Let the Kids Learn Through Play
Here’s a very interesting article from The New York Times which discusses the benefits of learning through play, which has run out of favor in our school systems. Play (and Game Playing) is crucial for developmental learning in ways that may surprise everyone. Original article here>
“Our Solar System” Drag&Drop Game for Tablets, Desktops, Laptops and Digital Whiteboards now available on Edmodo.com for Teachers
“Our Solar System”, one of our browser-based Digital Learning Tools, combines a Drag & Drop Game with an EBook to teach the basics of our solar system. This three-part HTML5 game fits on the iPad, and can be customized for Desktop and projected whiteboard by basic keyboard browser commands (Zoom). “Our Solar System” has…
Introducing “Our Solar System” YMI’s First HTML5 Game for Tablets, Desktops and Whiteboards
YMI presents “Our Solar System”, our new suite of HTML5 games that is customized for the iPad, Desktop and projected whiteboard “Our Solar System”, one of our newest browser-based Digital Learning Tools, combines a Drag & Drop Game with an EBook to teach the basics of our solar system. This three-part HTML5 game fits on the iPad,…
Academics launch computer games pupils can play in lessons
The 3.2 Million Euro No-One Left Behind initiative in Britain, Austria and Spain, is providing students with the opportunity to use a simple coding template to create a game for the computer, smartphone, or tablet. The two and a half year project has added the building of these games to the…
Reach the World’s “GeoGames” played in the Classroom captured on Video
GeoGames is a Flash game that lets you drag-and-drop onto the Planet Earth. You can rotate your planet, test your geography skills, and print a copy when you are done! There’s a timer, so you can track your scores. Try playing on a SmartBoard at your school if you have…
Play “Mammals of the World” in the Classroom on Tablets, Desktops and Laptops
“Mammals of the World”, one of our browser-based Digital Learning Tools, combines a Drag & Drop Game with an EBook to teach the names, behaviors, habitats, and geographical range of some popular and endangered species. This HTML5 game fits on the iPad, and can be customized for Desktop and projected whiteboard with basic…
Video: Introduction to GeoGames by Game Designer Jeffrey Wiener
Here’s a demonstration video, a quick introduction to GeoGames by Game Designer Jeffrey Wiener on an interactive “white board” to a classroom for the first time before they break off into teams to play.
Video: Team of two (9 & 10) playing GeoGames on the SmartBoard
Here’s a demonstration video featuring a team of two boys (aged 9 and 10) playing GeoGames on the SmartBoard.
Video: GeoGames Played on SmartBoard by 8yr Old
Here’s a demonstration video featuring an 8-year old plays GeoGames, a free interactive Flash geography game developed for the non-profit Reach the World, where users can build planet Earth, add countries and cities, and print out their maps afterwards.
Video: Teams Playing GeoGames on SMART Board
Here’s a demonstration video of how GeoGames can be played on the SMART board by TEAMS of students working together. Using a projected computer onto an interactive white board adds many positive dynamics into the learning process: teamwork and collaboration being the most pronounced.
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