Majority of schools think games consoles aid education

Research conducted by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) has found that the majority of schools think that access to games consoles is beneficial to primary children’s education. In a survey of 406 primary schools carried out to determine attitudes to technologies such as games consoles, phones and computers, it was found that three-quarters of [...]

Nintendo DS Lites in Primary Classroom – Wired Teachers

I found this video on vodpod.com. A great example of Nintendo DS in the classroom. Collected from youtube.com May 14, 2009 with the description: Another great example of a school using these devices to improve learning. I am sure that YR5 could manage to switch them on without this level of instruction from the teacher, [...]

The Nintendo DS and Wii in the Classroom by Ben Ryan

Another great report I found on Computer Education Society of Ireland by Ben Ryan. My use of the Nintendo DS in the classroom came about as a result of an off-the-cuff remark from a restless child in one of my group math sessions with some SEN children. The children in question, although well behaved, found [...]

Effects of ‘Brain Training’ programme on computation and self-esteem

Thought this would be good to quote in proposal’s. British Journal of Educational Technology Volume 41 Issue 2, Pages 242 – 255 Published Online: 24 Feb 2009 Journal compilation © 2010 Becta It is known that computer games are motivating for children, but there is limited direct evidence of their effects on classroom learning. The [...]

Nintendo hardware in the classroom? Why not?

Great report by Christopher Dawson When Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto gets an idea in his head, big things tend to happen. In fact, a couple years ago, the company banned him from speaking to the press about his hobbies. An interest in puzzles begat BrainAge. A physical fitness kick gave us Wii Fit. You get the [...]