Richard Rose Morton Academy showcases Games Based Learning
15 December 2011
Richard Rose Morton Academy showcase how Game Based Learning is engaging students across the curriculum.
Game Based Learning conference hosted by Richard Rose Morton Academy proved a huge success with delegates from schools across the country.
The event showcased the school’s game based learning strategy and how devices such as Ipads and Playstation consoles, along with game based learning applications can be used within lessons to engage and encourage independent learning.
Experts from across education and industry presented at the conference including Pearson Learning, Emap, Connected Education and ICT services provider Northgate Managed Services who shared examples of how schools they work with use video games and video effects in education.
Delegates were also given the opportunity to watch students at the academy using game based learning within lessons across the curriculum.
Watch the ITV news coverage of the event
Richard Rose Morton Academy is part of the Richard Rose Federation which also includes Richard Rose Central Academy. Carlisle’s two new academies have launched a groundbreaking approach to learning with an ICT solution which allows students to tap into the Federation’s Virtual Learning Environment whenever they choose; promoting collaboration and anytime, anywhere learning. ICT services and support is provided by their partner, Northgate Managed Services.
