When I visited Classroom2.0, I saw that a video had recently been added about 3D Game Lab. I have always been sort of skeptical about gaming within instruction and their benefits on student learning; I’m an EOC teacher and as many of you know, we don’t have time for games (literally and figuratively). Of course I recognize the motivational and engagement aspects that gaming offers students, I just haven’t been sold on the quality of content that games cover, especially for mid- and upper-level math. However, I still peruse various supplemental math sites that offer games and/or simulations just to see if any new, useful interactions have emerged. That is why when I viewed the snippet for 3D Game Lab I got a bit excited because one thing that they advertised was curriculum-aligned content that “meets the national standards”. Seems like my prayers regarding gaming within my class has been answered. Check out the video clip.
It may be a great incentive to use the games after certain assignments or tasks are completed. I wonder how you could monitor the effectiveness of the games as well. Very interesting.
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