group discussion #1

Group 3 Discussion #1 Online Games

Overall we all agreed that the introducing of an online game to our students would best appropriate during the beginning of the school year as an option for the students for alternative learning. With the game that we chose it is perfect for spelling and enhancing the student’s vocabulary. We thought the game of Text Twist is appropriate for middle school and high school students. The introduction of an online game is beneficial for the students that are getting familiarized with the computer as well. We feel that it is an activity that would stimulate interest in the student to go on the computer and play something that is beneficial to their education and something that can be enjoyed as well.
The way we thought of making Text Twist as a student centered game is by giving the student who is having trouble with spelling to have the opportunity to go online and play this game. This would be offered to benefit the student who is having trouble with the lesson. We all agreed that we will have the students evaluate the game by using a rubric and have them write a reaction paper on the game.
The tool of our choice would be to utilize a networking site in which the students are able to post up their reaction paper through their blogs. We thought that Myspace.com would be a perfect place to do so because most if not all the students already have an account. Then we will start a forum in which other classes from different periods will discuss the game. Our tools of course require a computer with internet access. With this utilization of these tools we are also educating them with the technology of our time.