Global Kids

Many kids these days are into technology. It is the age they are growing up in. Many are like Nafiza and from the moment they wake up to the time they go to bed they are using technology in someway. When technology can be used to educate it is a good thing, such as how Nafiza is using technology to teach other children about important world issues. I do think kids these days are too into technology. When students are communicating through technology they become use to it and lose social skills. Such as a story my Aunt told about my cousin who had a friend over to his house and they were both on computers and just sitting there. She said the only noise she heard was the occasional laugh. Technology can widen their understanding about the world, but it can also make them shut out the world. It is important to find a balance.

Geo-Literacy

What - Students came up with their own projects and did their own research. They were involved in history, becoming local historians. 3D images created by pictures they took.

So What - Students can taste the joy of life-long learning.

Now What - Students are able to connect with other students to learn more from each other. They create a website to publish their findings.

Geocaching

Geocaching is a fun way for students to learn and exercise at the same time. They are able to go on hunts for caches that are left with items from the last person who found it. It is very exciting and gets students involved.

Educational Board Games

Putting together my board game this week I have come to see the importance of having good educational games in the classroom. Students will become engaged having fun and learning at the same time. I could see myself using educational board games as a way to reward students for their hard work and also have them continue learning. It's awesome! Plus you learn more by doing, which is what these games allow for. They are especially helpful when students do not especially enjoy a particular subject, such as math. When they are playing a game that incorporates math they have more incentive to do the math.

All-in-all, educational board games rock!