[LM_NET] TARGET : ELM: Reasons that Internet games build skills

[Barbara Fritz <bfritzlibrary@GMAIL.COM>]

I have a parent who is often making judgements about programs for which she
has little background. Now she feels my students should not be using the
computers for games during their free library time. I am searching for a
website or two that would present the benefits of allowing elementary
students to "play" on sites like FunBrain, etc. I have lots of just for fun
things on my website that I want the children to use. These sites help
develop surfing skills and a comfort level with using my site and all
Internet resources. When we then are using my sites for research and serious
class work the students are much betters users of my resources.

I'll post a hit if anyone wants one.

Thanks  Barb


"Librarian. Genetically predisposed to answer questions and correct
misconceptions - whether asked or not." 2 01 2007

"Where all think alike, no one thinks much." ~~ Walter Lippmann

Barbara Fritz
Elementary Librarian
Bloomsburg Area School District
Bloomsburg PA
bfritzlibrary@gmail.com
using Alexandria since 1999
http://bloomsburgasd.schoolwires.com/62784211610220/site/default.asp

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