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1. Activate Games for Learning American English: Picture This

   Format(s): Text

   Picture This cards are a set of cards that can be used for a variety of conversation and word games in English classes.

2. The Prisoner’s Dilemma – A Game of Decision-Making

   Format(s): Text, Website, Image / Poster / Maps

   How do people make Decisions? This game, presented by The National Science Foundation, is an example of decision science called “Game Theory”.

3. Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): E-book, MP3, Text, Video, Website

   This session, "Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments," demonstrates how to engage learners in online environments by transforming traditional classroom tools.

4. The Lighter Side: Fishy Fun

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   There are two games. The first has five tongue twisters, each word missing a letter which the student must complete. The second game is a matching game, but the words are missing letters which the student must fill in before he/she completes the match. The games help with vocabulary and spelling.

5. Trace Effects Manual - Appendices

   In: Trace Effects Teacher's Manual Format(s): Text

   The manual provides information on teaching using online games and gives ideas for extending beyond the game using easy, interactive tasks for Chapter 6 and 7 of Trace Effects.

6. National Geographic Kids

   Format(s): Website

   National Geographic Kids is a page full of games, activities, photos, videos, stories, and fun facts for children to learn about the the world. The NG Kids pages are designed for children to access independently or work with a parent or teacher.

7. Word Bricks-Brick Bingo

   In: Activate: Games for Learning American English - Word Bricks Format(s): Text

   Brick Bingo helps students make connections between the spoken and written forms of words in a fun, low-stress game. Download the game and instructions!

8. PBS Kids

   Format(s): Website

   PBS Kids helps to educate young learners in creative and fun ways. The educational content is aimed at children, with many interactive games and activities to aid in learning.

9. Picture This – Pass It On

   In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Picture This Format(s): Text

   In Pass It On, students use the vocabulary words on a Picture This card to create a story. Download cards and instructions.

10. Word Bricks - Sentence Race

    In: Activate: Games for Learning American English - Word Bricks Format(s): Text

    Sentence Race is a fast-paced, exciting game that gives students a chance to think quickly in English as they try to earn points by building well-formed sentences using Word Bricks.

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