alc conference nov 09

It’s not about

the game!

Good teachers use good toolsDerek Robertson

Play

GBL

Engage

Enhance

Timetabled daily

Year group files

Minimum 3x week

Improve and consolidate

Enjoyable and FUN

“It’s like putting maths in a 12V food blender” Year 6

“Learning is in our hands”

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This was evident in an outstanding mathematics lesson that used innovative technology to promote mental calculation. Pupils particularly relished the challenge to 'beat the teacher'.

When I use Myst the words pop into my head!

Gaming Network

http://redbridgegamesnetwork.blogspot.com

History* Origins of Olympic games* Games themselves

Geography* Countries that take part* GE - timeslider

Art•Designing logo for 2012•Mascot

Maths•Timings – averages and totals•Measuring

P.E.•Own Mini Olympics

Literacy•Newspaper report•Research famous Olympians•Commentary of race•Diary entry of competitor•Interview with team members

Science* Forces – grips of shoes* Healthy eating and fitness – what does it take to be an athlete

ICT* Using LOGO to design logo* Podcast of commentary

PHSE* What do you want to achieve in next 1000 days?

Narrative structure

Characterisation

Leaflet writing

InferenceDeduction

What happens next?

Instructions

Decision- makingSpeaking and listening

Controlling the action!Deciding where to go and who to speak toRelating prior knowledge to move forward

“I did it very reluctantly though, I don’t like hitting kids and stealing from them but that’s what I get paid to do.”

“She stepped off the bus slowly; I waited, till she stepped off the pavement before I hit her, only just enough to make her drop the bag. After all, that’s all I wanted!”

“I looked around, my bag....gone! A shady figure had it! They started running, I heard a squeal of tyres then a black car drove off....

“The doors opened, and I froze, wondering if I should be here? What was my dad going to tell me....

Wii Hab

http://redbridgegamesnetwork.blogspot.com

http://ltsblogs.org.uk/consolarium

http://hallyd.edublogs.org

http://www.handheldlearning.co.uk