A blog about my research interests which include E-learning, virtual worlds, blogs, wikis and other web 2.0 technologies
The final report on our HEAT2 project has been emailed to TechDis today and will hopefully be appearing on their website soon. There have been some interesting comments from the three participants on their use so far of the Nintendo DS, Brain Training, Big Brain Academy and Opera Browser packages since they received the kit at the end of October.
As we come to the end of phase two of the Heat Project Nintendo release this great numeracy tool - perfect timing as I prepare to write the report…
A quick radio appearance today on UCB (UK Life with Paul Hammond) discussing my TechDis Heat Project and the use of the Nintendo DS for Learning (with a live interuption for a test fire alarm at my end…..what are the chances of that happening? etc). The second phase report is hopefully due for completion by the end of this month….
Tuesday 12th February - Can a hand-held gaming device be used as an assistive technology tool? This is the question Andy Pulman from Bournemouth University is going to try and answer.
Nice blog post by Donald Clark on the Nintendo DS (Nintendo DS shows educators the future) but wot no mention of the HEAT project?
An example of mobile personal learning with a doctor and patient….
“Rather than trying to explain procedures with patients using just words, he now carries his phone around and shows them actual video clips of the procedures to help them understand what he’s trying to convey”
Source : OL Weekly
HP researchers are working with the U.K.’s Historic Royal Palaces to pilot a new location-aware adventure game in which visitors to the Tower of London help virtual prisoners to escape. The game, developed by the Mediascapes research team at HP Labs and staff at the Tower of London, uses HP iPAQ handheld devices and location sensors including GPS…..
Source : Wired
The interim report on our HEAT2 project has now been submitted to TechDis and will hopefully be appearing on their website soon. There have been some interesting comments from the three participants on their use so far of the Nintendo DS, Brain Training, Big Brain Academy and Opera Browser packages since they received the kit at the end of October.
The full report will follow in February 2008.
Three interesting recent items concerning the Nintendo DS and Handheld Learning….don’t forget to also check out our HEAT Project information if you’ve missed it.
Game based learning - A report on three Primary 6 classes from schools in Dundee taking part in a Consolarium project to show how computer games can impact on and enhance learning in classrooms in a practical, accessible and manageable way.
A blog post on a report on educational uses of the Nintendo DS in Japan from Newsweek.
Nintendo Backs Handheld Learning - Handheld Learning recently announced that Nintendo is an official sponsor of the Handheld Learning Conference and Exhibition, to be held on 10-12th October 2007 at Central Hall Westminster, London. This is great news and a really interesting conference to attend if you’re in London.
If you didn’t attend ALT-C 2007 or fell asleep during my presentation on the HEAT Project (Does a handheld gaming device make an effective assistive technology tool?) then here’s a link to the slides.
The presentation describes the evaluation of an innovative TechDis Higher Education Assistive Technology (HEAT) project investigating the use of the Nintendo DS Lite and Brain Training software package as an assistive technology tool for students from IHCS requiring help with numeracy during the autumn term of 2006. It provides an overview of using mobile devices within a higher education environment and seeks to raise awareness of some of the possibilities that can be created for students and staff.
TechDis have approved my bid for technology under the HEAT2 scheme. This project aims to consolidate and expand upon the use of the Nintendo DS as a study support tool (see report below) to assist students requiring help with numeracy skills and also evaluate the use of the DS Opera browser package as a handheld internet browser.
Can a Handheld Gaming Device Be Used As An Effective Assistive Technology Tool?
