Looking at Spore, I was impressed with the imagination that it takes to create a program like this. You really have to think child-like, and I am sure that the creators did-their pure creativity shows! What a neat way for students and children to learn more about evoluation. I know that the kids would love to create their own goofy, made-up characters and while they did this, they would sneakily be learning a lot. Technology makes it so much easier for teachers and parents to help kids learn (even when they think they are just having fun). I too, remember playing games in Technology class that I thought were just plain fun-like Oregon Trail-not realizing all the learning that was taking place!
I hope to be able to integrate fun games and activities like this in my classroom in the future.
1 comment:
I agree, I think that the creators really put themselves in the students shoes and thought not only how to create an interesting and fun learning device, but one that allows students to utilize a variety of skills and knowledge.
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