Pros and Cons of Using Simulations and Games for Learning by https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt en-us 2023-09-15 21:27:31 UTC 2023-10-28 00:38:10 UTC hello@padlet.com cbowen14 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2706428835 They are fun but take a lot of time to develop.]]> 2023-09-15 21:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2706428835 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766801975 Get students interested!

]]> 2023-10-28 00:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766801975 pros- helps keep students engaged https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802006 2023-10-28 00:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802006 Pro https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802040 makes learning fun!

]]> 2023-10-28 00:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802040 Pro-a lot of accessibility for ELL and LD students Con- Can have a lot of built- in distractions https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802111

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]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802111 Pros https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802115 Engagement and cultural relevancy

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802115 Lucia Amato Spera https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802128 They are engaging but they can become addictive.

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802128 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802139 Tie in students interests outside of school and bring it into the classroom. -Nicole Harrell

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802139 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802160 Pros - gets students engaged, can be fun


Cons - headache to create

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802160 Using Games in the Classroom https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802188 Games are a great way to "trick" students into learning!

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802188 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802189 Keep students engaged with the content longer making learning fun

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802189 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802306 Pros: keeps students engaged and lets students take responsibility for their learning

Cons: students can get distracted

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802306 Pro-They are fun and keep students engaged. Con-hard to create https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802309 2023-10-28 00:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802309 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802316 Engaging and be more motivative!

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802316 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802331 Engagement and motivation - pro

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802331 Pros vs Cons https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802333 Pro is they get students engaged in learning

Con is that it can at times distract students

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802333 Children with learning differences may become hyper focused and distracted https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802400 -Fahima

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802400 Games and Simulations https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802416 Pros: Student engagement and interest

Cons: Afraid of games being an obsession or distraction

]]> 2023-10-28 00:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802416 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802490 Games make students more creative and become more socialize.


]]> 2023-10-28 00:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802490 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802577 Con- teacher training- may require professional development for teachers to ensure they can use the tool

]]> 2023-10-28 00:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802577 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802667 ed video games have the potential to captivate students' attention, making educational content more engaging and interactive.

]]> 2023-10-28 00:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802667 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802833 Cons: Kids spend too much time on gaming!

]]> 2023-10-28 00:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766802833 https://padlet.com/cbowen14/c8f3yh2imxpvhodt/wish/2766803203 Pros:

Can provide simulations for students to experiment through trial and error. Can also allow students to create problems, and solve problems that can only be done through simulations like how gravity and distance between objects affects planets, and solar system.

Cons:

Teachers need to prep to have a procedural, routines and expectations so students can safely and smoothly navigate the technology.

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