Blog 16: Write a draft for the text for your hypertext essay. Don't worry about getting all your facts/references right or using polished language. You have permission to do a big, messy draft - a much writing as you can get down.
Research Question: Are computer games affecting the skills of children with Autism positively?
Related Questions: Are there any negative effects? What are specific examples of computer games and how have they worked? What is important information for teachers and parents to know about computer games?
Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
Autism speaks:
http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science_news/treatment_grants_2006.php
Autism is a lifelong condition that can have profoundly negative effects on an individual and their family with respect to social, economic and emotional well-being.
MouseTrial's autism software - discrete trial therapy
http://www.mousetrial.com/
MouseTrial's autism software is a computer program that helps children with Autism develop vocabulary and communcation.
Do's and Don'ts for Autistic children using computer games
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/850553/games_for_children_with_autism_dos.html
- Start children at a young age (Jump Start, Reader Rabbit, and Leap Ahead)
- Don't play outside of age group
- Include other games aside from educational ones
- Don't play for more than an hour or two at a time
Facesay
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070622183516.htm
Computer game that helps children recognize facial expressions
Computer and electronic games: Computer games can help children with autism in educational areas such as learning new vocabulary, practicing math skills or improving eye-hand coordination. Both educational computer games developed for autistic and non-autistic children are appropriate.
http://autism.lovetoknow.com/Games_for_Autistic_Children
Benefits of computer games include improvement in:
- Cognitive skills: Games can assist memory, problem-solving, deduction and planning skills (computer version of Pictionary).
- Language skills: Many games can improve vocabulary skills (the computer game, Reader Rabbit and Baby BumbleBee videos also help increase vocabulary).
- Math skills: Children can practice counting, learn to recognize number and engage in math with game play (computer versions of Bingo are examples of games that improve math skills).
- Social skills: Games with multiple players encourage social skills and communication skills (Facesay).
- Motor skills: Nintendo Wii sports games.
- Sensory Processing skills
Educational Views:
http://www.springerlink.com/content/5076qtrqcw0pf6yw/
More examples of computer games and benefits:
http://kids.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Software_Games_for_Children_with_Autism_PDD
Teacher interaction:
Teacher and Autistic child interact in a Robota game.
http://homepages.feis.herts.ac.uk/~comqkd/DautenhahnBillardWeb.pdf
Examples of tips for teachers dealing with children with Autism.
http://www.autism.com/families/therapy/teaching_tips.htm
http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science_news/treatment_grants_2006.php
Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.
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i am not sure if this will help you, but when i read your research question, i was unsure if it fit dr. chandler's idea of a research question. maybe it would fit her idea if it were rephrased? by your phrasing , particularly with the word 'how', it sounds like you will just be summing up your sources. maybe a question like 'are computer games affectiving the skills of children..." would fit dr. chandlers view of what is a research question?
ReplyDeletei believe you have a great research question. and i also see that you have a lot of references. All you have to do now is put everything together.
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