The Nintendo DS and Wii in the Classroom [CESI]

Author: Ban Ryan

My use of the Nintendo DS in the classroom came about as a result of an off-the-cuff remark from a restless child in one of my group math sessions with some SEN children. The children in question, although well behaved, found it hard to sit and concentrate for any length of time and rarely completed activities without constant reminders to stay on task. I had tried many of my usually successful strategies to motivate with little or no success and then one day, earlier this year, came the break-through.

full story: http://cesi.ie/node/220

 

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