Teaching Economics with Games: Discover Innovative Learning Tools
Explore how to incorporate interactive games and simulations to enhance economics education. Learn about various engaging games, their practical implementation, and the importance of reflection for students' learning and understanding.
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Teaching Economics with Games Date 2/6/19 Presenter: Alex Lamon @AlexMLamon
About Me Teacher of business education in Livingston, NJ Mock Trial teacher-coach Council for Economic Education Master Teacher National presenter Organizer of eastern region business education www.councilforeconed.org 2
Todays Goal Today s Goal: Showcase games and simulations, with best practice usage, for your CP or AP Economics classroom www.councilforeconed.org 3
What Youll Leave With Teachers will leave today with new games they can implement in their classrooms, understanding some of the pitfalls and peaks of these games as learning tools. www.councilforeconed.org 4
Game #1 Fiscal Ship Topic: Fiscal Policy Econ Ed Lesson Teaching Resources 5 www.councilforeconed.org
Game #2 Evolution of Trust Topic: Game Theory Background and context 6 www.councilforeconed.org
Game #3 Chair the Fed Topic: Monetary Policy FAQs / Reflection Questions Video Question Guide 7 www.councilforeconed.org
Game #4 People's Pie Topic: Taxation Player Guide 8 www.councilforeconed.org
Game #5 Inflation Island Topic: Inflation, Economic Indicators Reflection & Assessment 9 www.councilforeconed.org
Summary of Key Ideas These games are tools to introduce or enhance understanding Present them meaningfully, with a clear goal and purpose Provide opportunity for all students to reflect www.councilforeconed.org 10
Thank you! Thank you! Feel free to connect: lamonteach@gmail.com @AlexMLamon www.councilforeconed.org 11
