1. Hackety Hack Great for beginners, this site offers the absolute basics of programming from the ground up, with no previous programming experience required. Simple toolkits, technical support and online lessons make it a great way for students to get started. 2. Light-Bot Great for younger students who might not be able to grasp full programming just yet, this game allows users to control a robot using programmer-style logic and commands. (Update: You do need Flash enabled to use it […]
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10 Of The Best Educational Online Games
Danger Zone Students are faced with serious global issues to tackle in this fantastic character-based game. They have to use different skills to solve a challenge like combating a deadly airborne illness using test-samples, note-taking and learning along the way! The Blood Typing Game This brilliant, prize-winning game from the Nobel Prize website lets students get up-close and personal with medical and biological processes, learning about patients, treatment and blood-types. Two settings enable students to choose between quick play […]
4 Lessons Elearning Can Take From The Explosively Popular “Draw Something” App
It’s a dog… No, cow… No, a Furby! Conjuring memories of the laughter, tears and broken friendships shared in the 1985 classic Pictionary, Draw Something has set a new benchmark in mobile gaming. Launched only a few months ago, OMGPOP‘s instant hit has caught the eye of more than just bored gamers. If you have not yet been caught up in the hype, Draw Something is an extremely addictive, free mobile game for both iOS and Android. Based on a social gaming foundation, the […]
The Best Educational Video Games and Apps For Learning That Students Actually Enjoy
There is no doubt that the gaming industry is huge, but with sales of $18.58 billion last year the industry overall is down 5% on 2009 figures. One of the theories behind the drop is the huge bloom of online and mobile games that are taking away customer focus. When we originally created this list nearly 10 years ago, there were only Flash animation games available. They were fun, and taught many subjects. But oh, how have times changed! Today […]