Sunday, October 9, 2011

Instead of meeting in class tomorrow, I would like you to read (and learn from) the following:

Chapter 7 pages 187-196 (Gaming);

5 blog entries about gaming from the blog When Tech Met Ed at http://when-tech-met-ed.blogspot.com/search/label/Gaming;

blog post "Gaming and learning - are they connected?" at http://pipedreams-education.ca/2011/09/17/gaming-and-learning-are-they-connected/

Please remember that learning involves exploring. When you read a blog post, you may find that there are many links to other articles, sites, lessons, and videos. Take a look at some of these. Does gaming have use in our educational settings?

Please also try out/preview/look at/read reviews of at least 3 of the games listed in the following places:

  • Chapter 7, especially page 195

  • or linked from one of the blogs you read

Post your thoughts about gaming and the games you tried on our blog and be ready to discuss and continue exploring this topic on Wednesday!

What did you learn about gaming in an educational setting? Did you find anything you want to share with others?

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Evaluating Educational Software

Today we are looking at different types of open-source software. Lots of articles have been written describing the use of open-source software applications in schools. See some of these at:
http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/article.php/3888901

http://www.bestkidsapps.com/category/educational-apps/

http://www.schoolforge.net/education-software/educational

http://os.cqu.edu.au/oswinsdvd/doc/README.html

What are the applications you found that look like they might be valuable? Why do you think so?