[senit] gaming systems

I have setup a lunchtime 'Computer Club' with playstations and XBox 
games.  Over 1/2 the school signed up for it and it is the most popular 
club we run. All of our students are transported by taxi so after 
school clubs are not possible. Similarly, our school catchment is the 
whole of Essex LA and with a number of students being in wheelchairs 
visiting their school friends is rare, if not impossible.

The social aspects of the club are many - we have mixed the ages and 
the abilities and it is great to see the students helping each other. 
All I do is facilitate the club - I'm useless at these games (as my son 
constantly reminds me!).  

The equipment and games have cost us nothing - I did a local BBC radio 
appeal and had a fantastic response. 

----Original Message----
From: aaww3876 at john-watson.oxon.sch.uk
Date: 29/04/2007 13:16
To: <senit at lists.becta.org.uk>
Subj: [senit] gaming systems

Does anyone use or has seen a nintendo Wii or a playstation 2 being 
used effectively in schools? 

Chrissie Wilson, John Watson School 

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Southview School
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