Gaming Technology
I see Academic gaming as a way to get students involved. Kids love playing games; combining learning and gaming together, what could be more perfect than that???
As a young student back in the late 1990s through early 2000s, I loved the game Oregon Trail. I would get so excited when it was computer time just so I could play it. Not only was I enjoying playing a game, but I was also learning; Social Studies and come Science.
I also remember playing the game Jeopardy. We played Jeopardy as a study guide for upcoming tests. It was a very efficient game for us. Students were engaging in the game. Why?? Because it was a GAME (also because it made us feel like we were on TV). It was way better than having a lame study guide that we had to read over and study.
Qua'Neika you are absolutely correct. The use of gaming in the educational environment has great potential for assisting and enhancing the learning process.
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