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Review on Online Educational Games

Throughout my years as a student, each year was different, but technology then wasn’t how it is now. We didn’t have the opportunity to use online games. the computer was mainly used for learning how to type and know your way around the it. because technology is more advanced than it was back then, educators are finding it more useful and are seeing encouraging results.   “Video games in the classroom provide teachers, administrators and parents with a plethora of data to give assessments on students’ performances that is invaluable,” (Bidwell, 2013). I can agree on behalf of a parent, but not as a teacher just yet. I’ve downloaded an app that records my sons scores as he progresses throughout the games he played and learned from.   Now that he is attending school, he has used some of what he learned and applied it to is school and homework. As a mother I’ve been using online educational games at home to help boost my children’s reading and math comprehension.  ...

Introduction

Hafa Adai! My name is Kimberly, but please call me Kim. I am a mother of two beautiful and smart children both are in elementary. I took a break from school to take care of my children. I was a stay at home my until both of them started school. So now that I have free time, I chose to continue with my education not only for myself, but for my children as well. I want to be able to give them the life I didn't have and to not struggle with anything as they grow up. I'm an outgoing person, but also reserved. But please don't take my quietness as a mean person. 😊 I am majoring in Elementary Education, hopefully with an emphasis in Special Education. I have to hold off on that because as of right now, coming from my advisor, I am the only one who signed up for the course. So I am hoping more will join in the future. I also worked for DOE for two years as a substitute teacher and loved it. I was able to take over all elementary grade levels, including SPED. That's where I ...