This article was what I believe ‘Edutainment’ to be all about. For those of you who do not know it, Edutainment is the word created to define education that is entertaining, which often incorporates technology. The author of the article expresses exactly how I feel technology and teaching can come together to improve learning by all students in every classroom. The article poses the question which has often been debated: “Why are some students disengaged and do not listen in class?” After reading this article it seems it is a very simple question to answer.
The article goes on to discuss how children as young as year 2 have been brought up using technologies such as computers, video games, gaming consoles and other technologies in their every day lives. Students often feel school is boring and this is rightfully so if one was to compare school to their after hours activities. A way which this disengagement can be avoided is if teachers can create classrooms where students look forward to their learning, for example learning about geography with the use of Google earth and other online software available.
Not only does engaging the student help in their understanding of what is being taught but also “if students are engaged in their learning and if they are interested and actively involved, potential management problems will be reduced” (Brady & Scully, 2005). Thus engaging the students in the work that is set for them you would surely find less disruptions occurring and there would also be less chance of disengagement by students.
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