Myst returns
Myst V - End of Ages
Over the next 2-3 weeks we will be strolling through ‘Stories set in Imaginary worlds‘, a unit of work from the Literacy Primary Framework. It suggests a range of activities including using digital media as well as ‘traditional’ books. Teachers are left with a choice – use the activities suggested, adapt the acitivities suggested or take the objectives and create your own activities. I’m going for the latter.
I first used Myst with a class whilst teaching in Gran Canaria and I can only describe the outcomes as fantastic. These are children who had English as their second language and still, they wrote powerfully descriptive stories and used ideas to create game trailers. The unit was a success but the most important outcome was the sheer enjoyment, inspiration and enthusiasm the children showed throughout. Over the next 3 weeks I will revisit Myst with my new class and I am looking forward to this inspirational teaching and learning experience with fervour.
Using a game as a source of teaching and learning is creative. Use it well and it will inspire.
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Mark Warner 6:49 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
Good luck with the unit Kevin… I’m looking forward to hearing about the results as our school prepares to use Myst to inspire learning throughout Term 5!
kvnmclaughlin 6:56 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
Thanks for the comment Mark. I’ll update our adventures on my blog and I’ll also get my class to use the class blog too. I’ll look forward to finding out how your school uses Myst too.
Tim Rylands 6:53 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
Good luck with your unit Kevin… I look forward to reading about your travels. Keep in touch. HAVE FUN…AND… TAKE YOUR TIME
kvnmclaughlin 6:58 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
I will definitely take my time
I discovered that with my last excursion using the game – there’s no need to get to the end just because ‘school time’ dictates. If we haven’t finished the game by the unit end then there’s always after half term and beyond. Let the FUN commence
Nalates 9:57 am on January 27, 2010 Permalink |
ametist is a member of the Myst fan forum Guild of Maintainers and involved in education in Sweden. You may want to compare notes and find out what resources she is getting built into a future open source Uru (the game just prior to Myst V) for education. http://www.guildofmaintainers.org/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1430&p=12139&hilit=education#p12139