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[ECSES Instructional Technology News ](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech)

# [Digital Breakout EDU](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/digital-breakout-edu)

 Written by [Giovanna Chamberlain](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/author/giovanna-chamberlain) | Mar 9, 2026 11:15:00 AM

Breakout EDU: Cracking the Code Without a Key!

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm-cNU8w0Y4>

[Learn about Breakout EDU's 2 types of digital puzzles! ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm-cNU8w0Y4)

*Embrace your Bloopers! BONUS*: In the video, I get stuck in a loop! Be one of the first 3 staff to email me the key to getting out of the loop, and you’ll win yourself some swag!

While a physical kit involves tactile puzzles, the digital realm hides its secrets in plain sight within the browser.

**🕒**** Lock of the Day vs. The Full Digital Breakout****🕒**

| **Feature** | **Lock of the Day** | **Digital Breakout** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Puzzle Count** | One single, solitary lock. | A series of multiple locks (often 4-6). |
| **Time Investment** | 5–10 minutes; a perfect "bell-ringer." | 30–45 minutes; a deep-dive adventure. |
| **Complexity** | Focused on a single logic thread. | Multi-layered; requires connecting multiple clues. |
| **Goal** | Build a daily "streak" and warm up the brain. | Master a subject or solve a complex narrative. |

 

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**Frequently used links:**

[**CLEVER**](https://clever.com/in/lancaster-lebanon-iu-13-1269970/district-admin/portal)

[**STEM and Technology Hub**](https://sites.google.com/iu13.org/ecses-stem-tech-hub/home)

[**Maker Space Inventory of Materials **](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A4mDEOmOUB_r_tT8-Dsu-0MoZL-1bBAvGGv2zr7gu18/edit?usp=sharing)

[**Maker Space Sign-out **](https://forms.gle/86w9XFVMVuuNFWmS6)

 

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