Introducing The Be Real Game Online

The Be Real Game, first introduced in Australia in 2002, has been updated and is now available in full digital form online, designed for face-to-face or remote delivery using meeting software such as Microsoft Teams and ZOOM.

The Be Real Game Online is a career exploration program which introduces participants to the world of work, the forces affecting changes, the challenges and the necessary skills needed to live and work in our modern world.

Designed for delivery to students in Years 9 – 12, and young people aged 15 – 24, The Be Real Game Online involves participants in role play, online activities and interaction with other participants, as they explore life as an adult seeking work, while gaining an awareness of the implications of their choices and the importance of education, training and planning to attaining their goals.

Participants, in their roles, explore budgetary and time implications of working, and function as members of a community, developing a firm grasp of the correlation between education, income and job satisfaction.

Throughout The Be Real Game Online there is a focus on the development of Digital Literacy Skills and Transferable Skills.

The Be Real Game Online maintains the focus of the original version on career and life/work roles being managed and experienced in a safe environment with the support of a Facilitator – Careers Adviser, teacher or mentor.

All information, documents and activities are available using webpages, PDF and/or Microsoft Word and are compatible with Google Classroom.

The Be Real Game Online is available FREE to all NSW government, Catholic and Independent schools.

Interested school personnel can access The Be Real Game Online:

• Go to the Western Student Connections webpage www.wsc.edu.au
• Use the top drop-down The Real Game Series to find The Be Real Game portal.
• Register as a Teacher to gain access to the Facilitator’s Guide, documents and links.

The Be Real Game Online currently has resources for delivery to up to 44 students at a time. This will increase over the coming months as further Roles are developed and added.

Please contact Beth Beatty or Ana Pateman at Western Student Connections for further information:
Beth.Beatty@wsc.edu.au
Ana.Pateman@wsc.edu.au
Mob: 0427 660 733

The Be Real Game Online Training

The Be Real Game Online is currently being trialled by a group of Careers Advisers and teachers from NSW schools, after they participated in a 5-hour training workshop using Microsoft Teams.

While being in the Trial Phase we are pleased to be able to offer further training workshops during Term 3 and Term 4 2021, for interested careers advisers, school teachers and support staff.

Session 1: 9:00am – 11:00am

• Introduction
• The role of the Facilitator
• Game Preparation
• Evaluation Tool
• The Powerpoint
• UNIT 1 Session 1 – 4

Session 2: 11:15am – 1:00pm

• UNIT 1 Session 5 – 7
• The Be Real Game Spin Game App
• UNIT 2 Session 1 - 3

Session 3: 1:30pm – 3:00pm

• UNIT 3 Session 1 – 4
• Resources Downloads & Links
• Student Portal
• Q and A
• Feedback

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO ATTEND WORKSHOP

Please email your name, school & position to Beth.Beatty@wsc.edu.au and we will send you an Application Form.