Learning Gains through Play presentation by

Joyce Ntuli

Thembisile Maphumulo

Thabisile Nyinde

USING XBOX KINECT

Improvement in learning and in overall performance

HELPS ACHIEVE CAPS

Using the Xbox is not an added burden to our work but actually makes covering CAPS easier

Xbox games cover all the learning areas but particularly Numeracy, Physical Education and Language

ADVENTURE GAME

Adventure Game involves dodging obstacles and navigating the river while balancing on the river raft.

CAPS CONTENT Gross MotorFine Motor, Locomotor, perceptual motor, Coordination, Balance, Spacial orientation, Laterality and sports games

3 D BOWLING

Mathematics is used throughout the bowling game

Also Language Development – following instructions

XBOX GAMES

Adventure Games

Sports Games

Story Games

XBOX BENEFITS

Learner – centred Slow learners gained confidence Improved attendance Learners disciplined themselves Efficient integrates learning areas Underprivileged exposed to the world Learners focused Playing but learning Teacher understands learners more

COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF XBOX

Encourages creativity Develops young child’s problem-

solving techniques and skills Cultivates child’s intrinsic motivation Regards the child’s active

participation in the learning process as a major aim.

Because of Motivation it gives the child the opportunity to develop positive self- concepts.

D G Murray Trust funded the project

Microsoft donated the Xboxes and Games

Intel helped source tablets

THANK YOU

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