Video Games in the Classroom

Hi, All!

Quick question: Does anyone here use video games in their classroom? If you do, what games do you use and in what ways do you use them? Short responses are perfectly acceptable!

Thanks and best,
Erica

Tags: games, gaming, pedagogy, technology, video

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Permalink Reply by Maria Smith on February 27, 2012 at 6:55pm

A friend of mine uses the Wii integrating PE and Math.

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Permalink Reply by Erica Holan on February 27, 2012 at 6:55pm

Thanks for your response, Maria!

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Permalink Reply by Christopher Forster on February 28, 2012 at 9:52am

Would you mind elaborating on this (which games and math concepts)?

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Permalink Reply by Kate Mason on February 27, 2012 at 7:45pm

Hi Erica. I don't use video games per say, however they kids are able to play games online. I use it as a reward. They can buy computer game time with Mason money.

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Permalink Reply by Erica Holan on February 27, 2012 at 8:43pm

Thanks for responding, Kate!

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Permalink Reply by John Garrett on February 28, 2012 at 10:08am

I use games as an instruction. I have my 6th graders play games to practice their touch typing skills. Also I use games to help them practice problem solving a troubleshooting. I developed a tool/procedure called START based on the scientific method where students have to State the problem, Track down a partner to check with, Analyze and brainstorm solutions to the probrlme, Revise solutions based on Testing your solutions. I also use wooden logic puzzles for this activity as well.

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Permalink Reply by Erica Holan on March 12, 2012 at 5:16pm

Thanks so much for your response, John!

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Permalink Reply by Wesley Emlet on March 11, 2012 at 6:49pm

I've never used video games but have an iPad that I use where many of the apps that my students use are educational with a "gaming feel." I also use a lot of interactive online games like "Arcademic Skill Builders" which I highly recommend if you've never visited this site. It has a great interface, it's motivational and has an academic purpose. Hope this helps!

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Permalink Reply by Erica Holan on March 12, 2012 at 5:17pm

It definitely helps, Wesley - thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Stacey Bell on March 12, 2012 at 5:14pm

The only video game I have used is Just Dance in my PE class. It depends on the size of the class but if you have a projector screen it is pretty easy to use. They don't need the controller to follow along. You can play too, it's pretty fun!

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Permalink Reply by Erica Holan on March 12, 2012 at 5:17pm

Cool! Thanks for responding, Stacey!

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Permalink Reply by Grace Gorman on January 16, 2013 at 1:13pm

There is a game called Refraction to help kids understand the concept of fractions and play with equivalent fractions by dividing laser beams to meet the specification on the screen to power little rocket ships. I got hooked on it myself. I think it is from the University of Washington. But if you google "refraction" you will find it.