This document discusses using games-based learning in Scottish schools. It describes how games like Guitar Hero were used to support learning in subjects like literacy, art, and geography. Teachers saw improvements in student motivation and relationships. The document also provides examples of how games on the Wii, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP and computer were used to support numeracy, creative writing, and health. It advocates for using games as a transition activity and ongoing learning tool when combined with clear educational goals and support for teachers.

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

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9. Where it all began…

10. ‘ Good Teachers’ use ‘Good Tools’ Derek Robertson

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

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

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.

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35. http://www. stopdisastersgame .org/

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

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

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

48. Planning

51. Literacy and project work

52. Art Work

53. Design and Technology

54. Character Studies

55. Animation

56. Enterprise

57. T-Shirt Making

58. Parent Showcase

61. Start and End

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

67. Partnership with Parents

68. Family Settings (1)

69. Family Settings (2)

70. Family Settings (3)

71. Family Settings (4)

72. Nintendo DS

73. Brain Training (1)

74. Brain Training (2)

79. Registration S1 Right S1 Left John Sam

81. Storage Solutions (?)

84. Support for Learning

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

136. Sony PSP

138. Hot Brain

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

144. Support

145. 5 bits of advice

146. Little Victories

147. Let the children lead the way!

148. Be prepared to take risks!

149. Be Optimistic!

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

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

152. Its time to think? Direction

153. Sustainability

154. 3 18 Progression

155. Common Sense

156. e: [email_address] t: www.twitter.com/olliebray b: www.olliebray.com ‘ The future depends on what we do in the present’ (Ghandi)