GAMIFY THE CLASSROOM

Nowadays with technology being so close to students teachers should make use of it meaningfully. Students are used to playing games at home using their computers or different devices such as iPods, tablets, smart phones, notebooks. I believe it`s a good idea to take advantage of student`s abilities on using technology and encourage them to use and to play games that allow them to learninc and practice the language identally. Of course games  should engage students and help them develop certain skills while at the same allowing them to have fun.

After reading Graham Stanley`s blog and actually listened to him in a skype conference I`d say that the most difficult task for teachers is that of choosing a suitable game for students to have fun and practice their language. Teachers should also plan and adapt the task that is going to be carried out by using the game according to student`s needs and interests. Teachers also need to use specific criteria for choosing and presenting the game to the learners.

Finally I`s say there are plenty of games online that can improve and be part of the learner`s process in an innovative and funny way.

One of the games that Graham presents in his blog is called Sveerz . It is simple  game aimed at beginners in which they can learn and practice colours. In this games  the teacher may first give a short presentation on the colours and show them how to play the game. This game includes different variations such as memory game, puzzle, rhythm versions. Some of them are available online and some others need to be downloaded.

I`ve chosen and I tried the “memory game” and I think it`s a great game for 4-6 year old children who are learning the colours to develop their  listening and speaking skills. I`d use it for students to have fun and learn and practice English incidentally. 

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