Tech Forum Atlanta 2010:Game-Based Learning With The iPod Touch and iPad

Insight and Innovation for Technology LeadersOctober 15, 2010, Atlanta,

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Game-based Learning With the iPod Touch and iPad

Lucas GillispieInstructional Technology Coordinator

Pender County SchoolsBurgaw, NC

lucas AT edurealms.comOn Twitter: @PCSTech


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Why Games?


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“...the designers ofmany good games have hit on profoundly good methods of getting people to learn and toenjoy learning.”

-James Paul Gee, University of Madison Wisconsin


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A Parallel Curriculum?


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The average young person will spend 10,000 hours, by the time they’re 21, playing video games.

Between 5th grade and graduation,students will spend 10,080 hours inthe classroom.


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How Do Games Teach?

•Social Interaction (Collaborative Learning)•Customized Experiences (Differentiation/Learner Control)•Achievement (Mastery Learning)•Relevance (Contextual Learning)•Multimedia (Multiple Intelligences)


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The Games We Play


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The SIMS 3


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Curricular Connections:

Language Arts: Reading and WritingLife Skills

Digital StorytellingLiterature Connections


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“Connar was a young man who lived in the heart of Sim City. He lives alone, but he is happy with his life…”


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Combined with Strip Designer = Digital Storytelling!


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Civilization Revolution


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Curricular Connections:

World HistoryCritical Thinking - Historical Scenarios and What If?

WritingStrategic Thinking


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“The Greeks attack my village, my people, and my pride. My people are kidnapped. The Greeks offered to return them for gold; however, I do not have the quantity of gold they require for the safe return of my people.”

“It is amazing how reliant people are on violence...”

“For the most part, Elizabeth was a queen who wanted peace. Caesar on the other hand loved to fight and dominate.”

“Today, I established the great city of Rome. I then got a visit from Alexander the Great, and he told me of a barbarian village that was plotting to destroy my small city.”

Leader’s Journal: Samples


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Things you hear…“What? Gandhi’s archers just slaughtered my guys!”

“We are researching Eli Whitney in one of my other classes, and he just appeared in one of my cities!”

“Abe’s not honest. He promised me peace!”

“I’m Ghengis Khan! I’ll attack anyone I want.”


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Lucas GillispieOn Twitter: @PCSTech

Tech Forum Atlanta 2010:Game-Based Learning With The iPod Touch and iPad

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