What are some ways to incorporate video games for learning in homeschooling a middle schooler?
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I want to help integrate both digital and non-digital activities into my kids’ daily lives, especially with homeschooling curriculum. All of the public/private schools use digital engagement tools, a lot of them gaming programs and even programming for games. I understand that digital media is going to be integral in the daily work life of my kids’ future, so I want to help prepare them for this. What are some software programs or hands-on digital games that I can bring to the table for homeschooling?     
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COVID 19 made all the parents experience home schooling in one way or other. My son was in grade 8 and I had to homeschool him for almost a year due to lockdown and movement restrictions. It was difficult to incorporate ample physical activities into the routine. Similarly, he felt deprived of social interaction and recreation.
In order to give him a break from same old mom as a teacher, I tried to introduce few online fun and learn games in his schedule. My son tends to glue with the screen when he gets the opportunity, so tricky part was to make sure that he had a schedule and it was followed.
I looked for free and safe online games and made a list. Then we (me and my son) sat together and explored each game. The ones matching his interest and educational needs were shortlisted and we put those in his schedule.
The online gaming platforms he enjoyed the most included Poptropica, Minecraft – education edition & NASA STEM engagement.
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Best answer chosen by asker
COVID 19 made all the parents experience home schooling in one way or other. My son was in grade 8 and I had to homeschool him for almost a year due to lockdown and movement restrictions. It was difficult to incorporate ample physical activities into the routine. Similarly, he felt deprived of social interaction and recreation.
In order to give him a break from same old mom as a teacher, I tried to introduce few online fun and learn games in his schedule. My son tends to glue with the screen when he gets the opportunity, so tricky part was to make sure that he had a schedule and it was followed.
I looked for free and safe online games and made a list. Then we (me and my son) sat together and explored each game. The ones matching his interest and educational needs were shortlisted and we put those in his schedule.
The online gaming platforms he enjoyed the most included Poptropica, Minecraft – education edition & NASA STEM engagement.
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