Video Games

I love video games. I have loved video games since I was a kid. I know how much other kids must enjoy them too. I think that the technology used by teachers should match that of their kids. It does not have to exceed the kids, but I feel that you need to keep up and not fall behind the kids technology wise. I think that you need to be careful with online chats and instant messaging. Some kids would probably respond very well to them, but you might have a few kids who abuse that privilege. I would stick to "real" instruction, I feel that it is the best way at the moment. If I had kids I would not let them play video games everyday. However, there are exceptions. If the game was educational they would be allowed to play and I would put a time limit on gaming for them no matter what game it was. Kids need to be active and sitting in front of a screen is not what we need them doing. They need to get outside more, explore, and be active. I can see an educational video game helping you study. I think that podcasts can help. I know for me personally I rely on podcasts to help myself. I will usually watch a podcasts of a church that I attend whenever I miss a Sunday service. I remember how much I looked forward to playing Oregon Trail on the computer in class, it was such a great change of pace as opposed to the typical classroom lecture and everyday work.