TWii Are All Active Learners! (Scott Hibberson, e-learning advisor, JISC RSC YH)

“I hear I forget, I see I remember, I do I understand”

(Chinese proverb, source unknown)

1. Creating Fun Interactive Puzzles Using the Wii as an Interactive Whiteboard

An SD memory card can be used to store images (JPEGs) that can then be turned into fun interactive puzzles for learners using the Photo CHannel. This helps to develop problem solving skills as well as adding a kinaesthetic aspect to learning that helps learners with mobility problems (Wyke College case study http://inclusivity.rsc-yh.ac.uk/case_study?id=147).

2. Promoting Healthy EatingThe Wii Fit is being used for physiotherapy in UK hospitals and schools to tackle obesity and show people with prosthetic limbs how to balance, with their shift in weight being accurately shown on the screen. http://innovationsinhealthcare.blogspot.com/search/label/Nintendo%20Wii

3. Competitions For Learners IT students at Leeds City College, Park Lane Campus, raised money for Children in Need by setting Nintendo Wii Ski Jump competitions for learners. http://www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/index.php/445/college-gets-dressed-up-for-children-in-need/. The Sports Team at Leeds City College have also used the Wii Fit extensively to support Key Skills.

4. Supporting Functional Skills The Wii Fit can be used to show different and new ways of testing and enhancing the delivery of key skills sessions. Bradford College have been using the Wii’s wi-fi connection to access a number of free web-based games that can be used with learners to help support functional skills http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/wiilist.shtml

5. Encouraging Physical Education and Team Work

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Joseph Priestly College have used the Wii equipment and games to improve co-ordination, team work and physical activity http://www.joseph-priestley.ac.uk/files/FTGuide%20FINAL%205nov09.pdf. For example, the two player jogging is a great way to encourage a bit of healthy competition amongst learners.

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