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FREE online resources and downloadable programs for learners.

I’m excited about Web 2.0 applications, with the proliferation of online tools for productivity, creativity and collaboration. The “old” web that we learned to love before all of this, however, still exists; and it continues to offer much that is of value. Today I’m writing about an example of this. It’s really a rather ordinary example, too, not a priceless gem. It’s just a website that I think offers something of value to educators who are looking for a resource with potential to engage learners, provide problem-solving practice, or maybe just offer a bit of fun.

Game Design is a website that houses a both a collection of flash games for online use as well as games that may be downloaded and installed on your PC for use off line. There are about 30 flash games and puzzles to play on line that include simple math challenges, word puzzles, strategy games, etc. There are about half as many similar games that you can download and install on your own PC. These downloadable games are of particular interest for classrooms that may have limited internet access.

The site is ad supported (Google adsense). There is also a link in the header to the “Andkon Arcade“, an extensive collection of online flash games. I have not explored the Andkon Arcade to determine appropriateness for a classroom context.