Gaming and Tactile Technology

Importance of Gaming and tactile  

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Today we are going to be talking about 2 different strategies and uses of technology to support diverse learners or exceptional students by using gaming or tactile technology. When looking for support one needs to focus on the students' grade levels. These are 2 different gaming and tactile technologies I will be using in the classroom. 

Starfall

Starfall is a free learning platform that teaches students the basics of each material. It is used for every grade level, mostly for students who are struggling. This platform offers educational games, books, and more activities. It helps students who struggle with their reading to work on phonemic awareness, phonics, and most importantly sight words. The motivation for this platform was to create a multisensory game that allows students to focus on their 5 senses. The games are made to keep students engaged due to their animations and students' likes. Each activity is designed according to one's grade level and learning capability. The teacher could have students work independently or in groups. Some teachers use Starfall when they are done with their assignments of the day. It helps students and teachers to see where they are in one subject. Most school districts provide Starfall to their students because it is a safe website. 

https://www.starfall.com/h/

Prodigy

This learning platform provides many different opportunities when it comes to math. It is provided to a student’s curriculum when it comes to their corresponding age and grade. This platform is mostly used and known when it comes to math. Prodigy has games and tutoring what one is learning throughout the day. From what I have experienced, students want to play Prodigy when they are done with their work. This platform keeps them engaged due to the different graphics provided. When it comes to prodigy it is kind of like a regular video game. Once they are finished with a level students get to move on to the next session. Sometimes students unlock new characters, accessories, and advantages in the game. Students get to challenge each other to see what level they are at compared to their classmates. As students keep moving forward with level their questions get harder when continuing forward. Most teachers recommend this platform as a great learning opportunity for their students. It brings out the students' competitiveness which will allow them to move forward with math.  

https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/

References

 At Starfall, children have fun while they learn. Starfall Education: Kids Games, Movies, Books & Music for K-5 and above. (n.d.). https://www.starfall.com/h/

GGPHT. (n.d.). https://lh6.ggpht.com/xV0FeQFejM__1nIVueIXFnih2oLhhEaq7EtO3w6YUG1O8Tlt9MdNWfK9=x0-y1-z2-nt02oVuGlPGPvkdNJIqvkYL6XVImh8

Make math and English fun for kids. prodigygame.com. (n.d.). https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/

Prodigy Education . (2020, August 10). YouTube. https://youtu.be/O1_V75nK67M?si=sFjWfensH9-eiy8c

StarFall Parent-Teacher. (2023, August 18). YouTube. https://youtu.be/O1_V75nK67M?si=-XvfmYGDnUIaXlj4