Play on Player – Ten Terrific Gaming Tools to Use For Formative Assessment

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Articles and Videos – Game-Based Learning

 

In-the-Classroom:

Our In-the-Classroom section is where you will find ideas and examples on how to integrate the tools shared into classroom instruction.

Why Use Game-Based Learning

  • Increases young students’ memory capacity
  • Increases computer fluency
  • Encourages problem-solving skills
  • Games are fun
  • Games offer an easy way to assess learning
  • Games can help to develop eye-hand coordination
  • Engaging for students with ADD/ADHD
  • Teaches that failure is OK – perseverance
  • Teaches specific skills (typing or map skills, for example)
  • Games are more engaging than traditional Teaching

10 Gaming Tools

Ready to Go Games
  • Math Games (Grades PreK-8)
    • TeachersFirst Review of Math Games
    • Tips for using Math Games
      • The activities are linked to Common Core Standards, use this to save time during lesson planning.
      • Registration is not required, but there are many benefits to joining (and it is FREE).
      • Students earn points for each activity completed. Use this to gamify the activities even more (perhaps some competitions between students or to beat individual top point earnings).
      • Remember the app versions differ slightly than the web version, preview ahead!
      • Since grade levels are very specific, be mindful if you have students working ahead or behind the site’s assigned grade levels.
  • Duolingo (Grades 1-12, very minimal reading required)
    • TeachersFirst Review of Duolingo
    • Tips for using Duolingo
      • Great site for learning world languages (approximately 30 languages are included)
      • No registration is required, but suggested, so students can keep track of progress.
      • You decide how many minutes you want to learn each day.
      • Use in world language classes
      • Use with ESL/ELL students learning English
      • Use with gifted students for enrichment
      • Video tutorial of Duolingo
Create Your Own Games
  • Quizlet Live (Grades 4-12)
    • TeachersFirst Review of Quizlet Live
    • Tips for using Quizlet Live
      • View this introductory video to learn more.
      • Don’t forget to allow 3-5 minutes for students to find other members of their group.
      • This game-based learning tool requires collaboration.
      • Don’t forget that you need 4 participants to play if using it with a small group.
  • Plickers (Grades K-12)
    • TeachersFirst Review of Plickers
    • Tips for using Plickers
      • Laminate the cards to make them last longer.
      • Use a larger font with younger students.
      • Use this as a pre-assessment, exit ticket, formative assessment, and more.
      • Learn more about Plickers in this short video.

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