[Edu] Re: Making the case

[Laurie Menke]

I agree that standards should be the main focus.  I
also think a case for why games are useful educational
tools in general is beneficial as well.  However, I
disagree that the national standards are the way to
go, as I've stated in an earlier post.  My main point
is that in states with high-stakes testing, such as
mine (California), knowing that a game fits the
national standards won't mean a thing to
administrators.  All they want to know is if it will
increase test scores, which are very specific to
California standards.  I believe that's true for many,
if not most, states these days.  Therefore, I still
feel that it's important to have a web site where
teachers can click on their specific state and see how
the games match their specific standards.

My 2 cents,

Laurie


--- Pat Fuge - Gnome Games <pat at gnomegames.com> wrote:

> 
> Standards - please let teachers know exactly how
> each game meets specific standards - while all of
> the previously mentioned items are important it is
> standards that are important at the end of the day.
> 
> Thus, if we can show that a game makes it easier and
> fun to learn a concept or meets a specific standard
> or part of a standard and is fun, easy to use in the
> classroom, and improves the overall learning
> experience and retention we have a winner.
> 
> I would use the national standards available at
>
http://www.education-world.com/standards/national/index.shtml
> as these are put forward by educators at a national
> level and try to cmply with state standards across
> the board.
> By showing what standards a specific games content
> meets it becomes a viable educational resource for
> the classroom instead of a feel good thing to add to
> existing materials. Moving it from dessert to the
> main course.
> 
> Pat Fuge
> Gnome Games
> www.gnoemgames.com
> 
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