After learning about gaming in the classroom since the starts of the semester, I became really interested in the topic. The articles and the websites were fascinating to say the least! I had never thought of gaming as a relevant or integral part of the classroom learning. However, after viewing the games from the perspective of new literacies, I am beginning to think otherwise. For the teacher, gaming is an ideal way to motivate students. Which students does not love playing video games? So many games seem mundane and irrelevant but even games like Minesweeper have their good aspects like logical reasoning and even fine motor skills! Students build cognitive awareness in all areas. From visual-spatial to logical and reasoning to creativity to collaboration, all these areas are being honed and worked on. For the student, gaming offers a refreshing approach to material and information that may seem dull in a normal classroom setting. It helps review and synthesize information and offer ...
What a great way to use voicethread to invite students' participation in learning the scientific method. You may want to add some guiding questions or invite students' feedback. Dr. Hsu :)
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