Digital games for learning is a computer based software used for kids. Teachers use these for the simple fact that students can learn a lot easier on the computer in this day and age. It gives a visual feedback instantly on how the student did in the game. It is also a more fun way to learn than looking through a book or pencil to paper. These games motivate the students to want to play while learning at the same time. It helps the teachers to motivate the students, and a feedback instantly.
Math Blaster
Math Blaster is a video game used for ages 4-12 to learn pre-algebra and algebra. It is a point scoring system just like any other video game. The setting is outer space with aliens and obstacles, the only way around them is to solve the math problem given. Depending on the age, there are single, double and even triple digit number operations. The more you solve the harder the problems.
Photo Credit
This chapter talks about how technology is used for problem solving and inquiry learning. It mentions the different computer apps, software and video games that the teachers can rely on to practice problem solving skills that are learned in the classroom. It also talks about the different software's that aid in building, inventing and creating and even problem solving. Programs such as word, excel, power point are all software's more commonly seen in today's classrooms.
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