Week 10 Assignment #1 New Literacies in School
Hey all, the following presentation is based on new literacies in the classroom and some issues you may come across when incorporating them into a curriculum. />
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I like how you incorporated the concept of survival of the fittest as well as expanding students' knowledge of animals' life in the world all into a fun game.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Perel! It might be tricky for students to "win" at first but then I would imagine they'd get the hang of it.
DeleteNicole, I think this is a great idea! I've seen a similar game but it was with dinosaurs instead of birds. The player had to select the right "meal" for each dinosaur (herbivore, carnivore, etc.)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carolyn! That sounds like a fun game too!
DeleteWhat a great idea! Students love learning about birds and animals, it will certainly keep them engaged!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Fiona!
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