This game considers environmental change at the scale of a single building and guides children through some of the elements of the design process. Although consisting of three case studies, only the Sports Center Design is presented. Background information, materials needed, instructional strategies, and evaluation methods are provided. (JN)

The willingness of continuing educators to meet the challenge of studying the computer and using it to enhance the learning process will influence whether this generation of educators takes a step forward toward a respectable profession or a step backward toward a poorly paid skill. (Author)

Uses a Bruegel painting to illustrate the view that a child's I.Q., relative intelligence, and problem-solving abilities may relate directly to the number of games the child has mastered at the critical or sensitive periods of his or her life. (Author)

Computers can offer fun games, but they need to nurture thoughtful learning as well. (Author)

Discusses ways to organize a course in classical mythology. Presents classroom exercises including matching and word games, as well as extension exercises. Concludes with a list of sources on mythology. (HTH)

Explains how an educational game involving the use of energy error cards can be used to help high school geography students learn geography content and develop their critical thinking skills. (DB)

The theoretical value and classroom applications of three types of puzzles are presented. Find-a-word puzzles, acrostics, and logic problems are described. (PMJ)

Suggests 21 ways that Mother Goose rhymes may be used to enliven lessons in all elementary subject areas. (SJL)

A brief history of the use of games and simulations as educational tools is followed by illustrations of academic games and an analysis of their effectiveness. (JD)

Presents a selection of October resources for the elementary grades: a calendar of notable events; a Christopher Columbus game; and a story, a playlet, a song, some poems, and an art activity for Halloween. (SJL)

The use of cooperative (rather than competitive) games in the class can enhance interactions between handicapped and nonhandicapped students in the classroom. (DB)

Explores many facets of paradoxical communication in interpersonal encounters; and presents a structured interpersonal exercise which provides students with experiential learning in how to identify and deal effectively with many subtle manifestations of paradoxical communication. (Author/CMV)

Describes a simulation exercise designed to illustrate the effects of incentives on individual and group behavior. Examination of game-generated data suggests that the schemes affect both individual and group behavior. (Author/CMV)

By combining interactive learning with active learning, untrained teachers and peer tutors obtain results equal to what trained teachers achieve. Some examples are given based on a successful project in the Philippines and an evolving project in Liberia. (Author/JEG)

The evolution of a computer program that plays a game involving dice is described. The overall strategy was improved by introducing skill levels. (MP)