Games: When you mention games and education today, most people will think you mean games played on an 'electronic device' such as
How 'computer' games are categorized for this wiki:
Off-the-shelf
Tend to be single subject and grade level. Play is usually linear. Everyone starts and ends at the same place.
Examples: Lure of the Labyrinth
Simulations
Tend to be single subject. Play branches in a preset number of directions. Everyone starts at the same place, but can end differently.
Examples: Oregon Trail
Blank Slate
Open to all grades and subjects. Play limited only by your imagination. Everyone starts with a blank slate. Limitless possibilities.
Examples: SCRATCH, Inform
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Games: When you mention games and education today, most people will think you mean games played on an 'electronic device' such as
How 'computer' games are categorized for this wiki:
Tend to be single subject and grade level. Play is usually linear. Everyone starts and ends at the same place.Off-the-shelf
Examples: Lure of the Labyrinth
Tend to be single subject. Play branches in a preset number of directions. Everyone starts at the same place, but can end differently.Simulations
Examples: Oregon Trail
Open to all grades and subjects. Play limited only by your imagination. Everyone starts with a blank slate. Limitless possibilities.Blank Slate
Examples: SCRATCH, Inform