Enhancing Lessons Through Technology


In my eleven years of teaching, I have seen education change significantly. I am always trying to find new ways to help my students by enhancing their learning. Recently, I have started using Bloxels for my science and social studies classes. This video game creator has been great in allowing my students to create, collaborate and learn. They design their own games that deal with the topics we are currently covering. This is an example of a food chain science game that was created. 



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