Surveying existing learning games for the Nintendo and Apple IIThis is a featured page

This video shows some educational software and games that are currently available on the $10 Educational Computer.

Typing Games
BASIC programming
Math Board
Karaoke
Dancing
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Educational Games for the Apple II:
Lemonade Stand - This game teaches basic economic theories by having players make business decisions. Fun and classic!
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing - This is one of the best franchises for computer-aided learning of typing skills. Versions were made for the Apple IIgs
Oregon Trail - One of the best educational games ever made
Rocky's Boots - This game required players to construct mechanical logic gates, so that objects would be arranged correctly on a conveyor belt
Number Munchers - Learning factors... a pretty fun game, and very simple. Stimulates automatic thinking about factors...


Mario is Missing! - This game attempted to teach geography using Mario-themed subplots, but was not very well regarded


Different Types of Existing Learning Games

  1. Typing
    1. Typing full words, with assistance (like Mavis Beacon)
    2. Typing letters, in game format (like wack-a-mole)
  2. Math
    1. Counting Games
    2. Flash Cards
    3. Math Strategy (like DKJ Math)
  3. Reading and Writing
    1. Alphabet Games
    2. Vocabulary Games (Match word to picture)
    3. Vocabulary Games (fill in the blank)
    4. Text Adventure
    5. Writing Prompting Games
  4. Memory
    1. Memory cards
  5. Simulation Games
    1. Economics
    2. Strategy
  6. Standardized Test Training



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