3.4.5. Gamification
In the last years, there is a marked preference of students for having games as part of their learning. So teachers need to use some sort of grammar practice activities which resemble games. It’s important for the teacher and students to keep in mind that this “game” has a final objective of getting them practice the target grammar. If by any case the game would turn into a waste of time, it should be stopped and a more serious and productive practice should be devised. The following is an example of a grammar game.
In the last years, there is a marked preference of students for having games as part of their learning. So teachers need to use some sort of grammar practice activities which resemble games. It’s important for the teacher and students to keep in mind that this “game” has a final objective of getting them practice the target grammar. If by any case the game would turn into a waste of time, it should be stopped and a more serious and productive practice should be devised. The following is an example of a grammar game.
SOURCE:
Cambridge University Press
978-0-521-66342-7 - Games for Grammar Practice: A Resource Book of Grammar Games and Interactive Activities
Maria Lucia Zaorob and Elizabeth Chin
Cambridge University Press
978-0-521-66342-7 - Games for Grammar Practice: A Resource Book of Grammar Games and Interactive Activities
Maria Lucia Zaorob and Elizabeth Chin
With the introduction and generalization of technology, many of these games can be programmed easily , and many times freely, on the internet. These games can provide both practice and entertainment at the same time. The next online exercise has been created in QUIZLET. It is easy to use and it has a free basic account that you could use.