Computer Games Based Learning in Scottish Schools
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The document discusses using games-based learning in Scottish schools. It describes how games can be used across various subjects to engage students and support learning. Some examples highlighted include using Guitar Hero to teach music and culture, and Wii Sports to support numeracy skills. The document advocates for using games as a transition activity between primary and secondary school to help build relationships. It also provides advice on selling the idea of games-based learning to teachers, parents and students.
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Computer Games Based Learning in Scottish Schools
- 1. Games Based Learning in Scottish Schools Ollie Bray Musselburgh Grammar School East Lothian Council www.olliebray.com
- 3. Wordle.net
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- 9. Where it all began…
- 10. ‘ Good Teachers’ use ‘Good Tools’ Derek Robertson
- 13. The journey so far…
- 14. Why ICT Strategies Fail Lack of resources Lack of joined up thinking
- 15. Our Strategy Animation Photography Broadcasting Publishing Video Games
- 16. Geography Art MfL PE History English SMT Science
- 18. This is no different for Games Based Learning
- 19. Learning Through Play Time
- 20. Science English Maths PE Computing Social Subjects Mfl SfL Games Based Learning
- 21. Relevance
- 22. Why Games Based Learning?
- 23. Relationships
- 24. Learning
- 25. Web Based Games for Classroom and Home Learning
- 32. Games can be powerful in education – use screen shots for students to record their scores.
- 38. Activexpression
- 41. Using Games Based Learning as a Transition Activity
- 42. Selling the Idea Headteachers Parents P7 Teachers
- 43. Headteachers ‘ As a mountaineer and outdoor leader, Ollie Bray is used to situations that would terrify the rest of us. But facing bears, high ledges and white-water rapids are nothing compared to six primary heads who have been invited to let their senior pupils play Guitar Hero in class. ’
- 44. Parents
- 45. Teachers
- 46. The equipment
- 47. Stage One P7 Classes use Guitar Hero as a Context for Learning from Easter to Summer.
- 48. Planning
- 49. Success Criteria I can undertake a personal research project on a rock musician or star. I can work collaboratively, showing communication and successful teamwork. I can design and make suitable merchandise, and advertising for an imaginary rock band. I can use my knowledge of global geography to plan a sensible route for a tour, which fits within a given timeframe. I can find out about cultural and economic factors in different countries and how these can impact on visitors to the country.
- 51. Literacy and project work
- 52. Art Work
- 55. Animation
- 56. Enterprise
- 57. T-Shirt Making
- 58. Parent Showcase
- 60. Stage Two All P7 Children are brought together for a Transition Event at MGS. Battle of the Bands Guidance Guitar Hero Challenge Another Activity Context for Discussion Social Interaction Common Ground Relationship Building
- 61. Start and End
- 63. Stage Three The theme of Guitar Hero is used in some subject areas between the start of term to the September weekend.
- 72. Nintendo DS
- 77. Maths - Methodology 10 minutes at the start of the lesson. Record scores at the end of the week. Results recorded on teachers computer, wall chart or in student jotter.
- 78. Key Points 10 minutes Six weeks Management
- 79. Registration S1 Right S1 Left John Sam
- 83. Children show improvement Motivating Encourage practice Build Relationships What do we know?
- 88. Buzz
- 97. Use of Wii Sports to support Numeracy
- 102. Games Design
- 106. Link to other initiatives Developing Literacy
- 107. Graphic Novels
- 112. www.comicbrush.com
- 113. Hotel Dusk: Room 215 Excellent narrative
- 115. Nice Graphics Book / Comic Feel
- 116. Developed Narrative
- 117. Decision Making
- 118. Problem Solving
- 119. Explore the book
- 120. Cliff Hangers
- 121. Word Counts Vs 190, 637 185, 404
- 122. Word Counts 204, 107 Words
- 123. Can computer games keep you healthy?
- 126. Dance Mats
- 129. What else? Use of the Sony PSP in Campie Primary School 5 out of 6 schools using Brain Training Use of Drawn to Life in Wallyford Primary School
- 130. Context for Learning
- 131. Nintendogs
- 132. Developing a rich task
- 136. Sony PSP
- 138. Hot Brain
- 139. SUMS Maths Also on other mobile devices
- 140. Augmented Reality
- 141. Drawn to Life Used to develop creative writing and story telling skills
- 146. Support
- 147. 5 bits of advice
- 148. Little Victories
- 149. Let the children lead the way!
- 150. Be prepared to take risks!
- 151. Be Optimistic!
- 152. ‘ It’s a lot easier to apologise than gain permission’
- 153. It’s not an investment in computer games It’s an investment in children
- 154. Its time to think? Direction
- 155. Sustainability
- 156. 3 18 Progression
- 157. Common Sense
- 158. e: [email_address] t: www.twitter.com/olliebray b: www.olliebray.com ‘ The future depends on what we do in the present’ (Ghandi)