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The Parade of Games web site was created to provide educators and trainers with easy-to-assemble educational games in a technology-enhanced environment to support key learning points. The site demonstrates the creative use of popular game shows and other familiar games to reinforce learning. Educators and trainers can select and download those PowerPoint games that support their learning objectives and are compatible with the technology capabilities of their learning environment. In order to help the educator/trainer to select the games that fit their objectives a matrix tying the games to specific learning objectives is provided. The matrix utilizes the following variables for decision-making: ? Retention ? Recognition ? Review ? Reflection ? Embed New Concepts ? Set-up Ease ? Maintenance ? Audience Size ? Technology Requirements The site also includes an article titled "Games To Teach By" that provides the theoretical foundation for game use and the value of games to support learning styles and learning. Additionally the site lists the authors' favorite games sites. Lastly the site provides the "Parade of Games" which includes a demonstration of the games, examples of how the authors have used the games and templates to download for the games. The following games are provided: ? Buzz Word Bingo ? Correct Order ? Diagram It ? Email Game ? Flash Cards ? Idea Map ? Jeopardy ? Multiple Choice ? Scavenger Hunt ? So What Is The Truth? ? Triples ? Trivia ? What am I? ? Word Jumble ? Word Search ? Who Wants To Be A?? The site was created using the software 'Lectora'.

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