Games have place in my classroom, for recapping class material for a test. Students write down question and I asked them to aswer the questions
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Absolutely! And if time is an issue, then fast-paced timed games are the best choice and they don’t have to last more than five to ten minutes. It’s a great break from lecture and it keeps them on your toes.
I too use a game to sometimes review. Its like baseball. I draw alot of circles on the board and list (in no random order) single, double, triple, homerun, and out in the circles. I divide the class in to two teams and flip a coin to see who goes first. Then the fist batter up gets a question on the subject matter. If he gets the answer right he gets to throw a sticky ball at the board and gets what it says in the circle he or she hits. single, double,ect... and keep score of the runs. If they miss a question its an out. After three outs its the other teams turn. This gets everybody involved, its fun, and the students seem to do well on the tests.
Good job Patti!
Games don't have to be compicated or fancy. It's about the learning experience made fun! I like the idea of prizes.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Hi Stephanie!
Have you talked with your colleagues and/or ask students if they have had past experiences using games in the classroom.
Since you have limited time, you could build your entire lesson plan around a game. You could use the instruments of the nursing trade to come up with a game. OR - I break the class into groups and make assignments from the text and ask students to prepare the lesson for the day using games for their delivery. Students enjoy this and really makes for a great classroom activity.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
I could use some ideas as well i teach nursing and the time is very limited. The lessons are created with very little "spare time" and I agree that a change of pace using a game would stimulate my students.
Using games for review is a good way to get students active in reviewing class material. I like using games based on Jeopardy or other Quiz/Trivia Games.
My games are simple, depending on how much time I have, I usually come up with answers to drill them, or I have the students write down answers on a post it note to drill. Students usually get pretty engaged even in this quick game because they are testing their own knowledge. Sometimes I throw in a prize, such as person who answers the most gets 5 extra points on the next quiz. That really gives them incentive to participate.
Hi Mike!
Using multiple teaching strategies ensures that every type of learner is being acknowledged.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 facilitator
I use games related to my students career also all videos I currently use are also geared toward their career field. The students enjoy the games and usually learn a great deal of information from the exercise.
