Emily Shine's Page

"Thanks for sharing that site! I think educational game sites are a great way for students to practice a variety of skills, from language and digital literacy to resourcefulness and critical thinking. With remote learning become the norm today, these…"

"Thanks for circulating these innovative review gaming sites, Kev! I'd love to get your feedback on some word game helpers and 'brain training' resources we recently released to the public…"

"As some previous commenters pointed out, it would depend on the type of online game. The "skills" and "knowledge" gained from playing, for example, an online "playhouse" or "dress up" game probably…"

"Oftentimes, people with learning difficulties benefit when they receive some sort of immediate reward and can track their progress when working towards a goal. So if you're wanting to build vocabulary and critical thinking skills, for example,…"

"Hi there, my name is Emily and I studied Educational and Clinical Psychology at UCSB. I've been an editor for Teacher's Curriculum Institute, an elementary after-school teacher, tutor for underprivileged students, and a paraprofessional…"

"Hi Denise, Oftentimes I find that word games promote student motivation, engagement, and achievement in literacy development. There are a ton of online crossword puzzles and Words with Friends games. Also, Crossword Solver is a…"