The Wii as a Teaching and Learning Aide

Andria DonnellyW0085445

This Presentation Will Cover:

• The Wii• Rationale for Selection of Topic• Identification, Position and Reasoning• Contexts for use• Pedagogical approaches• Classroom organisation• Legal/Ethical considerations• Curriculum area Focus• Summary & Survey

The Wii

• Applications– Internet connectivity– TV streaming

• Active Gaming• Accessories– Wii MotionPlus– Wii Balance Board– Wii Speak

Rationale for Selection of Topic

• New Area of Curriculum• Engaging technology• Tool & Resource

Identification, Positioning, and Reasoning

• Directly and Indirectly Learn• ICT a part of everyday life• Engaging• Improves Motor Skills• Balance

Contexts for Use

• Supports learning• Introduces concepts• Difficulty listening to instruction• Team talk• Individual progress

Pedagogical Approaches and Curriculum Area Focus

• Mathematics• English• Science• SOSE• Physical Education• The Arts

Classroom Organisation

• Set up• Storage• Student use• Teacher instruction• One on one• Independent work

Legal/Ethical Considerations

• Wii Speak• Linking via WiFi• Linking to different schools• Parental Consent• Parental Lockout System

Survey

• Please remember to take my Survey on:– http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TDZRCGG

References• Education Queensland. (2007). Information and Communication

Technology (ICT). Retrieved May 14, 2010, from http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/about/ict.html

• Finger, G., Russell, G., Jamieson-Proctor, R., & Russell, N. (2007). Transforming learning with ICT: Making it happen. Australia: Pearson.

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