Thursday, August 30, 2012

Should students play games (software) in school?

I believe that students should be allowed to play software games in school. I teach Kindergarten and it takes a lot to keep my students' attention. My class plays computer games daily during center time to reinforce the skills that have been taught in both Reading and Math. Compass Learning goes along with what I am teaching and also has fun and appealing games that the students can play. Letting the students play games teaches them that they can have fun while learning.
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6 comments:

  1. Celeste DeckSeptember 2, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    I chose the same topic to write about this week, and I also agreed with many of the same points you made about allowing your students to play games that reinforced their learning.

    Have you had any challenges with implimenting games into your classroom?

    Celeste Deck

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  2. mtillisSeptember 2, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    No, I haven't had any problems. We are lucky enough to have 3 student computers in our classrooms along with a smartboard. I teach my kids how to work the computers and smartboard starting on the very first week of school. Since I teach Kindergarten, some of them might be familiar with computers while others have never used one. After I teach them exactly what to do, I observe them on it to make sure they are doing the right thing without my help. They are always excited for Reading and Math centers!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I am not familiar with Compass Learning. I am going to look it up and share that with my coworkers. We have started a new math program this year. I haven't had the training (because I am the reading coach), but the teachers are totally stressed at the moment with the demanding curriculum.

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  4. mtillisSeptember 6, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Which math program is your school using? This is our first year with Envision Math and it's a huge change!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 6, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I completely agree. While I teach high school kids, I can imagine that engaging kids as young as 5 and 6 is challenging. Using software and new technology seems to be a great way to catch their attention.

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  6. mtillisSeptember 6, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Oh yes! Smart boards are one of the BEST things for the classroom. Reading goes so smoothly and they stay engaged. It's wonderful.

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