Most of these things are very beneficial to use in the classroom. Children have more fun learning when the material is put in a perspective that they can understand.
I think online games can be very educational for students and help them learn, on the other hand though games can get addicting. Online games for young children could help them, but it may distract them too much from really learning the material.
I think Interactive Whiteboard Activities are one of the best ways to get students involved in the classroom and helps them understand the material better.
I think Simulations/Role Playing is good for students because it helps them get the real feel for what they are learning, which will help them so much more when trying to understand the material.
Virtual Reality/Worlds are a way for students to be creative and independent in their own little world, but it can also be addictive. People can get so addicted to this that it completely affects their social life. I feel like this is one thing that children don't really need. Socializing and working with other students is way better way to learn.
LIke you, I do have mixed feelings about games with children of all ages. I think in moderation and if they have an educational value, they can be effective ways to make learning fun and engage students in what they do -- in moderation.
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