2. Keeping Students Interested In A Digital World
Grownups of today may or may not
have had experience in schools with
technology, but in today’s world it is not
just a privilege as it once was, but now it
is an essential part of a fast paced digital
world.
Here are some wonderful gaming websites that
will help keep your students and children
interested in learning the subjects in order to
achieve their highest goals, their greatest
achievements and biggest dreams of a
successful future. If they are going to play
games anyways, it might as well be
educational!
19. English Language Learners and L2 Students
http://www.vocabulary.co.il/english-
language-games/
http://www.avatargeneration.com/2012
/08/25-terrific-online-games-for-
english-language-learners/
Great for English Language Learners Great ESL Game and Activity Resource
26. Goodbye
• Now you will have a lot of fun resources for
kids.
• They are going to play games anyways, why
not encourage them to play mostly
educational games
• A great way to avoid violence and adult
themes from console games
• Fun for even adults!
Not only is technology the way of the future, but today more than ever, Children, Teenagers and even Adults are addicted to gaming. Why not take advantage of the situation!!!
Math games are a classic way to practice important concepts.
Most games are easy to learn and take up just the right amount of time for short class time sessions.
Here is something for more of the High School range and perhaps even College, but learning levels are not necessarily age based, but individually based. P.S. A Great Economy game out in the PC Market would be any of the Sim City simulations.
It’s not just about building cities, but it’s about strategy and planning. Investopeida has a near-life-like simulator. It is more for High School and College Level though.
When it comes to history, there’s a whole world to learn about, let alone a whole country. Why not provide them with games of equal multitude!
I have always loved Cid Meyers Civilization, but perhaps it may still promote violence which is not the goal of schools. Here are some less controversial choices.
Lately, social sciences and culture studies are a subgroup of science and history. It is a curriculum that is growing over time. Here are some great sites for those socioeconomic studies.
Learning geography never has been so much fun.
Science is one of the subjects, like math, where it is “Everywhere”. However, there are a few key gaming websites that obviously take home the legitimate award for quality education goals.
Learning Games is a great website for all subjects, but Fun School had some particularly interesting science games that kids will want to play even at home.
Today kids are learning computer languages even before reaching College. Here are some games and simulation resources for Jr. High Schoolers and High Schoolers.
Even Elementary Schools are teaching typing. These are for younger kids, so that is a tell-tale sign just how advanced technology is today compared to even ten years ago.
Even though playing games is technically not very athletic, why not encourage those gamers to be more interested in sports or encourage them to give it a try by putting the physical games into the sit down games. Maybe it will make them think, “Maybe I can make a hoop!”
It’s not just about physical activity though, it is also important these days to teach nutrition. There are a lot of chemicals and bad food products that may cause long term health problems. Why not get them interested early.
English Literature is another subject that is included in core curriculum, so the resources are endless, however, some of these are the very best. Starfall Camp is well known for making young readers excel way past their grade level. Excellent source for toddlers.
Vocabulary, Spelling and even Word usage are three things that need consistent practice in order for English and Written Language efficiency.
Let’s not forget the Second Language Learners.
Everyone knows Dora. She is also a favorite for adults to learn Spanish!
Culture studies are still under development, but there are simulation programs and game sites that try to put the learner in the shoes of those who come from different places around the world. This is a great way to encourage empathy and acceptance.
It is fun learning games from other cultures!
Creative writing is a popular subject. Kids jump at every opportunity to create and expand their creative knowledge. This is a great way to practice English skills as well as work out those Left Brain muscles.
More left-brain activities, but also something for the soul. Music is also a very dominant culture in our society. Why not teach students more thoroughly the concepts of music, that way they can more clearly understand the difference between commercialized music, and truly artistic and culture defining music.
Art is a subject that seems to be fading in some schools, but it doesn’t have to be so. The preschool age still has a lot of resources though.
That’s all for now!
The Websites at a quick glance and more generalized.
