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] > > To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: > http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html > and select "Join or leave the list" > > Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/ -- Ken Bain, Director Searle Center for Teaching Excellence Northwestern University 627 Dartmouth Place Evanston, IL 60208-4181 (847) 467-2338 email: [log in to unmask] http://president.scfte.nwu.edu For directions to the Center, see the maps on our Web site. To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list" Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/ To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list" Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/