Thanks, John.
Good luck
john kinny-lewis wrote:
> Hi Ken,
> The name of the model is used to create interest and has no real educational
> value.
> The model is interesting as it presents a challenge to students..most of the
> questions become more difficult as the game proceeds. The resources section
> contains information that relates to the game.Students can then succeed
> either by their knowledge of the topic or using their research skills.
> Cheers,
> John Kinny-Lewis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Ken Bain
> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2001 1:22 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: educational competition
>
> A clarification please: You say you have devised an "educational" site
> "based on
> the 'Millionaire game.'" I not sure what "millionaire game" you mean, but
> if you
> refer to the popular television quiz show, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,"
> your
> announcement may involve a bit of an oxymoron. That "millionaire" game is
> based
> on recall of isolated pieces of information--no, I'm sorry, on "recognition"
> of
> isolated pieces of information, and considerable research on human learning
> would
> suggest that it has, by itself, little educational value. In fact,
> suggesting
> that "learning" involves nothing more than remembering can encourage
> learners to
> do little more than memorization. The ability to think, to analyze,
> synthesize,
> evaluation, does depend on memory, but a lasting memory is best cultivated
> through
> understanding. I remember because I understand. People construct their
> understanding, they don't memorize it.
>
> But I may have misunderstood your announcement. A clarification would be
> helpful. Thanks.
>
> john kinny-lewis wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have developed an interactive educational site which is based on the
> > 'Millionaire game'.
> >
> > The main areas are English, Mathematics and History.
> >
> > The games are randomly generated from a database.
> >
> > I am organising a competition among schools around the world.
> >
> > The competition is yet to be decided ( possibly english or mathematics). I
> > would appreciate suggestions.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > John Kinny-Lewis
> >
> > webclass: http://www.webclass.asn.au
> > email: [log in to unmask]
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