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Many companies have jumped on the bandwagon of game-based learning partnering with schools and educators to provide tools for the classroom. One of the most popular games used in schools today is Leapfrog. Used primarily for reading and vocabulary development, Leapfrog’s colorful characters and engaging stories capture the imagination of young readers and allow them to truly immerse themselves in learning. Click the logo to the right to visit “Leapfrog Schools” webpage where you can view their products, learn more about digital education and even watch product demos!

“Leapfrog School” offers students engaging, effective, standards-based instruction. 

If your classroom has computers with internet access for the students, there are many great websites with interactive games. One commonly used for reading at the pre-k through elementary level is StarFall. http://www.starfall.com/

For upper grade levels, there are amazing games to teach many different concepts. Immune Attack teaches biological processes in the human body by allowing players to navigate inside a virtual human body.http://fas.org/immuneattack/ Another game for older students is an award winning new student creation that teaches sustainability! City Rain uses an action packed simulation puzzle to engage players while they learn the importance of eco-friendly processes.http://www.ovologames.com/cityrain/index.php  One game that reaches students of all ages is a popular game show that you may have heard of….

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That’s right! The famous quiz show jeopardy has created a classroom version that includes all of the excitement and even technology of the real televised show! Teachers can customize the games to their classroom and even share them with other educators. For more information on the Jeopardy classroom experience, visit the website at http://classroomjeopardy.com/

Many schools have budget crisis and cannot afford to buy multiple games for the classroom. However, one piece of technology that every classroom should have is a Smart Board! An interactive whiteboard, this invaluable tool can be used with existing games created for it available all over the web...even PBS kids has created an entire site with Smart Board games using children’s favorite characters!http://pbskids.org/whiteboard/ And yes...in case you wondering, if you can’t afford all the fancy Jeopardy equipment…you too can create a Jeopardy game of your own using this wonderful tool. media type="youtube" key="j_uMDH7eGtc" height="266" width="336" align="left" For more information on Smart Board technology and related resources, check out these websites…  []

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_Board_interactive_whiteboard

http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/smartboard.htm

CREATED BY: Lauren Barnhart