Games Based Learning in Scottish Schools Ollie Bray Musselburgh Grammar School East Lothian Council www.olliebray.com

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Where it all began…

‘ Good Teachers’ use ‘Good Tools’ Derek Robertson

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/ictineducation/gamesbasedlearning/

http://ltsblogs.org.uk/consolarium/

The journey so far…

Why ICT Strategies Fail Lack of resources Lack of joined up thinking

Our Strategy Animation Photography Broadcasting Publishing Video Games

Geography Art MfL PE History English SMT Science

This is no different for Games Based Learning

Learning Through Play Time

Science English Maths PE Computing Social Subjects Mfl SfL Games Based Learning

Relevance

Why Games Based Learning?

Relationships

Learning

Web Based Games for Classroom and Home Learning

Games can be powerful in education – use screen shots for students to record their scores.

http:// simcit .ea.com/

http://www. stopdisastersgame .org/

http://www. simsweatshop .com/game/

http://www. fantasyfarmer .co. uk /

Activexpression

Using Games Based Learning as a Transition Activity

Selling the Idea Headteachers Parents P7 Teachers

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. ’

Parents

Teachers

The equipment

Stage One P7 Classes use Guitar Hero as a Context for Learning from Easter to Summer.

P7 Classes use Guitar Hero as a Context for Learning from Easter to Summer.

Planning

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.

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.

Literacy and project work

Art Work

Design and Technology

Character Studies

Animation

Enterprise

T-Shirt Making

Parent Showcase

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

All P7 Children are brought together for a Transition Event at MGS.

Battle of the Bands

Guidance Guitar Hero Challenge

Another Activity

Start and End

Stage Three The theme of Guitar Hero is used in some subject areas between the start of term to the September weekend.

The theme of Guitar Hero is used in some subject areas between the start of term to the September weekend.

On-line Support http://edubuzz.org/blogs/mgsguitarhero/

Partnership with Parents

Family Settings (1)

Family Settings (2)

Family Settings (3)

Family Settings (4)

Nintendo DS

Brain Training (1)

Brain Training (2)

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.

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.

Key Points 10 minutes Six weeks Management

10 minutes

Six weeks

Management

Registration S1 Right S1 Left John Sam

Storage Solutions (?)

Children show improvement Motivating Encourage practice Build Relationships What do we know?

Children show improvement

Motivating

Encourage practice

Build Relationships

Support for Learning

Buzz

Use of Wii Sports to support Numeracy

Games Design

Link to other initiatives Developing Literacy

Graphic Novels

www.comicbrush.com

Hotel Dusk: Room 215 Excellent narrative

Nice Graphics Book / Comic Feel

Developed Narrative

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Explore the book

Cliff Hangers

Word Counts Vs 190, 637 185, 404

Word Counts 204, 107 Words

Can computer games keep you healthy?

Dance Mats

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

Context for Learning

Nintendogs

Developing a rich task

Sony PSP

Hot Brain

SUMS Maths Also on other mobile devices

Augmented Reality

Drawn to Life Used to develop creative writing and story telling skills

Support

5 bits of advice

Little Victories

Let the children lead the way!

Be prepared to take risks!

Be Optimistic!

‘ It’s a lot easier to apologise than gain permission’

It’s not an investment in computer games It’s an investment in children

Its time to think? Direction

Sustainability

3 18 Progression

Common Sense

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