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POST-16 E-LEARNING PRACTITIONERS’ CONFERENCE 2004. PULLMAN 2.45pm - Monday 29 November 2004. C5. THE USE OF COMPUTER GAMES FOR DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT. GAVIN PEAKE Program Manager Computer Science. Gavin Peake Program Manager Computer Science. Introduction.
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POST-16 E-LEARNING PRACTITIONERS’ CONFERENCE 2004 PULLMAN 2.45pm - Monday 29 November 2004 C5
THE USE OF COMPUTER GAMES FOR DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT GAVIN PEAKE Program Manager Computer Science
Gavin Peake Program Manager Computer Science
Introduction Neverwinter Nights is a multimedia interactive game. Bioware
Aims • To create a fun interactive learning environment • Wide reaching appeal • Multi level discipline that allows ease of assessment • Encourage interest in an unexciting subject.
History of Project 2001 • Learner focus groups looking at fun delivery methods 2002 • Release of Neverwinter • Review of game engine to analyse its potential
History of Project 2003 • Data capture software written to transfer evidence to MS word • Beta test of Comms product 2004 • App number unit completed • Head key skills EV approved as assessment tool
History of Project 2004 • Appointed full time post to decrease development time and improve delivery • App number and Comms gone live • College wide roll out for wider key skills units • 1st group of key skills portfolios through external moderation
The Game • Specially designed modules have been created to meet the criteria of various Key Skills.
How it works • While playing the game students need to complete certain tasks and puzzles • Evidence is recorded within the game using pre created booklets
Learner Feedback • “Pretty Cool Game” – Played at home and online in free time. • “Gets you more interested” • “Fun – I like it.” • “I prefer NWN over text based learning” • NWN to deliver Key skills “is a good idea”
The Future • Already developed and delivered Application of Number module successfully. We have other Key Skills Level 1 qualifications at the Beta testing stage.
POST-16 E-LEARNING PRACTITIONERS’ CONFERENCE 2004 PULLMAN 2.45pm - Monday 29 November 2004 C5