Playing Games in Class
Abstract
Playing Games in Class is not a new concept, even though the research has been growing on this topic. The question most educators have is not how good or effective games are for learning, but “how can I put it in my class without spending more time, money or energy than I really have?” We will play this game and all come out winners.
Outline
- What is a Game?
- Research
- In Class possibilities
- What I have used
- Brainstorming
- Where to Get stuff
- Games Sites To try
- Computer Games to play with NOW
- Support Options
Additional Resources
Matching Game Template Files
CardBack.jpg ~ optional
FirstCardSound.aiff ~ sound not used
FirstCardSound.mp3 ~ Required, can use the one below instead
MatchCards.as ~ Required
MatchGame.fla ~ Required, main part of game, based on the matching game found in
MatchGame.html ~ Playable
MatchObject.as ~ Required
MatchSound.aiff ~ sound not used
MatchSound.mp3 ~ Required, can use the one below instead
MissSound.aiff ~ sound not used
MissSound.mp3 ~ Required, can use the one below instead
Modifying the Match Game ~ Video tutorial for modifying this version
ShowCardsObject.as ~ Required
AS3 Game Programing University, link below
Software ~ more in Game Engines, below
Game Building Sites
Quiz Game Master educational resources
General Game Sites
FaceBook ~ has lots of casual games
Other Interesting Information
Tutorials
20 Best Flash Game Tutorials to Create Your Own Flash Game | Dzine Blog
Adobe Flash – Make a Complete Fighting Game! tutorial
Adobe Flash CS3- AS3 and AS2 game tutorials roundup | Lemlinh.com
Building a Drag-and-Drop Jigsaw Puzzle – Part 1
Create Your Own Flash Adventure Game – Level Loading – Tutorialized
Create Your Own Flash Adventure Game – Path Finding – Tutorialized
Developing the 3D Adventure Game-Based Assessment System with Wii Remote Interaction ~ Digiplay Initiative
Flash Flash Puzzle Game Tutorial
Flash Game Development with Flex and Actionscript – Gettings Started
Flash Game Tutorial – FlepStudio forum
Flash Interactivity Tutorial : Move the pieces of the puzzle with AS3 – Tutorialsphere.com
Flash Memory Game – Free Download!
Flash tutorials – Building a Drag-and-Drop Jigsaw Puzzle
Flash Tutorials — Game Development
GameDev.net – all your game development needs
gotoAndPlay Flash Tutorials — Game Programming Patterns
gotoAndPlay Flash Tutorials — Game Programming Patterns
Head Tracking for Desktop VR Displays using the WiiRemote ~ Great ideas!
Low-Cost Multi-touch Whiteboard using the Wiimote
P2L Tutorial Search | View Tutorial –
The Art of Computer Game Design
Search for Game Tutorial and the application
Other Related Articles, Blogs & Such
100 Best Blogs for Tech-Savvy Teachers – Online Courses
60 Educational Game Sites That You’ve Probably Never Seen ~ Excellent resource
Clark Aldrich: Using Serious Games and Simulations: A Quick and Dirty Guide
Digital Classroom Resources ~ MathDL Flash Forum
Digital Media and Learning Competition
Directory of E-Learning Tools: Interactivity tools
Free Technology for Teachers: Five Ways to Build Your Own Educational Games
Gamasutra: Rewarding Players Over Multiple Narrative Layers
Game Developers Conference San Francisco 2010
play think learn » Nicola Whitton
PPT Games ~ University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
The Online Games in Education Unconference – Fireside Learning: Conversations about Education
Other Peoples Games
20 Free Interactive Multimedia Resources for Educators | Using ICT in Further Education
Exhibits Collection — Amusement Park Physics
Free Online Games to Play at GameScene.com
Fun Based Learning – Line Gem 1
Kids’ Stories, Songs, Games, Educational Activities for Children, Free!
Maths Games | Flower Power game | Order numbers fractions decimals percentages
Playing History | Browse Items
Think Like a Mathematician, Save the World from Monsters » Spotlight
XP Math – Math Games Arcade – Solving Addition Equations
Search Online for your field or topic & Game
Game Engines, Tools & Free Stuff to make games more enjoyable
Classroom Clipart – Free Clipart, Clip Art Pictures,Royalty Free Photographs Illustrations
Dover Publishing Clip Art ~ Sign up for Free Samples
FLYING YOGI Fun Stuff – SpriteLib GPL ~ Free
Frogames Game development resources, 3D models & content packs ~ may have ed licensing
Game Editor – the game design software for anyone interested in game developing.
GoAnimate – Create your own cartoons and animations easily.
Processing ~ Open Source Programming
Sumo Paint ~ Similar to Photoshop
SWiSH – Easy Flash Animation Software Tools and Designer Templates
The online royalty free clipart 20561 – vector clip art online, royalty free & public domain
The Scrolling Game Development Kit Homepage
UNITY: Overview ~ Game Engine ~ Free?
Wii Flash Server Download Site
Xtranormal ~ Text-to-Movie
YoYo Games ~ Game Maker
Search Online for Royalty-Free or CopyRight Free music & art
Join your local users’ group!
If I missed any, you find more, think I put something in the wrong category or the link is broken, PLEASE let me know!
Some of the above require Adobe Flash, which I understand is being phased out.
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