Our last class focused on gamification. The benefits of incorporating games into education include student-led exploration, visually appealing for visual learners, rewards/challenges, the progression of difficulty, the addition of feedback.

Some different gaming that we discussed having previously worked with or seen in our Wednesday visits include:

  • Starfall https://www.starfall.com/
  • Educational Minecraft
  • Prodigy (math game) https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/
  • Cool Math Games https://www.coolmathgames.com

Overall, I think that adding games can be a fun and engaging way to support student learning. It may not be the best for teaching lessons but it can help students solidify previously taught knowledge and concepts.

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