Classroom Chaos
Currently, I am a Substitute Teacher trying to work and study my way into the wonderful world of being a credentialed teacher. For now, as I jump life hurdles, I continue to learn to teach and teach to learn.
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No day of teaching is complete without a little nonsense. ;]
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Yes, Portal and Portal 2 are video games, but do not let that stop you from clicking on the link. In fact, if you are a science teacher of any sorts you may want to take a look at the link either for your own interest or something to consider bringing in to the classroom.
Though, perhaps, I suspect you may already know about Portal and Portal 2 better than I do.
The above link is an interesting look at the use of this video game, which more like an interactive puzzle which may attract students to physics, and its use in the classroom. Below is a brief video showing you some students who had the opportunity to explore Portal. I’m all for fun and games, especially if students are learning from it.
According to the article, online-gaming is the “only real social interaction [the 11 year old autistic child has] comes from playing online multiplayer games on Xbox Live.”
Perhaps this boy should find alternative activities anyway…
