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| Subject: | RE: How can you focus students on learning rather than gaming? |
| Author: | macboo1961 |
| Date: | Oct 4 2010 |
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> Some students enjoy using technology in the classroom - my students
> are on First In Math all of the time. They like doing math in a
> "game" way. These applets, with the proper introduction are great
> ways to reinforce lessons. Struggling students may need the
> animation to first build a connection - a great way to hook them to
> the concept. Everything isn't for everybody, so I keep that in
> mind, along with learning modalities, when I'm teaching to the
> whole class.
Several applications of late have created better ways for students to learn
math. One particular program, Study Island, incorporates all the national
standards with graphics and focuses on standardized testing. There are a lot of
games, but students cannot go on to the next level until they have mastered the
current level.
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