Mobile Learning and Digital Games in School

Digital Games, Simulations and Teaching

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Details: Category: Mobile Learning; Last Updated on 09. May 2013; Published on 03. Feb 2013; Written by Anabel Nowak; Hits: 6545

Digital Games, Virtual Simulations and Modern Teaching

Digital games and virtual simulations have been part of the learning process for a long time now. As technology develops, we are able to use more realistic simulations in order to learn how complicated processes in different subjects work, like in engineering or medicine;

we are able to analyze situations, like earthquakes, we would not be able to analyze without computers. Digital Games and virtual simulations can be used to teach students of all ages any subject. edutopia.org/computer-

simulations-games-virtual-learning-video Virtual Learning is a learning strategy we should use more often in schools. Modern teaching is not about leaving paper and “real” personal communication behind to move to electronic devices and long distance message writing; it is about combining resources and ways of thinking!

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The biggest exhibition on games takes place in Cologne, Germany every year. The Gamescom is an unforgettable event for those who can get tickets. One of the most popular games this year was EVOLVE where four players play against one. One is the monster and can only be defeated if the other four players, who are the hunters, work together.

Who applies Mobile Learning?

Many schools have been using mobile devices to teach. Some schools even have their own apps. Universities rely on Mobile Learning because of the advantages. Primary schools use mobile devices because they have proved to be useful in many ways, for example for disabled kids. Many schools talk about their experiences with Mobile Learning and their positive results. But what do students think? Do they have a different view of Mobile Learning or even further ideas on how can Mobile Learning help us in future? One student explains why Mobile Learning should be standard learning. All in all, we can summarize: Mobile Learning is the future.