Using games in the classroom
When using games in the ELA classroom, reading is one of the most important skills a student will use when playing a game. Depending on the game for example, a reading game might require a student to read quickly to advance in the game. Educators use games to expose students to vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, and reading for information. In addition, having students involved in games allows them the creativity to create characters and delve further into the game’s plot and theme. By taking on actual characters, they are acting out the story themselves, which is a literacy skill. Teachers realize that having fun in the classroom is one of their greatest assets in motivating students. Games add meaningful experiences that contribute relevance to student’s reading.
Philosophy on using games
I think games in the classroom are great. I think all students need an escape from their daily life in school. The same old routines day in day out even makes me as an educator bored. My motto is “ if it’s boring to me then it’s boring to the students”. Today’s generation of students relates to graphics first, versus traditional information from textbooks. Students learn more when they are actively engaged. Games make learning more entertaining and more accessible for today’s students. Students used problem-based approaches to complete game goals.
Edmodo
Edmodo can engage students in relevant discussions about class readings. It can be used as a tool to model grammatically correct writing and sentence structure. Kids love Edmodo, but the parents also appreciate what Edmodo has to offer. It features a calendar to keep up with due dates, parents don’t have to worry about a lost paper or their child leaving an assignment in school because they can download materials they need from home. I am beginning to explore the quiz feature. Students can post their own book trailers to their favorite books, and playing educational games. The list of useful benefits to Edmodo and the possible way in which to engage students through technology are endless.
I agree games is a great way to break the norm in the classroom. They can be very beneficial to the students in the classroom. Games are a very good way to teach student problem solving skills without them even realizing it.
ReplyDeleteI actually like Edmodo. I use it as a resource for myself as teacher. Edmodo is great way to get lesson plan ideas and connect with other teachers that teach the same subject. Therefore, the students would enjoy Edmodo because it has that Facebook appeal but it's all about education. Edmodo can be very valuable to the ELA classroom especially because it promotes literacy through communication.
Yes students need a break from the norm! Game breaks can give students something too look forward to. They will be engaged in a game and learning at the same time.
ReplyDeleteReading is exactly an important part of learning languages.
ReplyDeletePeople can improve their ability of logic by reading. Agree with your ideas^^