Introduction to games

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About. A course based around the action research cycle, looking at the use of games in education.

Pedagogical content. This courses provides an introduction to games^(tool) in the classroom. The course will focus on freely available online games, which can provide a starting point for exploring their use in the classroom without investment in hardware and software. At the conclusion of this course you will have engaged in lesson planning^(ta), ready for implementation in your classroom.

Resource details
Title	Introduction to games
Topic	[[Topics/Games|Games]]
Teaching approach	[[Teaching Approaches/Planning|Planning]]
Learning Objectives	At the completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate the following outcomes: Professional and reflective practitioner skills * be aware of available online games and how to link them to their curriculum plans, * be able to reflect on, and discuss, the impact of the use of games to support learning Practical skills * be able to support learning through the selection and use of online games in lessons. Knowledge and understanding * be able to demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes an online game and how it fits within game genres more generally, * be able to demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of games-based learning in teaching and learning. Cognitive skills * be aware of how to critically review the use of games to support learning, * be able to share these reviews with others and constructively critique their own and others’ views.
Format / structure	Various online activities.
Subject	[[Resources/Secondary|Secondary]],  [[Resources/Teacher Education|Teacher Education]],  [[Resources/Primary|Primary]]
Age of students / grade	[[Resources/KS5|KS5]],  [[Resources/Secondary|Secondary]],  [[Resources/Primary|Primary]],  [[Resources/Higher|Higher]],  [[Resources/KS1|KS1]],  [[Resources/KS4|KS4]],  [[Resources/KS3|KS3]],  [[Resources/KS2|KS2]]
Related ORBIT Wiki Resources	Making games, motivating learners KS2, Using the game Spore to motivate learners KS3, Researching and evaluating a digital game for the classroom
Files and resources to view and download	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.