let the games begin!
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Let the Games Begin!
Using Games in the Classroom
by Katie Yu
• A highly motivating challenge• Prescribed rules (they know what to do!)• Test of problem-solving skills
Gaming provides for students...
Students learn to recognize patterns...
...and master information!
Games benefit students of any age...Elementary through secondary and beyond.
Advantages of using games
• Engaging students • Matching learning
outcomes • Variety of settings • Gain student
attention
Limitations
• Competition concerns • Level of difficulty
• Expense
• Misdirection of
attention
Use different varieties of games
Teacher-created games
"Jeopardy" type games can be used in any subject!
Games are good:• Bolster skills• Pattern recognition• Increase motivation
Beware too-difficult games
Well-designed games + good planning =
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