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|type= Teacher Education	

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|title= Introduction to games
|topic=Games
|subject= Secondary, Primary,  Teacher Education
|resourcenumber=TE0028
|age= 
 KS4 , KS5,  KS1,  KS3,  KS2,  Secondary, Primary, Higher, Secondary
|content= A course based around the action research cycle, looking at the use of games in education. 

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|Learning Objectives=At the completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:<br />'''Professional and reflective practitioner skills'''<br />* be aware of available online games and how to link them to their curriculum plans,<br />* be able to reflect on, and discuss, the impact of the use of games to support learning Practical skills<br />* be able to support learning through the selection and use of online games in lessons. <br />'''Knowledge and understanding'''<br />* be able to demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes an online game and how it fits within game genres more generally, <br />* be able to demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of games-based learning in teaching and learning.<br />'''Cognitive skills'''<br />* be aware of how to critically review the use of games to support learning, <br />* be able to share these reviews with others and constructively critique their own and others’ views.

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|related resources=[[Making games, motivating learners KS2]], [[Using the game Spore to motivate learners KS3]], [[Researching and evaluating a digital game for the classroom]] 
|other= 
|format=Various online activities.
|resources=http://www.vital.ac.uk/community/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=18104. Users '''must register''' with the VITAL website (free registration) before they can access the resource.  
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