Presentation on Games Based Learning given by Emma Adams and Clive Dawes to the Hong Kong Teaching and Learning Expo at the Hong Kong Convention Centre, June 2011.

1. Games-BasedLearning Kellett School, British International School, Hong Kong Emma Adams Assistant Principal eadams@kellettschool.com @assistantpinhk Clive Dawes ICT Curriculum Leader cdawes@kellettschool.com @mrdinhk

2. Why ? ethos of play as a learning tool culturally appropriate authentic context to support writing “Good teachers use Good resources”

3. Research “Scientists say video games can reshape education” Ben Feller (Associated Press)

4. Practice atKellett 5 years in development Grade 1 – Moshi Monsters Grade 2 – Nintendogs Grade 3 – African Safari, Epic Citadel Grade 4 – Endless Ocean, Mario Kart Grade 5 – Samorost Grade 6 – Guitar Hero

5. Grade 6 Autobiographical Writing Online Blog/journal Persuasive texts, advertisements Guitar Hero

6. Student Experience

7. Parent Opinion

8. Online writing Although he often helped other children with schoolwork, he was a bright boy from early ages; consequently, other kids were jealous so he didn't have many friends.

9. Grade 2 Nintendogs Curriculum integration Differentiated learning Authentic and rigorous CollaborativePeer teaching opportunities Real-life context

11. Grade 2 Nintendogs Learning outcomes Speaking and listening Non-chronological report writingEngaged learners: they didn’t want to stop!

12. Other grades Epic Citadel Mario Kart Endless Ocean Samarost

13. Next steps- design 2DIY Gamestar Mechanic Kodu Scratch

14. Customer Testing

16. Atmosphir

17. Next steps - play World Food Force Stop Disasters Game Armadillo Run Wolfquest

18. With thanks to; www.digitalgameslearning.org