Gaming in the Classroom


Lesson Plan

            Within my reading curriculum is a list of vocabulary words that the students are to know each week.  Each day throughout the week the students work at familiarizing themselves with the words.  Although the there is an online component to study the words, after completing the same activity each week, the games lose their effectiveness.  In this lesson, Kahoot! will replace the daily vocabulary review.

Reflection

The program utilized in this lesson is Kahoot!.  It is an internet based program that allows teachers to engage their students in the lesson.  Through Kahoot! teachers are able to create review activities and share them with colleagues.  I have heard nothing but good about this program and it seems to motivate students.  In RATifying this lesson, Kahoot! replaces the independent studying that would take place before the assessment (Roblyer & Hughes, 2019, p. 66).  This technology motivates students and allows healthy competition in the classroom.  The transition time and commotion are at a minimum.  It also holds each student accountable for their answers.   

References

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Roblyer, M. D. & Hughes, J. E. (2019). Integrating educational technology into teaching: Transforming learning across disciplines (8th ed.). Pearson.

 

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