Week 2

Should Students Play Games (software) in school?

After reading the section in our textbook, I came to the same conclusion about this topic that I have always had. There is nothing wrong with students playing games in school, especially if ti reinforcing skills that have already been taught. The key to computer games in school is that it is REINFORCING already taught skills. The book shows the opinion that college prep schools feel that by playing games students' focus on learning the concept is taken away. Since when did learning and fun become enemies? Somewhere along the way the education system felt that unless students were engaged they weren't learning. I agree. What better way to engage them than with a game? Whether it be on the computer or with other concrete manipulatives. I agree with the books opinion that the computer game could be used as a reward. In my classroom it is sometimes used as a literacy center. Not every week. That is key. The computer/game is only ONE option for reinforcing the new information learned.  

Week 1

Hello!
My name is Catherine Shelton. I am in my third year teaching Kindergarten. I love teaching kindergarten and could not imagine doing anything else. I love to travel and spend time with my family.