Lisa,
I have not experienced this, but this is a great thing to be aware of, also there potential lack of knowledge of a particularly "American" gameshow.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
We play jeopardy in the class often. Students really enjoy being able to show what they have learned throughout the term. I like games because it is so interactive for all participants
Has anyone encountered problems using games when you have learners in the class that have English as a second language? I am wondering if the language challenge would deter participation.
I use the same format jeopardy to review. I reward the teams by adding points to a graded assignment or assessment such as 1st place receives 5 points, 2nd place receives 4 points and so forth. Everyone receives at least 2 points to encourge studying for the game/exam.
game playing gets students minds off every day issues and gets them involved in engaging one another. after a few mins my class is laughing and want to win
Brenda,
games can be very helpful especially if they are strongly connected to the content.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I have not typically used games in my classes but feel my students would benefit by the use of games.
Marilyn,
yes, games are great to reengage the learners & wake them up.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I do a similar game. It wakes them up and brings about an interaction never seen before.
Yolanda,
this sounds like a fun & effective way to help them review & also retain the information.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
The jeopardy game works out very well. I use 2 bells, from Staples, they cost $5.00 each. I hum the Family feud theme. I divide the class into 2 groups. I give them time to quiz each other, so their team can win. I increase the points, so no one team is ahead. I start with 1 point, if the some teams has 3 points and next point with be 4 so the other team can caught up. The student enjoy the game. This game has increased test scores!
I have several games I use, one is a Jeopardy board I have created. We play with the same rules as the TV version of Jeopardy, (answer with a question). The students love it it allows them to see the question as well as collaborate with one another. Another exercise I do is creating a internet poll where when the question is asked they send a text message with the answer from the multiple choices given, the results appear on the the screen instantly.
Johan,
great idea as it keeps them engaged & tends to be more effective in helping them retain too.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
This tool has been used to help those who hide in the corners come forth. Also it adds to the retaining of the info
I use a jeopardy game for review and the students really seem to like this. We have smart boards and this allows for the student to get up and be active with the class.
we also play games when reviewing or doing a learning lab.
I play a version of jepordy, the students like it and some students that dont engage in a disscussion do well in this game.
Pamela,
there are so many programs & apps that are available for free or very inexpensive, if we explore these they can be very helpful to our students.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I teach adults and made a review game, Sole Survivor. I have taken information from the upcoming test and made questions, worded differently, each student has cards with A-E on them. They stand at their tables and respond to the questions by holding the correct answer up-if they are correct they continue to stand, if wrong they sit down...last one standing is the "Sole Survivor" and receive points.
This too is a way to involve everyone and even the quiet ones interact.
I have developed a game show type of reveiw that students really enjoy. I have never seen someone so excited to look up an answer
