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Games Based Learning Games Based Learning in Scottish Schoolsin Scottish Schools
Ollie BrayMusselburgh Grammar School
East Lothian Council
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Where it all began…
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‘Good Teachers’ use ‘Good Tools’Derek Robertson
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The journey so far…
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Why ICT Strategies Fail
Lack of joinedup thinking
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This is no different for Games Based Learning
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Why Games Based Learning?
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Web Based Games for Classroom Web Based Games for Classroom and Home Learningand Home Learning
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Games can be powerful in education – use screen shots for students to record their scores.
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http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/
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http://www.simsweatshop.com/game/
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Using Games Based Learning as a Using Games Based Learning as a Transition ActivityTransition Activity
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Selling the Idea
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P7 Teachers
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‘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.’
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Stage One
• P7 Classes use Guitar Hero as a Context for Learning from Easter to Summer.
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Planning
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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.
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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
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Stage Three
• The theme of Guitar Hero is used in some subject areas between the start of term to the September weekend.
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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.
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Key Points
• 10 minutes
• Six weeks
• Management
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Registration
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• Motivating
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Developing Literacy
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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
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It’s not an investment in computer games
It’s an investment in children
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