Myst Computer Game in the Classroom
Posted
Monday, July 21, 2008 9:12 AM
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kent-teachers
In Kent, we have many schools eager to use the computer game 'Myst', after being inspired by Tim Rylands at our recent ICT Conference. January 2008 is the official launch of Kent's writing project using the computer game Myst, when we will be inviting Tim back to Kent to run a series of workshops and lesson observations.
Whether you are joining in with the official launch or considering doing a unit of work using Myst, I am sure you will find the following two websites interesting:
A Myst project in Scotland
A case study looking at the use of the Myst game in schools in Aberdeenshire in Scotland. Have a look to see how paired writing tasks were initiated and how it has motivated reluctant writers to write.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/ICTineducation/gamesbasedlearning/sharingpractice/myst/introduction.asp
How a class teacher used launched a mini project in his classroom
Tom Barrett, an inspiration classroom teacher, has written his reflections on making a start with a games based learning approach to writing using Myst.
Emerging from the Myst: Being inspired and making a start. ( Tom Barrett, writes about his experience of ict in the classroom on his blog. It is well worth reading!)
Please let us know if you come across other Myst resources on the internet.