: University/Undergrad

🎯 Lesson Goal

Engage students in the immersive world of the fantasy-RPG 'The Vanishing.' Students will explore character development, narrative elements, and the mechanics of role-playing games, understanding and articulating key components of a successful RPG experience by the end of the lesson.

📘 Curriculum Context

We completed the first topic on GAME OBJECTIVES / BRIEF.

📋 Agenda / Plan for the Class

Time

Activity Description

Materials/Resources

9:00 AM

Take attendance; introduce today's topic.

Attendance sheet

9:05 AM

Brief review of Chapter 4 topics: Graphics, Art Style, Sound Design.

Lecture notes (attached PDF)

9:20 AM

Group discussion on the importance of art style in RPGs.

Discussion prompts (provided)

9:40 AM

Video presentation: Analysis of art styles in RPGs.

[Link to Video Analysis]

9:55 AM

Students work in pairs to create a visual mood board for their RPG character concept.

Materials for mood board (paper, markers, magazines)

10:20 AM

Class presentations of mood boards, sharing ideas and inspirations

Presentation template (attached PDF)

10:40 AM

Wrap up discussion; discuss next class's focus on narrative elements.

Notes on next topic (provided)

📌 Materials & Resources

  • Lecture notes (attached PDF)

  • Link to Video Analysis [insert link]

  • Materials for mood boards (paper, markers, magazines)

  • Presentation template (attached PDF)

  • Attendance sheet

  • Discussion prompts (provided during the class)

⚠️ Special Instructions

  • Encourage students to participate and share their ideas during discussions.

  • Note any students with special needs or requests (these may need to be managed individually).

  • Keep an eye on the time to ensure all activities fit within the class period.

💡 AI Sub Tip

  • Give students a 2-minute warning before transitioning between activities to keep them engaged.

🗓 Substitute Plan — Computer Science

Subject: Computer Science

Grade/Class Period: University/Undergrad

🎯 Lesson Goal

Engage students with the fantasy-RPG 'The Vanishing,' focusing on character development, narrative, and RPG mechanics to articulate key components of a successful RPG experience.

📘 Curriculum Context

First topic on GAME OBJECTIVES / BRIEF completed.

📋 Agenda / Plan for the Class (Key Activities)

  • Attendance and topic introduction.

  • Review Chapter 4: Graphics, Art Style, Sound Design.

  • Group discussion on art style importance in RPGs.

  • Video analysis of RPG art styles.

  • Pair work: create visual mood boards for RPG characters.

  • Class presentations of mood boards.

  • Wrap up; introduce next class's focus on narrative.

📌 Materials & Resources

  • Lecture notes (PDF), Link to Video Analysis.

  • Materials for mood boards (paper, markers, magazines).

  • Presentation template (PDF), Attendance sheet, Discussion prompts.

⚠ Special Instructions

  • Encourage participation, manage special needs, monitor time.

💡 AI Sub Tip

  • Give