ONLINE GAMING &

VIRTUAL LEARNING IN THE

CLASSROOM

By: Christina S.

WHAT IS IT? Online gaming usually refers to any game/puzzle that

utilizes the internet.

Virtual Learning is the delivery of lessons in an online realm. Sometimes people also use this term for online learning or Web based learning.

WHY USE GAMING AND VIRTUAL LEARNING?

Hands on Activity

Reinforcement

No Materials

Aids in Skills

Attention Grabbing

THE GOLDEN RULES

A teacher should only use games and virtual learning if it is relevant to the lesson!

Games should not be used as a time filler.

GREAT GAME AND VIRTUAL LEARNING WEBSITES

http://www.coolmath-games.com/

http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/index.htm#stilllife

http://www.edheads.org/activities/hip/index.htm

http://funschool.kaboose.com/arcade/index.html

http://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/games/top100.htm

http://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/games/top100.htm

THE END… NOW GO AND PLAY!