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 * ==[|Top 10 reasons to use games-based learning system What2Learn]== ||  ||

W2L has been developed, tested and refined in over five years of being actually used in schools. This has led to a proven track record of leading to tangible improvements in exam results, something that resulted in a [|national award] recently. . Unlike some online learning tools that only provide drag and drop exercises or multiple choice tasks, What2Learn has an unmatched range of [|game] types to develop and enhance student understanding and [|literacy] in a range of ways. These include Q&A, long answer, anagram games, crosswords, image labeling and many more. All are presented in fun colourful ways that will mean the [|students] will barely even notice they are learning as they battle zombies, race through 3D mazes, etc..
 * 1. It really does raise achievement**
 * 2. Huge range of game types**

. Teacher workloads are continually growing. W2L provides a means of fighting against this tide. All student attainment is automatically recorded – all you need to do is log in and use the easy reporting tools to see how your classes are doing. . Direct your students to a specific activity or group of activities to do outside lesson time. The following lesson you will be able to show a report showing how that class got on with the activity set at the click of a couple of buttons. No marking needed but an instant display of who should be rewarded (or not). . Spare ten minutes at the end of a lesson? W2L provides a great way of allowing students to develop and demonstrate their understanding of what has been covered in the lesson and provides you with instant assessment data. . There are thousands of ready-made learning activities within the system and the number is growing all the time. You will find that most subject areas are covered. . W2L provides a range of exciting and engaging in-built rewards that will keep your students coming back for more and completing more and more of the learning games. These include designing and developing their own online character and even running their own farm. The more learning games they complete the more credits they will have to spend on their character or their farm. [|Learn more]. .
 * 3. It reduces your marking**
 * 4. It makes a great homework activity**
 * 5. It makes a great plenary activity**
 * 6. Huge quantity of ready-made content**
 * 7. Students will love the in-built rewards**

. W2L students can set themselves up in a league to compete against their friends. In particular this provides a great means of engaging boys in their learning. . W2L may already have thousands of ready-made activities, but why not create tasks specific to the requirements of your own class. Simply select the game engine you want, provide the questions and answers and your game will be instantly made. Sit back while the scores of your students role in to your teacher account. . Student and teacher access to W2L is entirely free – no limited accounts or trial periods. In these difficult economic times where budgets need to be stretched access to proven, effective and award-winning resources such as this makes it a must-have for all schools. . [|Sign up now!]media type="scribd" key="45810368" ARG0="key-1k9tvscftj0geeasidr8" height="480" width="640" media type="scribd" key="45810421" ARG0="key-1ix2fnv6cweq50w8li9x" height="480" width="640" align="center"
 * 8. Bring an element of competition to your class**
 * 9. Quickly and easily make your own learning games**
 * 10. It is free!!!**