Group 2 evaluation

The name of game that we are going to evaluate is Lemonade Tycoon. It is available in this link (http://www.download-free games.com/simulation/lemonade_tycoon.htm ). This game is suitable for students in grade 6-9. In this game the student notice and learn how to manage many aspect of establishing a lemonade business, also how to prepare a recipe, set prices, sell lemonade in different locations, how to keep an eye on changing of weather, supplies, advertising, stock exchange and follow the news. In this game, the student will learn how to monitor the weather and read the news headlines in order to evaluate the consumer trends and try to attract the most customers. Then estimate how much ingredients he is going to buy, set his price and wait for the sales to come. Also, decide where he wants to invest his money in upgrade in order to increase sales and productivity. So, to be able to sell lemonades, he will learn that they have to buy supplies which are sugar, lemons, ice cubes and cups; of which they have to have enough to start the day and make one pitcher of lemonade. Also, that ice melts without refrigeration and both sugar and lemons. Once the student decides the right amount of supplies depending on the weather, then he has to prepare the right recipe of all the required ingredients depending on the weather as well because you need different amounts of ingredients for the recipe. Then he would need to set the right price for the day to make profit, the hotter it is the more people will be willing to pay which is an advantage for you. Also, he has to evaluate the location of his stand whether you could invest their money somewhere else to make more profit and at the same time invest your money on advertising which will increase the number of customers. Keep in mind that the student has an option of upgrades available to them to use which include kind of stands, juice machine, shade maker, cash register, fridge, lighting and ice maker.

It has been proved that the games which include adventure and much logical process are the best choice for students. It gives learners several of educational methods such as how they can plan for business, how they can solve problems, how they can manage money and how they make balance between saving and spending. In this game, students can learn; evaluating, planning, mathematical skills, structure and creativity. Thinking logically to solve problems can be the most important advantage of this game. Also, the game structured easily so, learner does not have to be computer professional to play the game. This game as you can see, it motivates the student positively. Moreover, feedback can be displayed by using text and images so seller can improve his recipe in order to increase the profit.

However, there are some disadvantages lack of mesmerize graphic interface can be one of disadvantage. In addition, many challengeable levels of the games should be considered to enable students' motivation. Also, the activity not have a broad range of challenges or possibly several qualitatively different ranges of challenge, so that the player may not obtain increasingly complex information about different aspects of her/himself. Rules of win are somewhat unclear and difficult to understand. The game is mostly too long for what it offers.

Lemonade Tycoon, Jivan's evaluation

I do not see any harm of using games like this one in classes. Prensky (2006) who argues that they tend to be boring and repetitive, consisting mainly of drill and skill activities or as he calls it, “drill and kill”. If this is the view of an expert then we should see what we can do take this as an advice and turn the use of games to a something useful and meaningful to students. Offcourse we can’t have games everyday, this activity requires planning too. Some times students get bored and they would love to have a change, then a game like Lemon Tycoon can be used to build in them ideas and desire to be productive members in the future.
Finally, after U got my computer fixed I was able to download the game Lemonade Tycoon and watch it. I found this game easy to use and comprehend pretty straight forward. It would direct the student easily through the game. It is a structured game which will increase the level of challenges that student going to face which makes it interesting.
In this game the student notice and learn how to manage many aspect of establishing a lemonade business, also how to prepare a recipe, set prices, sell lemonade in different locations, how to keep an eye on changing of weather, supplies, advertising, stock exchange and follow the news. Plus, with the amount of money he’s got how he should spend it wisely while managing his business. Most importantly, the he has to come up with creative skills to make the most profit out of every work day.
In this game, the student will learn how to monitor the weather and read the news headlines in order to evaluate the consumer trends and try to attract the most customers. Then estimate how much ingredients he is going to buy, set his price and wait for the sales to come. Also, decide where he wants to invest his money in upgrade in order to increase sales and productivity.
So, to be able to sell lemonades, he will learn that they have to buy supplies which are sugar, lemons, ice cubes and cups; of which they have to have enough to start the day and make one pitcher of lemonade. Also, that ice melts without refrigeration and both sugar and lemons. Once the student decides the right amount of supplies depending on the weather, then he has to prepare the right recipe of all the required ingredients depending on the weather as well because you need different amounts of ingredients for the recipe. Then he would need to set the right price for the day to make profit, the hotter it is the more people will be willing to pay which is an advantage for you. Also, he has to evaluate the location of his stand whether you could invest their money somewhere else to make more profit and at the same time invest your money on advertising which will increase the number of customers. Keep in mind that the student has an option of upgrades available to them to use which include kind of stands, juice machine, shade maker, cash register, fridge, lighting and ice maker.
In this game, students can learn logical thinking, evaluating, planning, mathematical methods, structure and creativity. This game as you can see, it motivates the student positively.
This game allows players to be producers not just consumers. At the end of the day, if you sell the right lemonade mix to the right people at the right place and time, then you'll be the Lemonade Tycoon.
Posted by Jivanhan Selbibeg

