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This document discusses using computer games in the classroom to enhance learning, motivate students, and encourage active learning. It first provides background on declining literacy and graduation rates. It then reviews literature on key themes like number sense, brain-based instructional strategies, and the benefits of technology and video games for teaching. The document suggests computer games can help build math fluency through feedback, practice at individual paces, and connecting learning to goals and rules. It indicates more research is needed to address concerns and student needs.
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- 1. + Computer Games In the Classroom Enhancing Learning, Motivating Students and Encouraging Active Learning
- 2. + Importance Purpose of Study Literature Review Key themes Implications Gaps Importance and Justification
- 3. + Students who fail have little 2011 U.S. Graduation Rates vs. opportunity. College Ready ( as measured by ACT scores) 43% of people with lowest 90.0% literacy skills live below official 80.0% poverty line. 70.0% 44 million cant read a newspaper 60.0% or fill out job application. 50.0% 40.0% 50 million cant read or 30.0% comprehend above 8th grade 20.0% level. 10.0% 0.0% Number is growing. All Students American Indian sian African American A Hispanic White Larry Roberts, Illiteracy on the Rise in America Graduated http://www.wsws.org College Ready
- 4. + 1900s 2012 High school <20% of jobs dropouts earn required high $12,000 per school diploma. year. In 1870, 50% of Less than 1% US population employed in employed in agriculture. agriculture 1/10 US 1/3 US workers workers employed in employed in factories. factories.
- 5. + the difference between success and failure in school is, quite literally, life and death for our students. Mattos
- 6. + Will interactive computer games help students who struggle in math? Immediate explanatory feedback Reduces need to unlearn and re-learn Slower learners need extra time practicing Mastery over time Builds fluency: accuracy + speed Fluency allows cognitive focus on new concepts
- 7. + Theme 1: Number Sense and the Social Divide Number sense is the single largest predictor of mathematics success in young children. Calculation is linked to the language in which it is learned which puts some EL students at a disadvantage. At-risk students are at a far greater risk educationally. Minority status Low family income Poorly educated parents Emotional or physical difficulties
- 8. + Literature Review Theme 2: Brain Based Instructional Strategies for Learning Learning causes growth in brain cells. Learning happens when connections are made between new information and previous knowledge. Multi-modal processing = stronger connections Mayers cognitive theory of multi-media learning Dual channel learning Verbal or written words Non-verbal or pictorial
- 9. + Literature Review Theme 3: Technology, Video Games and Innovative Teaching Why wouldnt technology be included in school? Technology can provide media-rich learning environments. Authentic practice builds transfer skills. Benefits of video games: Purposeful Goal-oriented Rule-based Fun!
- 10. + Implications for the Study Produce Provide Active Authentic Learners Connect Previous Practice Build Skills Learning
- 11. + Concerns Needs
- 12. +