Comments on: Consoles for Classrooms http://edte.ch/blog/2009/11/11/consoles-for-classrooms/ Inspire Connect Engage Create Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:54:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Peter Morris http://edte.ch/blog/2009/11/11/consoles-for-classrooms/comment-page-1/#comment-2015 Peter Morris Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:10:37 +0000 http://edte.ch/blog/?p=591#comment-2015 What evidence do you have for supporting your statement: <br><br>' I passionately believe in the impact on learning it has'.<br><br>What I mean is are there any studies which show that the learning of the pupils has improved over time? Besides the observed engagment of the pupils and a more 'enjoyable' learning atmosphere do pupils actually show an improved understanding of the curriculum? What evidence do you have for supporting your statement:

' I passionately believe in the impact on learning it has'.

What I mean is are there any studies which show that the learning of the pupils has improved over time? Besides the observed engagment of the pupils and a more 'enjoyable' learning atmosphere do pupils actually show an improved understanding of the curriculum?

]]> By: Peter Richardson http://edte.ch/blog/2009/11/11/consoles-for-classrooms/comment-page-1/#comment-2014 Peter Richardson Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:48:55 +0000 http://edte.ch/blog/?p=591#comment-2014 Couldn't agree more. Personally I think the reason gaming is seen as less valid than the other areas you mention because it has not being pushed hard in the same was as IWBs. More importantly, there is a general lack of understanding about how a console or gaming in general can fulfil clear objectives and success criteria. (I know I'm generalising there). Which is weird as foundation stage seems to be ever growing in momentum in its play focused learning. Couldn't agree more. Personally I think the reason gaming is seen as less valid than the other areas you mention because it has not being pushed hard in the same was as IWBs. More importantly, there is a general lack of understanding about how a console or gaming in general can fulfil clear objectives and success criteria. (I know I'm generalising there). Which is weird as foundation stage seems to be ever growing in momentum in its play focused learning.

]]> By: SimpleK12 http://edte.ch/blog/2009/11/11/consoles-for-classrooms/comment-page-1/#comment-2013 SimpleK12 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:32:50 +0000 http://edte.ch/blog/?p=591#comment-2013 I'm a big fan of your Endless Ocean lesson - I thought it was really great way to teach students about ocean life . I like where you say (in this post), "The children become excited, engaged and wrapped up in their learning." Isn't that what it's all about? Getting them excited to LEARN? I think so!<br><br>Great post! <br>Thanks for sharing,<br>Elizabeth @SimpleK12 I'm a big fan of your Endless Ocean lesson – I thought it was really great way to teach students about ocean life . I like where you say (in this post), “The children become excited, engaged and wrapped up in their learning.” Isn't that what it's all about? Getting them excited to LEARN? I think so!

Great post!
Thanks for sharing,
Elizabeth @SimpleK12

]]> By: Peter Morris http://edte.ch/blog/2009/11/11/consoles-for-classrooms/comment-page-1/#comment-1435 Peter Morris Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:10:37 +0000 http://edte.ch/blog/?p=591#comment-1435 What evidence do you have for supporting your statement: <br><br>' I passionately believe in the impact on learning it has'.<br><br>What I mean is are there any studies which show that the learning of the pupils has improved over time? Besides the observed engagment of the pupils and a more 'enjoyable' learning atmosphere do pupils actually show an improved understanding of the curriculum? What evidence do you have for supporting your statement:

' I passionately believe in the impact on learning it has'.

What I mean is are there any studies which show that the learning of the pupils has improved over time? Besides the observed engagment of the pupils and a more 'enjoyable' learning atmosphere do pupils actually show an improved understanding of the curriculum?

]]> By: Peter Richardson http://edte.ch/blog/2009/11/11/consoles-for-classrooms/comment-page-1/#comment-1433 Peter Richardson Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:48:55 +0000 http://edte.ch/blog/?p=591#comment-1433 Couldn't agree more. Personally I think the reason gaming is seen as less valid than the other areas you mention because it has not being pushed hard in the same was as IWBs. More importantly, there is a general lack of understanding about how a console or gaming in general can fulfil clear objectives and success criteria. (I know I'm generalising there). Which is weird as foundation stage seems to be ever growing in momentum in its play focused learning. Couldn't agree more. Personally I think the reason gaming is seen as less valid than the other areas you mention because it has not being pushed hard in the same was as IWBs. More importantly, there is a general lack of understanding about how a console or gaming in general can fulfil clear objectives and success criteria. (I know I'm generalising there). Which is weird as foundation stage seems to be ever growing in momentum in its play focused learning.

]]> By: SimpleK12 http://edte.ch/blog/2009/11/11/consoles-for-classrooms/comment-page-1/#comment-1431 SimpleK12 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:32:50 +0000 http://edte.ch/blog/?p=591#comment-1431 I'm a big fan of your Endless Ocean lesson - I thought it was really great way to teach students about ocean life . I like where you say (in this post), "The children become excited, engaged and wrapped up in their learning." Isn't that what it's all about? Getting them excited to LEARN? I think so!<br><br>Great post! <br>Thanks for sharing,<br>Elizabeth @SimpleK12 I'm a big fan of your Endless Ocean lesson – I thought it was really great way to teach students about ocean life . I like where you say (in this post), “The children become excited, engaged and wrapped up in their learning.” Isn't that what it's all about? Getting them excited to LEARN? I think so!

Great post!
Thanks for sharing,
Elizabeth @SimpleK12

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