Internet Online Course Module
Educational
Games on the Internet
Objective - The students
will examine the variety of educational games available online.
Objective - The
students will play educational games appropriate to their grade level and
subject area.
Introduction –
Students love games and they adore an impromptu visit to the
computer lab. There are a wide variety
of educational games available on the Internet to play or download for
free. Games are available for all grade
levels and subject areas. Some have
great educational value; others may not.
It is up to the teacher or parent to determine which games are valuable
for educational purposes.
Activity –
Choose one of the resources below and try playing several
games that relate to your grade level and subject area. If you have trouble finding appropriate
games, do a web search using “educational games”. Think about how you would use the games you find to teach or
extend your students’ learning.
Assignment –
Choose two games that would work well with your
curriculum. Write a lesson plan for
each incorporating the game as part of the lesson. Make sure you include objectives, materials, introduction,
activity, and closure. A live link to
the game should also be included in the lesson plan.
Resources –
Houghton Mifflin EduGames
– Online games from the textbook provider.
http://www.educationplace.com/edugames.html
Free Educational Games – Links to
free online games in all areas of the curriculm.
http://www.nanana.com/edugames.html
Funbrain – Educational games
for kids in K-8.
http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html
Rubric
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Game as part
of the lesson
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Contains a
brief lesson with the game as a small part of the lesson.
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Contains a lesson with the educational game as a
significant part of the lesson. |
Contains a well-developed lesson and fully
integrates the educational game. |
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Overall Lesson |
Missing aspects
of a good lesson plan.
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May not
include all parts of a good lesson plan
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All
components of a good lesson plan are included.
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Additional Resources
Owl and
Mouse - Includes free software to
download for geography, reading and social studies.
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/owlmouse.htm
Good
Files – Even more links to educational games on the web.
http://www.goodfiles.com/sortlist.asp?category=games__educational&sort=p
Michele Pierantozzi
SLM 521 Sp 02
3/27/02
Online Course Module #2