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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Game-Based Learning

One game that I played is Game Goo.  I found this game very interesting.  It incorporated curriculum standards such as opposites, spelling, and poetry.  It is very colorful and easy to use. There are many mini games and each have a funny story that you use knowledge to help the character complete a task.  I think it would be useful for reinforcing these language arts standards and other skills for Elementary students.

Another game that I found useful, is Spelling City.  You can play different games but the main feature is to put the student's spelling words into the program.  You can then take a spelling test, vocabulary test, play games or use flash cards using your list of words.  I find this very useful for elementary students to practice their spelling words or vocabulary words. It comes up with sentences using the words and you can even print out handwriting worksheets.

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