https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx Report back to Superintendent Miller en-us 2016-06-23 22:14:33 UTC 2017-05-17 03:11:01 UTC hello@padlet.com meg22mac https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115354155 There are many games that have been created that are not just meant for entertainment purposes. There are many games that have been created for the greater good. Some games are forecasting games meant to help people become aware of important topics. Other games help people by providing food or services.]]> 2016-06-23 22:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115354155 meg22mac https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115354284 You can find numerous resources for simulations and other games that can be used in various classroom settings.  There are many educational games that have been created for the sole purpose of enhancing learning and getting students interested in learning.]]> 2016-06-23 22:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115354284 meg22mac https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115356201 This information could be used to enhance the learning within the classroom environment. Students are meant to be active and moving. Making students' brains be active and multitasking by playing games during the learning process will help their brain to make connections and retain the information.]]> 2016-06-23 23:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115356201 meg22mac https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115356678 Play is free movement within a more rigid structure; it's being active and it comes naturally to humans.  Games are systems that have conflicts, rules, and an eventual outcome.  Being able to differentiate play and games is important when creating your curriculum for your students.]]> 2016-06-23 23:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115356678 meg22mac https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115356993 Teachers are encouraged to try playing games that could be used to benefit their students.  Just like with any form of technology, in order to relate to their students and feel more confident in their teaching, teachers should try playing video games to become better teachers.]]> 2016-06-23 23:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/meg22mac/ucwkzfk8xcfx/wish/115356993