Week 2
Should students play (software) games in school?
In my opinion, students should engage in play
during school. Creating effective learning environments require the use of
computers in the classroom. Games utilized in the classroom should be education
based and focus on the deficit skills of the learners as reinforcements. Having a firm
foundation in the pre-school setting, I have noticed the growth of student
engagement and motor skills increase with the use of gaming in the classroom.
In
Montgomery County, all pre-school programs use software. My students are given
30 minutes a day to engage in recreation at the computer center. I have chosen
software that is age appropriate as well as interactive. The type of software I
use the most is Starfall. Starfall allows my students to engage in learning with
the use of hands on learning while in corporative learning groups.
I believe using educational games in the classroom
will help students develop a love for learning. For example, some students become
discouraged while learning colors and seasons aloud during class. Education based games help students to build
confidence while practicing current skills. Games in school allow students to
build friendly competitions that promote effective communication skills.
In summary, it is in my belief that students
should engage in software games that are based on the educational standards as
aligned in the curriculum. These games will
help students to achieve higher academic achievement and promote fine motor
skills. Games can be both educational and fun for students, especially those in
the pre-school setting.
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