educational gaming

Gaming for education

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23rd September 2011Social media week: Moscow, Russia

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Computer games and language aims

Give examples of things you have learnt with technology that are not related to school work

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Relevance

There are 1 million gamers in UK

Average young person in UK will spend 10,000 hours gaming by the age of 21*

*Jane McGonigal - Reality is broken

Why?

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Engaging

Games make learning fun

Games capture learners' attention

Why?

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Communication

Games encourage language production

Learners love talking about games

Why?

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Teaching

Games can be easily adapted for teaching

Games can be used to practise all language skills

Why?

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No Computers in your classroom?

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How to approach task design?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbo_(video_game)

Support for preparation of materials

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http://playspent.org

One Computer?

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http://www.ugo.com/games/superhero-generator-heromachine-2-5

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Multiple Computers?

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http://jayisgames.com/archives/2010/04/hetherdale.php#walkthrough

Finding and using a walkthrough

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Procedure and practicalities

learner grouping – pairs or groups use handouts – clear instructions / task teacher uses game guide (walkthrough) encourage use of English during computer use learners explore, examine and pick up objects pause game and reflect on puzzles together those who solve puzzle tell whole class discuss where they been and what seen authentic information gap activity

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Classroom management

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Gamify your classroom

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Chore wars

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Chore wars

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Epic win

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Plus One Me

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Recommended reading

http://janemcgonigal.com/

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Recommended reading

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Recommended reading

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http://www.jamespaulgee.com

Recommended reading

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Thank you! Any questions?

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