Week 2 Should students play games (software) in school?

I think that students should play games in school because it gets the students to focus on a topic in the curriculum. I think that it also engages the students and motivates them to learn the information. I think that students can get away from the curriculum with other games, but if the teacher creates boundaries then the student could really benefit from the games! I definitely think there is a difference between playing video games and educational games.

Week 1 Introduction -About me!

Hi! My name is Katie Cashen! I currently work at Cullman City Primary School in the Special Education department for Kindergarten. I received my BS degree in Elementary Education K-6 from the University of Alabama in 2011. This is my second semester at UWA where I am getting my MA in Elementary Education K-6 as well. I really love working with children! I live in Birmingham, AL with my fiance Bryant. He is in law school and we will be getting married April 2014. We are super excited! Hope yall enjoy my blogs!!! :)