Ch. 8 Keywords
These are recreations of real-world situations and settings in a game-like format
What are simulation games?
Students and teachers designing, constructing, and using robots as part of a school curriculum
What is robotics?
a device made of wood and graphite used to write
What is a pencil?
Sequence of written commands that tell a computer what a programmer wants the machine to do
What is coding?
Although associated with a rodent, this device does not eat cheese
What is a computer mouse?
This is academic learning included within the structures of online or software and app-based game formats
What are serious games?
This is a technology process in which machines produce three-dimensional solid objects based on coded instructions
What is 3-D Printing?
a thin piece of metal, twisted to hold papers together
what is a paper clip?
This is using game playing to motivate people to use technology for specific purposes, such as buying a product or learning a skill
What is gamification?
This is used for typing words, not making sweet melodies
What is a computer keyboard?
These are online learning environments where students interact as game players, often through the use of avatars
What are Virtual Worlds?
This is an approach to instruction in classrooms emphasizing learning by making
What is maker-based learning?
this technology company's "fruit" is found in many classrooms, however they are definitely not edible
What is Apple?
These are games that are downloaded to a personal device
What are desktop-based games?
This device isn't for watching the Super Bowl, rather it is a touch screen display that allows teachers to write on it
What is a smart board?
These are computer-based three-dimensional environments for students and teachers to explore interactively
What is Virtual Reality?
This a do-it-yourself community where people create and build objects of all kinds with electronics, robotics, smart materials, and 3-D printers
What is a maker movement?
This invertebrate is often associated with someone that likes to read
What is a book worm
This is using games to teach academic content to students
What is game-based learning?
This device is a camera that allows a teacher to display their handywork on a tv in real time
What is a document camera?
An online identity adopted by students and teachers when playing games or participating in virtual reality simulations
What is an Avatar?
These are areas in schools and libraries devoted to enabling students to design, tinker, invent, and construct based on their ideas and interests
What are makerspaces?
This person is known as the father of modern education
Who is John Amos Comenius
This is learning or entertainment activities, often featuring virtual worlds, avatars, and competition for points and a winning score
What is computer- and web-based games?
These are tablets that allow children with communication needs to communicate
What is a high tech AAC device?
(Thanks to my wife, the SLP, for the suggestion.)