Today was actually a really cool lesson, we looked at sort of games based learning resources.
There a number of different types of computer game that can be successfully used within a classroom environment to enhance the learning experience. Some commercially available games provide rich, immersive environments to centre learning around. Others provide learners with one-to-one interaction and feedback on specific subject areas.
More information can be found on the following website:
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/usingglowandict/gamesbasedlearning/about/understanding.asp
These can be really useful in the classroom.
We looked at the 'Dance to Advance' programme which is a great interactive way of learning in the classroom.
Using visual, kinaesthetic and auditory stimuli, it is an ideal way to challenge and test pupils’ knowledge.
RM Dance to Advance allows pupils to personalise their learning experience by selecting from a range of characters, music and background scenes. Even the most reluctant learner is bound to want to join in!
M Learning
What is 'M learning'?
Electronics such as phones, computers and media devices now fit in our pockets and can connect us to a variety of information sources and enable communication nearly everywhere we go. This can also be out to educational use.
RM Dance to Advance allows pupils to personalise their learning experience by selecting from a range of characters, music and background scenes. Even the most reluctant learner is bound to want to join in!
M Learning
What is 'M learning'?
Electronics such as phones, computers and media devices now fit in our pockets and can connect us to a variety of information sources and enable communication nearly everywhere we go. This can also be out to educational use.
Below are some good educational uses for these, and a link with further information.
There are also really good simulation programmes that can be used in the classroom, a really good one is 'Scratch'. I made a short clip using scrach in the lesson, although it can be a bit complicated in the beginning, once you get the hang of it, its good.
Overall, games-based learning is a really good way of learning in the classroom, it promotes interacton and active learning. Below is a link to a pilot project in this area.
http://www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/ict/ks1-2/research/projects/handheld_pilot/index.shtml
Thats all folks! :)
