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Game-based learning activities in a virtual classroom

Game-based learning activities in a virtual classroom

Game-based learning activities in a virtual classroom

July 29, 2022

By Ali Bajwa

Originally Published Here

Summary

In game-based learning usually the lesson content is adjusted to fit the game, while in gamification game-like aspects are adjusted to fit the lesson content.

For most of the games to be played in an online environment, a virtual classroom should be able to provide at least: video-conferencing, interactive online whiteboard.

This is a game in which the teacher compiles a list of items and activities that students complete by a given time.

Pictionary has been a much loved game for decades now and this paper-pencil playing game can easily be played in a virtual classroom.

If you combine it with other virtual team-building and team-bonding activities and games, you definitely can't go wrong.

This is a game that makes students open up to speaking and expressing themselves, and makes them laugh and enjoy the whole learning process.

Game-based learning is said to be a way to capitalize on the characteristics that make game playing fun and use them for educational purposes.

Reference

Bajwa, A. (2022, July 29). Game-based learning activities in a virtual classroom. Retrieved August 5, 2022, from https://techbullion.com/game-based-learning-activities-in-a-virtual-classroom/