The duration and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected us in many aspects, one of them being education. As a result of the unique context we are experiencing on a global scale, one of the hottest topics on education right now is distance learning, which is showing a big boost. In this article we discuss distance learning as a game changer, we take a look at its positive and negative aspects, and finally we evaluate some of the most important platforms offering distance and online learning (Udemy, Codeacademy, Coursera, Skillshare and Everyday Mathematics).
Learning Games 101: What are The Top Games and Why Should You Buy Them?
When it comes to learning, people tend to get a lot of things wrong. Many see it as a necessary evil that’s boring, inflexible, and frustrating. The word may well conjure up images of desks, difficult textbooks, and those godforsaken flashcards neither child nor parent particularly likes. And while those things certainly can play an important role in the educational process, they still remain only one part of it. There’s so much more to learning for children and adults than complicated reads or tiring lectures. Similarly, it doesn’t have to be synonymous with negativity. Sometimes learning can be all about fun and games – literally!
There are countless games out there that make building knowledge and new skills fun, and ultimately make people learn more, learn more efficiently, and actually enjoy the process while doing so. With so much choice out there, though, what learning games should you actually choose to play? There’s no one size fits all answer, but here are some of our favorite learning games and their benefits.
DIY Games & Learning Tools
We are glad to present the DIY Games & Learning Tools section of our website. In this section you will find games or learning tools that you can create yourself at home. Right now there are just a few but we plan to grow the list gradually.