Teachtown
Michelle Simpson
Minecraft
Online
computer
games as
learning
resources
Kahoot
Criteria I used when selecting games
Several of these websites I selected are sites that I have let my own kids play and
have experience with, such as Minecraft and Kahoot. With PBS kids, Teachtown
and Minecraft, my program specialist agreed those were kids friendly and did not
require really anything from me in the way of set up and monitoring.
My sons were talking about playing the Math Busters games in elementary school
and saying how fun they were, so I decided to look at it and then thought it was
something I would like to add to my class list.
https://minecraft.net/
My students really love to explore and create in Minecraft and through
their exploration of the Minecraft world, they use reasoning, math skills
(they do not realize this), art, and even engage in social interactions.
This is the first year of letting my students try Minecraft and I plan on
using the website listed below to set my students up their own blank
canvas and take the time to work with them on different lessons.
Another plus is joining the Minecraft education community. Students and
teachers are able to share and discuss different lessons and the
students can make connections outside of the class setting.
For more information, this is a wonderful link.
ttps://education.minecraft.net/how-it-works/in-the-classroom/
TeachTown focuses exclusively on children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD),
developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and emotional and behavior disorders. TeachTown’s
products utilize research-based best practices derived from the methodologies of ABA, making it easy to
deliver this proven treatment with existing staff in any school or setting.
My students love this program and would
play it all day if I would let them. They
are encouraged and there are mini
games that allow for them to have a
quick break.
My only issue with this program is that it
is expensive and this will be the only
year my kids can play it.
http://web.teachtown.com/
Kahoot
This is a free online game where
you can play pre-existing games
or teachers can make their own
game. Students can either use
a computer or cell phones to
answer the questions. Once the
teacher creates a game, there
will be a code and the students
enter the code and will have
access to the game. The game
tracks the scores of each
student
Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform
that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any
language, on any device, for all ages!
I plan on using this program starting April 1st
to do reviews for the end of year testing.
https://kahoot.it/
PBS Kids
pbskids.org/games/
PBS kids have games based on
their TV programs and they range
from rhyming, feelings, spelling,
story and dress-up, just to name a
few. They also have creative games
and engineering games.
All of the games are rated based on
the level of difficulty and are
definitely kid friendly where the
games explain themselves.
I let my students play on PBS
kids when they have free
computer time. I like this site
because several of my students
really enjoy it, but I honestly
feel this is geared more for
students in elementary school.
My oldest son told me about
this game and how much he
always loved playing it.
Looking over the website, I will
use this with my students since
you are able to program for
each students needs.
www.mathblaster.com/
Math Blasters
www.mathblaster.com/
These educational games help refine
math concepts through arcade type
games. The games are designed to
target the specific math skills
students encounter each year
through the 8th grade.
Knowledge adventure also has
reading busters, typing and kids
words deluxe so this is a site that
provides many options.
https://www.brainpop.com/
I love using this site with my
students. I usually do all of the
entries and I just do a round robin
answering session. The kids love
the program and the videos and
the site covers all of the major
events and themes that we
discuss in class; math, english,
social studies, and science, to
name a few.
I really recommend this site.
Animated Educational Site for Kids Science, Social Studies, English, Math,
Arts & Music, Health, and Technology,
Bloom’s Thinking skills per game
Brainpop:
Edutain
Again, depending on
what the topic is as to
what is used of
Bloom’s
Teachtown:
Education
It uses all 6 of
Bloom’s, but not
always in the same
set of games
Kahoot: Edutain
Again, it could use
all 6 of Bloom’s, but
it would depend on
the questions
Math Busters:
Edutain
Depending on the
type of math
questions that are
being asked.
PBS Kids:
Edutain
Depending on
the games as to
what all of
Bloom’s is used
Minecraft: Edutain
It uses creating,
evaluating,
analyzing, applying
and understanding