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 Desktop Adventure
is a problem-solving scenario created with
multiple word-processed documents. Advanced Desktop Adventures may
also incorporate the use of a database, spreadsheet, or the Internet.
Originally designed for the one-computer classroom, Desktop
Adventures take advantage of the computer's ability to rapidly
access, display, manipulate, and store information in a variety of
formats.
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dventures begin
with an
introduction to a problem or mystery,
followed by clues to help students solve the Adventure. Students
access, examine, and analyze various word-processing, database,
spreadsheet or other documents to help them solve the Adventure.
The
layout of a Desktop Adventure may look like this:
The introduction and each clue represent a different document created in a word processor. Clues may also be database, spreadsheet, or Internet documents that are relative to solving the Desktop Adventure. Documents for the Adventure are opened prior to beginning the Desktop Adventure. This allows students to easily access the documents (clues) through the Window option of the word-processing or integrated (e.g., Microsoft Works) program. |
 esktop Adventures
are designed to help teach students
to apply a
variety of problem-solving strategies. In addition, Desktop
Adventures are designed to integrate a variety of subject areas,
incorporate the NCTM standards, and add a new dimension to integrated
software packages. Because the problem-solving scenarios are created
by the teacher (and eventually the students), they can be developed
for particular grade levels, student abilities, and incorporate
current areas of study. The activity gives full control to the
teacher in its design and implementation. Desktop Adventures can be
used for whole-class, cooperative group instruction and are ideal for
one-computer classrooms with a large screen monitor.
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What is a Desktop
Adventure? Introducing Desktop Adventures How do you create a Desktop Adventure? Sample Desktop Adventures |
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