virtual round table - gamify your classroom
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Gamify your classroom
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Virtual Round Table20th April 2012
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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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Why gamify your classroom?
http://georgewigmore.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/gamification/
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No Computers in your classroom?
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One Computer?
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http://www.chorewars.com
Chore wars
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http://playspent.org
Play Spent
http://www.ugo.com/games/superhero-generator-heromachine-2-5
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www.bubblebox.com/play/adventure/1747.htm
Multiple Computers?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbo_(video_game)
Support for preparation of materials
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www.bubblebox.com/play/adventure/1747.htm
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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Recommended reading
http://janemcgonigal.com/
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Recommended reading
http://tomchatfield.net/
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Recommended reading
http://epistemicgames.org
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http://www.jamespaulgee.com
Recommended reading
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Thank you! Any questions?
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