Scholarly Journal

Assessment in Serious Educational Game, Simulations and Virtual Worlds, Part 2 by Annetta, L., Kirkley, J., Ketelhut, D., Savvides, P., Lu, L., Dunleavy, M., Jones, G., Lamb, R., Stone, M., Kirkley, S., Johnson-Glenberg, M., Birchfield, D. & Heinecke, W. discusses the change in educational "landscapes". This was a topic at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) this year. I have been looking into the research provided for the use of technology in the classroom environment and the implementation of what some see as a "three dimensional virtual learning experience" that many learners are expereincing. This research further investigates a learning experience through the use of an educational game or stimulation through the use of advanced technology. This conference also addresses the issue of assessment of this type of learning. I found the article provided from this conference interesting because it brings up valid issues that I haven't thought about taking into consideration as an educator.

A Traditional Educational Game

Educational games can be utilized in a variety of different settings. There are also a number of different games and approaches that can be used in the classroom setting. Growing up and going through school I always think of jeopardy. I had a few teachers who would create class jeopardy around whatever subject we were studying. This is still a popular game that many teachers transform into the educational setting relevant to their own curriculum.

Educational Game Links!

These are some links I used in my classroom today for math!

Monster Squeeze
http://media.emgames.com/emgames/demosite/playdemo.html?activity=M1A045&activitytype=dcr

Sequencing
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/spookyseq/spookyseq.html

Welcome to my Educational Games Blog Spot!

Sept. 8, 2010




I just want to give a brief description of why I chose to create this particular blog. I am currently a special education teacher at West Genesee Middle School and I strongly support the use of educational games. I believe educational games can be used to benefit a variety of students; however, I find them very motivating especially for my students with special needs. Children are surrounded by technology and in order to enhance their learning experience I believe that we must implement technology into their academic routine as much as possible. My students prefer to play a number of educational games on our classroom computer or classroom smart board. I would like to point out however that educational games are not restricted to "games found online" which is what I think generally comes to mind. I am looking forward to blogging about different educational games that I have experience with and those that I don't. I believe there are endless conversations that will stem from this topic and I am excited to get those started! I will be updating my thoughts, discoveries, and ideas weekly!

 
 
Ashley