As a child and even today, I never had a passion for video games. Although long ago, I loved playing Pac Man!
This week I had the opportunity to explore the Playful Learning website which was fantastic! It is nice to have a site that has so many opportunities to research and explore at the same time. I also liked the review feature as well. This is a site I will definitely share with my staff. I played a game that reinforced the concept of plural nouns. You had to punch the correct noun that completed the sentence. This is a game that definitely reinforces a Common Core standard for students. It was fun and engaging. I also liked learning about the other games people played and their reviews.
My philosophy on digital games in schools is very simple, it must have a connection to the curriculum that is taught within the classroom. It may be a critical thinking game, content based, or artistic.
This year, I will be sending out a weekly blast to parents about digital games or Apps. that support or enhance learning at home.
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