Task 2

The name of game that we are going to evaluate is Lemonade Tycoon. It is available in this link (http://www.download-free-games.com/simulation/lemonade_tycoon.htm ).
This game helps learner to manage a small business. The player need to mange many things to earn money from selling lemon and think cheerfully about shop expanse for example, player decides how much lemon and ice can be afforded based on city activities as well as the weather. Moreover, feedback can be displayed by using text and images so seller can improve his recipe in order to increase the profit.
I think the game deliver hidden mathematical skills to the learner also the game structured easily so, learner does not have to be computer professional to play and enjoy it. In addition, thinking logically to solve problems can be the most important advantage of this game. It has been proved that the games which include adventure and much logical process are the best choice for students. However, lack of mesmerize graphic interface can be one of disadvantage. In addition, many challengeable levels of the games should be considered to enable students' motivation. Although some part of the game includes creativity, advanced levels should have appropriate level of inspiration.
Although, aggression and violence issue about games may be acknowledged, using suitable games which benefits student's motivation as well as creativity could be powerful educational tool.


Ayman

Lemonade Tycoon game Evaluation

The name of game is Lemonade Tycoon. It is a fun & educationally game. This game is great for learning especially, in math and money. It gives learners several of educational methods such as how they can plan for business, how they can solve problems, how they can manage money and how they make balance between saving and spending. Also, it leads to improve students’ thinking skills. This game is suitable for students in grade 6-9. In this game player can increase the level of challenges faced and it is easy to isolate the activity. Moreover, the activity is providing concrete feedback to the player. The various elements strongly integrate to create a unified game. However, there are some defects. For example, the activity not have a broad range of challenges or possibly several qualitatively different ranges of challenge, so that the player may not obtain increasingly complex information about different aspects of her/himself. Rules of win are somewhat unclear and difficult to understand. The game is mostly too long for what it offers.

Ahmad

where are you?

Dear brothers

how are you doing??

don't forget we have to choose 1 game and write about 500 words on Wednesday 21

if you are ready please post what do you have immediately

thanks

Ahmad

Lemonade Tycoon game

hi guys

I played all games. the best game for me is Lemonade Tycoon.
I was amused when I was playing so I bought it.
don't ask me why i chose this game?? (I hope to be businessman)


Ahmad

The game evaluation criteria

hi my friends

you can find the game evaluation criteria on this link

also this is some points:

-the name of the game,
-the type of game, (Genre)
-where the game is located or can be downloaded,
-which disciplines/subjects the game might cover,
-what sort of learning that might occur when playing the game, (how it may help your students -to learn a specific topic or skill or behaviour)
-how you might possibly use it in the classroom. (how you'd implement it)

The conditions likely to induce the flow state are characterised by Malone (1980) as:
• the activity should be structured so that the player can increase or decrease the level of
challenges faced, in order to match exactly personal skills with the requirements for
action
• it should be easy to isolate the activity, at least at the perceptual level, from other
stimuli, external or internal, which might interfere with involvement in it
• there should be clear criteria for performance; a player should be able to evaluate how
well or how poorly (s)he is doing at any time
• the activity should provide concrete feedback to the player, so that (s)he can tell how
well (s)he is meeting the criteria of performance
• the activity ought to have a broad range of challenges, and possibly several qualitatively
different ranges of challenge, so that the player may obtain increasingly complex
information about different aspects of her/himself.

Ahmad