Listen to the latest book club podcast. This week it is ‘What video games have to teach us about learning and literacy’ by James Paul Gee.<\/p>\n
In the podcast you have the opportunity to learn out about the books and ideas that have inspired and influenced the many different and wonderful people that we have here in the university. You can access the podcast on iTunes<\/strong>,<\/a>\u00a0Spotify<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Buzzsprout.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/5zr1YAkWoddKbTtwTxssfJ?si=2vQQ9tWgSJu0iiY44w6CIw<\/a><\/p>\n In this episode Derek Robertson, Senior Lecturer in Education within the School of Education and Social Work, offers an engaging discussion around the key ideas from James Paul Gee\u2019s book\u00a0\u2018What Video Games Have to Teach Us about Learning and Literacy\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n Find out more:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 You can find out more about Derek: here<\/a>\u00a0and read his blog\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Follow Derek on Twitter @derekrobertson<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Miller, D.J., Robertson, D.P., Hudson, A. & Shimi, J. (2012) Signature pedagogy in the early years: the role of COTS game-based learning. Computers in the Schools, 29 (1-2), 227-247.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Miller, D.J. & Robertson, D.P. (2011) Educational benefits of using games consoles in a primary classroom: a randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Educational Technology, 42 (5), 850-864.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Miller, D.J. & Robertson, D.P. (2010). Using a games-console in the primary classroom: effects of \u2018Brain Training\u2019 programme on computation and self-esteem. British Journal of Educational Technology, 41 (2), 242-255.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Robertson, D.P. (2009) The Games in Schools Community of Practice Report. European Schoolnet. Available here<\/a><\/p>\n From the Episode:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cSuper Better: A revolutionary approach to getting stronger, happier, braver and more resilience\u201d<\/em>\u00a0by Jane McGonigal.\u00a0 Find out more\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n Music<\/b><\/p>\n Music courtesy of Jospeh McDade Available at:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/josephmcdade.com\/music<\/a><\/p>\n Image<\/b><\/p>\n
\nTrack Title: On the Verge<\/p>\n