Presents ideas for a variety of learning activities, many with a February theme. Includes such things as valentine games, word games, ideas for new uses for old books, Lincoln and Washington activities, a shapes game, ideas for how to use skill cares, and activities for teaching syllables. (JMB)

Self-study, programmed learning techniques for control valves and fluid power are presented in a series of boxes totalling thirty-two, only eleven of which will be read if all the answers are correct. (MF)

Nine activities are described which illustrate how media techniques enhance the power of simulations and gaming approaches. (Author/STS)

Offered as a method of motivating students, "Articon" is described as an educational game appropriate for use in a variety of industrial arts laboratories and grade levels. Development of the game, gaming activity, and the instructor's role are discussed. (TA)

A list of activities for creative dramatics work in the classroom. (MM)

Describes the basis for a simulation game classification based on the game image, which is created against a foundation of events that occur during the course of the game. Three characteristics of the game image--reflection of reality, dialog, and motivation--are defined, and game dialog types are discussed in detail. (MBR)

Dramatic play games emphasizing creative thinking and listening skills offer an emotional outlet for the entire class. Games involving pantomime, musical instruments, and communication are described. (CB)

Assessment of effects of school principal involvement on acquisition of multiplication facts by 309 intermediate grade students found that taking the timed test three times per week resulted in consistent sustained gains and that a math game with the principal contingent on improved class performance was the most effective principal-initiated…

Wittgenstein's view about communicating meanings forms the basis for an examination of the Society for the Advancement of Games and Simulations in Education and Training's (SAGSET) definitions of games, simulations, and simulation games. The question of whether usage can be made consistent to ease communication with SAGSET nonmembers is addressed.…

Describes "Mediaville Management Game," a role-playing simulation in which students write and produce spots, buy and sell time and space, and develop management skills. (PD)

Author suggested that real learning can only be achieved if knowledge is made concrete. (Editor/RK)

Carpets, laundry, parenting, cooking, sewing notions, and health word search puzzles are presented; answers are included. (TA)

Rationale for use of simulations and games. Emphasizes game use in economics, particularly consumer education and studies at the secondary level. (LS)