2 Do It Ones Self #2Simple #2DIY

We have been for a while now a user of all things 2Simple. The way that the interface is the same across the entire range allows the children to make some good applications without too much skill input.

Last year I attended a local technical meeting where our rather friendly and skilled local 2Simple rep came along and showed off for the first time a new and exciting program called 2DIY.

With the Games Based Learning juggernaut rolling on, we quickly snapped up the nifty piece of software and rolled it out onto the machines. Now don't get me wrong, it is a little clunky and has its limitations (generally to do with the intricate detail that the children want to add!) but does it enable the children to continue to be motivated and excited about their learning? Well the answer must be yes!

The 6 & 7 year olds in my class love using this piece of software to become games designers. It fits in beautifully with pretty much any topic. A favourite is the dropping game where the little blocks of just about anything can drop down and the little dude at the bottom has to catch them or avoid them.

The objective here was for the children to understand the difference between mains powered and battery powered appliances.

The mains powered appliances (because they're more dangerous) take a point away. The battery powered appliance (because they're less dangerous) give you a point.

So I am using ICT to assess science knowledge and understanding. Click here to play it!