Game-based learning

Online game-based learning has risen in popularity recently, but there is still some debate about how effective it is as a learning tool. Our latest tip, with David Gatrell, explores this area and demonstrates how it can provide opportunities for language learning and motivation.

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Digital game-based learning

Thanks everyone for your interest in this video and in digital game-based learning! If you'd like to find out more about digital games and language learning, I now have a new and improved website called Digital Alternatives. It features a growing number of lesson plans and practical classroom ideas: http://digitalalternatives.wordpress.com Cheers, Dave

The Curfew

Sadly, The Curfew - the game featured in this video - is no longer available online. If you'd like to find out about other digital game-based activities that you can use in your primary or secondary classroom, please visit http://bchongkong.wordpress.com. Thanks a lot David

The Curfew

Hi David - thanks for the update. The link you sent looks good and has lots of great ideas for teachers! Paul