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<font face="Calibri">Derek's way of using games is not just for the
kids to learn by playing the game (although that happens eg in Dr.
Kawashima) but also that a whole unit can be created based around the
idea the game presents - eg students can learn about the creatures etc
within the Endless Ocean game, but then this can be extended to
activities which involve the theme of the Ocean. The students made sea
creatures, wrote stories about the ocean, decorated their room with
seaweed and sharks etc. Yes the game "taught" the students, but theme
of the game was extended. You might remember in one of the first videos
in Derek's presentation, not all the students were handed games -
perhaps only a quarter of them, but the rest were doing activities
based around the theme in the game. All students seemed to know what
they were supposed to do with very little teacher interaction. It is
not just learning by playing the game, but "Games Based Learning" The
game is the starting point, how far the unit can be developed is only
limited by the teacher's imagination I guess!<br>
<br>
It almost makes me wish I was a primary teacher!!<br>
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I hope all enjoyed the conference! It is wonderful to finally be able
to put faces to names :)<br>
<br>
Cheers<br>
Ros<br>
Bentleigh SC<br>
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Townsley, Andrew A wrote:
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<pre wrap="">I think the point is games today are more engaging then 20 years ago.
I have made an educational game using silverlight which is a arcade space invaders mathematical equation shoot 'em up. After 2000 lines of vb.net is still can do with more features.
It is also available on the web and I think has great value.
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Subject: RE: [Year 12 SofDev] 2009 programming languages / VITTA Keynote -gaming
'Lessons' in spelling more to the point !
I for one also enjoyed the wee Keynote speaker from wee bonnie Scotland, but his ideas of using games as a catalyst in learning have been around for a wee longer than even Andrew can remember.
I can remember using some great adventure games on the Apple IIe back in the 80's like Transylvania to name one, where the thematic approach was used in teaching and learning
Anyhow, I've diverted from Andrew's initial query so I'll end it here
Guy Anderson
(Systems Manager)
MacKillop College, Werribee
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There are 10 types of people on the world.................
Those who understand Binary and those who don't !
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From: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sofdev-bounces@edulists.com.au">sofdev-bounces@edulists.com.au</a> [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:sofdev-bounces@edulists.com.au">mailto:sofdev-bounces@edulists.com.au</a>] On Behalf Of Townsley, Andrew A
Sent: Wednesday, 26 November 2008 5:21 PM
To: Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: RE: [Year 12 SofDev] 2009 programming languages
Hi,,
I have just been to the Vitta conference and have a few questions.
q1)What is the future of VET IT in respects to teaching IT skills? I am hearing IT skills are not being taught as much in some areas now in new VET courses. There was a claim that wizards can do it all which lessons the need to teach IT skills.
Now someone set me straight please.
comment:I loved the games in education at the conference and have been creating my own resources along those lines. I see a big future for interactive software. Scottish education seems to have stolen my idea or maybe it is in the genes:)!
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