CHAPTER 3

PRODUCTIVITY
SOFTWARE
APPLICATION/
TOOLS FOR
TEACHING AND
LEARNING
 LESSON 6:
GAMING IN
EDUCATION
WHAT IS GAME- BASED
LEARNING?
According to
EdTechReview (2013)

Game- Based Learning (GBL) is a

type of game play that has defined
learning outcomes.
It is designed to balance subject
matter with game play and the
player to retain and apply the
subject matter in real world.
WHAT IS GAME- BASED
LEARNING?
According to
EdTechReview (2013)

GBL describes an approach to teaching.

where students explore relevant aspect of
games in a learning context designed by
teachers.
Teachers and students collaborate in
order to add depth and perspective to the
experience of playing the game.
 WHAT IS GAME- BASED
LEARNING?
Asserted from Institute of Progressive
Education and Learning (n.d)

GBL is a very effective and highly

interactive instruction tool.
Combined with lecture- based learning,
educational games can increase
participant interest and make the training
process more enjoyable, memorable and
effective.
 Benefits of In today's generation children

Video Games who were born and

accustomed with the use of

in Learning technology is referred to as a

"Digital Natives".
Computer games are
entertaining and challenging
(Spiel Times, 2019) but
majority of adults considered
it as non- essentials to
learning.
 Some of the benefits of the Game-
Based Learning (Spiel Times, 2019;
Game- Learning; Eugenio, 2017; ACER
for Education, 2017):
 Gaming Improves Digital
Literacy and Technical Skills
Gaming Improves Problem-
Solving, Critical Thinking Skills,
Strategic Thinking and Creatvity

Improves Attention,
Concentration and Memory
Capacity

Develops Soft Skills

 It helps with Hand- eye
Coordination

Improves Coordination

Great Source of Learning

Improves the Brain's Speed

Enhances Multitasking Skills

Educational
Games for
Learners
Open Education Database (OEDB) categorized and enumerated
some great games to try out that present quality educational
content in a fun format. Educational Games can be played in
different platform like Wii, Xbox, and PlayStation, Handheld
Devices, Desktop/Laptop, Online Based, and IPad.

Wii, Xbox, and PlayStation

1. My Word Coach
2. UDraw Studio
3. Smarter Pants
4. Reader Rabit
5. Sesame Street
Handheld Devices

1. Big Brain Academy

2. Magic School Bus
Oceans
3. BrainQuest
4. Spelling Challenges
5. Book Worm
Computer Desktop/ Laptop

1. SimCity
2. Spore
3. Nancy Drew
4. ItzaBitza
5. Crazy Machines
Online- Based
1. Gamestar Mechanic
2. Math Blaster
3. Quest Atlantis
4. Whyville
5. Minecraft
iPad
1. Rocket Math
2. Toontastic 3D
3. Stack the States
4. Fish School
5. Montessori Crosswords