Let the Games Begin!

Using Games in the Classroom 

by Katie Yu

• A highly motivating challenge• Prescribed rules (they know what to do!)• Test of problem-solving skills

Gaming provides for students...

Students learn to recognize patterns...

...and master information!

Games benefit students of any age...Elementary through secondary and beyond.

Advantages of using games

• Engaging students • Matching learning

outcomes • Variety of settings • Gain student

attention

 Limitations

• Competition concerns • Level of difficulty

 • Expense

 • Misdirection of

attention  

Use different varieties of games

Teacher-created games

"Jeopardy" type games can be used in any subject!

Games are good:• Bolster skills• Pattern recognition• Increase motivation

Beware too-difficult games

Well-designed games + good planning =