Librarians turned Google Forms into the unlikely platform for virtual escape rooms

Librarians turned Google Forms into the unlikely platform for virtual escape rooms

10/23/2020

link

https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/15/21324558/google-forms-virtual-escape-rooms-librarians-games-puzzles-homeschooling

summary

This article discusses how librarians are using Google Forms to create and conduct virtual escape rooms for educational and entertainment purposes. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to stay at home, educators and librarians have been finding innovative ways to engage students remotely. Virtual escape rooms offer a fun and interactive way for students to learn and solve puzzles from the comfort of their own homes. The article highlights some examples of these virtual escape rooms, which range from educational topics to popular book-inspired themes. It also emphasizes the benefits of this format, such as fostering problem-solving skills, teamwork, and critical thinking. Overall, the article showcases how Google Forms and virtual escape rooms are being utilized as effective tools for homeschooling and remote education.

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