Educational Technology: Games

1. EducationalTechnology: Games The BBC website for schools… http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/games/

2. Fun for all ages This website has four different age categories users can choose an interactive, educational game from… 4-7 years old (k-1st grade) 7-11years old(2nd-5th grade) 11-16 years old (6th-9th grade) 16+ years old (grade 10th and up)

3. Subjects from a to Z Educational gamers can learn just about anything they want through this website just by simply clicking on their subject of choice as well as their age As the age goes up the catagories get more advanced Subjects… The Arts and such… art, business, citizenship, design and technology, language, music, study skills Typical School Topics… english, geography, history, mathematics, numeracy, science, literacy, and countless more

4. Types of activities and Games…To name a few For ages 4-7… Exploring-clicking on different objects to learn about them Songs- fun sing-a-longs about different school subjects Coloring- kids can print out and color things such as numbers and shapes Matching- kids can try and find matching objects to help their memorization skills Puzzles- kids click and drag puzzles pieces and complete puzzles about numbers, animals, shapes, etc. For ages 7-11… Learning language- after choosing a language, gamers can click on different animated objects and hear how to say that objects name in that language Videos- learners can find the subject of their choice and watch short videos of actual footage on that topic, such as geography, language, science, history, documentaries, etc. Board games- interactive board games help students learn subjects, especially mathematics; other games also include Sudoku and darts For ages 11-16… Videos- learners can find the subject of their choice and watch short videos of actual footage on that topic, such as geography, language, science, history, documentaries, etc. Design your own- Text and tests- short paragraphs and pictures about different topics/subjects are available and afterwards students can test themselves to see how well they remembered what they’ve read Real life- instead of animated games, gamers can choose a subject and a real person will ask them questions on that subjects, making their learning entertaining and more virtually real. Adventures- gamers choose a subject and are then given a mission to go on an adventure through space or places around the world for example, learning more abut the subject and gaining points to win the challenge For ages 16 and up… Timeline- choose any topic and seen how its evolved through time and then try and see if you remember enough to go through it again and put them in order yourself The law makers- obviously politically based, gamers choose a character and have to follow specific instructions and solve cases to move forward in the game and become a the winner of your champagne. Math- animations and game teach gamers a better understanding of algebra, geometry, calculus, and triganometry Language- choose a subject and listen to news reports from other countries with provided translations as well as listen to radio talk shows from other countries with translations

5. Taking the game further Quizzes… For the older grades playing a game, they can quiz themselves after they play to see how well they retained the information they just learned. What a great way to assess if the information in the game sunk in! Chatting… messages boards are posted according to subject and gamers can talk about their experience as well as give an receive answers and advice. Voting… The older gamers have a chance to vote on certain educational topics and issues, even politics they have had a chance to learn about through the website

6. Great extras on the website Newsletter… Visitors and/or gamers of the website have the option to sign up for a monthly newsletter… “The Schools Newsletter, featuring current educational highlights from across bbc.co.uk, is published on the first of every month. This is a free service and will be sent to your chosen email address when you subscribe.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/newsletter/ Television… The website offers a listing of educational programs available on the BBC television network. Another fun way to make learning available during all hours of the day! http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/guide/primary/ Index … Here users can click on any letter of the alphabet to find the subject of their choice they wish to play a game about, chat about, or be quizzed on, etc. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/a-z/subject/a.shtml