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Edutainment
Edutainment

Learn English meaning of edutainment

Date: Jun 05 2020

Themes: Hobbies, School, Tech

Intro

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There are many different ways to learn. You can read a textbook, or your teacher can give you instruction. Some people even like to learn by playing games. The mix of education and gaming is called gamification. Some people are skeptical about learning with games. But many young people enjoy this immersive style of learning.

Vocab

skeptical adj.

Definition

Example I'm skeptical about my sister's boyfriend. He seems like a jerk.

textbook n.

Definition

Example I lost my math textbook. Now, I'll never learn algebra!

instruction n.

Definition

Example Their style of instruction is very relaxed.

gamification n.

Definition

Example They use a lot of gamification at my daughter’s school.

immersive adj.

Definition

Example I love these immersive 3D video games.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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What is your favorite game to play? What did this game teach you?

Comments

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narjessqassemi

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

This is the first time that I`ve heard Edutainment. nice word. Although, I am a more classical person in everything, but I guess gamification can be a good way to teach others. it is far creative than the classical methods. Although, I do not want to shove the instruction down student`s throats, but i am a little skeptical about the future of gamifying the education. you should always be careful about the innovative ideas!

05:25 PM Jun 05 2020 |

elitaprayer

China

No particular favorite game for me. I play mahJong, which sounds no educational but time-killing game, full of luck involved.

08:42 AM Jun 03 2016 |

julito1

julito1

Argentina

Educators must also reinvent  themselves by coming up with new ideas as to how to get students interested in learning science and history. I agree with Andy that gamification has a word to say on this. Text books no doubt are necessary, but in these times a student mind can more easily grasp the subject if it is presented in a”palatable” format , and what a genius idea , playing and learning at the same time. I learn a lot doing crosswords puzzles.

09:22 PM Jun 01 2016 |

s11211s

s11211s

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Honestly I have no favorite game. I don’t have enough time to play game. From my point of view, mix of several methods of learning is better than one of them!

It seems the best method is something like learner should be interactive. If learner is active in learning process it will be more effective than for example you sit in the class and only listen to teacher. These kinds of learning method takes me to fall asleep!

05:13 PM Jun 01 2016 |

sheriz

sheriz

Indonesia

I lovee listening to music, specially those English songs. My best way of learning something is note some things on the notebook, while listen to my fav playlist♡

02:06 PM Jun 01 2016 |

Sami Aswad

Sami Aswad

Iraq

I’m really onto education games , especially brain games ;)

11:12 AM Jun 01 2016 |

englishteacher24/7

United States

I enjoy playing chess. It teaches you how to think ahead and in the present time.

08:55 AM Jun 01 2016 |

abdullah201933

Saudi Arabia

hmm nice topic to know how we can get a perfect way to learn something


I prefer reading news paper to learn about something and also


the games can give you a lots of details and instructions


also games gives you enjoying time to learn


you will never be bored while you learning


 


GOOD LUCK TO ALL


 

08:00 AM Jun 01 2016 |

MehmetKaragul

Turkey

I love educational games. I love leaning hem and I love using them in my classroom to teach my students. 


Games are not enough for learning by themselves, they should not replace teachers or textbooks but they should be used as a way of practicing in a fun way. That’s what I think. 

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