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Started this discussion. Last reply by Erica Holan Jul 28, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Greetings!I'm currently a PhD in Education student at Rutgers University, studying teachers who play video games themselves, use video games in their classrooms, and/or have gamified their classrooms…Continue
Video Games in the Classroom
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gina Allen Jan 17. 15 Replies 0 Likes
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…Continue
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Roland Baggott replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"Hi Erica,
I have seen an excellent outcome lesson when the students made a game themselves to play in class against each other. Working in pairs (to hel develop collaboration skills) students had to prepare 6 multichoice answer questions (4 possible…"
David Antrobus replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"wii games are the best there interactive and get the children involved... very good for getting kids into school first thing will boost your attendance"
Grace Gorman replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"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…"
Erica Holan replied to Erica Holan's discussion Research Assistance!"Attention!
Everyone who previously completed this survey but chose not to provide information for interview purposes (Question #41): I have recently received approval from the IRB at Rutgers University to allow the…"
Erica Holan posted a discussionResearch Assistance!
Greetings!I'm currently a PhD in Education student at Rutgers University, studying teachers who play video games themselves, use video games in their classrooms, and/or have gamified their classrooms in any way, shape or form. While I'm particularly looking at those who teach at the K-12 level, I'd appreciate responses from university instructors as well! Please click HERE to complete a brief survey in…See More
Erica Holan replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"Cool! Thanks for responding, Stacey! "
Erica Holan replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"It definitely helps, Wesley - thanks!"
Erica Holan replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"Thanks so much for your response, John!"
Stacey Bell replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"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,…"
Wesley Emlet replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"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"…"
John Garrett replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"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…"
Christopher Forster replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"Would you mind elaborating on this (which games and math concepts)?
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Erica Holan replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"Thanks for responding, Kate! "
Kate Mason replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"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. "
Erica Holan replied to Erica Holan's discussion Video Games in the Classroom"Thanks for your response, Maria!"
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