I chose a thread that discussed the use of gaming as a teaching tool. Several teachers contributed their feelings on the subject and also interjected their own personal favorites regarding games and websites. There were several helpful summaries from the teachers experiences with each of the gaming tools they have utilized in the classroom. I found that most of the gaming options discussed were related to history and civilization development. The game "Civilization" was one of the more popular games that were being used as a teaching tool. Also mentioned were "Sim City" and "Age of Empires". There were mentions of some websites that were available to younger children that were used for learning basic computer programming. The three sites that got the best reviews were Blender, Scratch, and Stagecast.
Gaming has become a several billion dollar industry and its influence on today's children is immeasurable. Therefore as teachers we must adapt to the changing ways in which we can reach our students. Incorporating gaming into the classroom can have profound effects on your success as a teacher. One of the main obstacles of teaching is finding a way to get your students engaged into the lesson you are giving. I believe by introducing gaming aspects into the curriculum this can be accomplished.
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