Using Digital Games in the Classroom for Effective Practice




Using digital games in the classroom will help boost students’ understanding and mastery of a subject.  The use of digital games is a win-win for both teachers and students.  


Using digital games in the classroom to reach mastery



A benefit to teachers is that there is very little prep required.  Just assign them to your students via whichever platform you use, and watch the magic happen.

It helps to reinforce skills and concepts and is a powerful motivator for students to learn.

Ipad or kindle with game called What is my Habitat


The benefits of playing learning-based games for students are numerous!

        They are engaging.

        Games are fun and exciting practice (rather than a boring worksheet).

        Fit students' learning styles with hands-on digital games.

        Students can complete these games at their own pace.

These activities can be used for:

        small groups

        early finishers

        extensions for lessons

        remediation

        enrichment

        practice

        assessment

        centers


Integrating technology with digital games is so beneficial in the classroom.  It allows all students to be successful, as video games are one of the most familiar activities for students.

Digital game called "Whats the secret number?"

Today’s students spend much of their days looking at screens.  Using digital games to practice concepts and skills of an academic subject is one of the best ways a teacher can meet students on their terms.

Using educational video games in the classroom is a good way to keep students interested in the subject matter.  Not only are students practicing the concept and skill, but they are also working on memory, problem-solving, and other cognitive aspects.

Implementing digital games in the classroom can transform a boring subject into an exciting lesson.

Digital Activities can transform a classroom.


When choosing digital games for your classroom, they should:

        engage students

        motivate students

        increase academic skills, thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and even social skills (if working with partners or groups)

        be directly aligned to the standards

        be both educational and fun

Critical thinking game




Try digital activities and games in your own classroom, and see how excited and engaged your students become!

Interactive game

Do you enjoy using digital games in your classroom?  Comment below and tell me!

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