Creating Classroom Games TED 121 Educational Technology Dr. Steve Broskoske

Creating Classroom Games In addition to displaying instructional information, another great use of PowerPoint is to play a classroom game. Games turn learning into a fun activity.

Creating Classroom Games Everyone is familiar with game shows. How many game shows can you name?

Creating Classroom Games Using PowerPoint, you could: – Search out background music from a game show to apply to the opening slides for effect. – Apply colors and add graphics to simulate/resemble a known game show. – Add sound effects (applause, happy, sad sounds). – Use custom animation, triggered animation, and/or action settings to make the game work.

Creating Classroom Games In some cases, you could download and use an existing template and modify as needed. You could find elements to use in your own game show PowerPoint. Online Game Templates Explore online game show templates and resources at this site.

Sound Effects All game shows have sound effects. Let’s add cheers (applause) and jeers (boo’s) and other sound effects to the bottom of this slide.

Make Instruction Fun! x = a + b Let a = Let b = 2 4 x = 4

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In-class Activity Locate a game show PowerPoint template online. (Use the link below OR search on Google.) Download the game and modify it for use in your classroom. Online Game Templates