[vet-mm] RE: vet-mm Digest, Vol 52, Issue 9
Naim Abdelahad
nabdelahad at sjrc.melb.catholic.edu.au
Wed Jun 17 12:46:35 EST 2009
The intentions of using Wii in the class room to promote Learning and in nursing homes to promote Health are very encouraging and noble in essence.
However, being a sceptic and a cynic I question the real value of the Wii for loosing weight, improving coordination, and bettering your memory.
What studies were conducted to prove this?
Who conducted the studies?
Who paid for the studies?
What were the conclusions?
What methodology was used?
Or are we merely jumping on the bandwagon of Nintendo advertising, with the end result of higher sales and better share values?
Regards
Naim Abdelahad
St John's Regional College
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Dandenong 3175
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Today's Topics:
1. Competition details - Wii Idol & So you think you can rock?
(Mia Solomon)
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Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:08:50 +1000 (EST)
From: Mia Solomon <mia at vitta.org.au>
Subject: [vet-mm] Competition details - Wii Idol & So you think you
can rock?
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Hi everyone,
Apologies for the cross posts.
Since my emails yesterday we have had a couple of queries regarding Wii Idol and So you think you can rock? And what the competitions entail, so here is the information again.
Wii Idol and So you think you can rock? Are competitions designed to encourage teachers to use games in the classroom and to motivate student learning by using the popular game Wii Music and Guitar Hero: World Tour .
Studies have shown that using games such as Guitar Hero and Wii Music substantially improved attention, collaboration and results in the classroom . Games can make learning a dynamic, rewarding and relevant experience that resonates so much with students they want to be a part of it.
VITTA is leading the way in creating positive perceptions of games in the classroom; we have created a new initiative which will bring games to Victorian schools in a fun and educational competition.
Free Training Sessions!
VITTA will be running free training sessions in the coming weeks for all those interested in competing in the competition, or simply want to learn more about the use of this technology in the classroom.
1) Wii Idol âEUR" Primary School Competition
Register for your regional training session by emailing VITTA at music at vitta.org.au and letting us know your name, your school and the information session youâEUR(tm)re registering for.
Date
Region
Venue
Address
Time
22 June
Grampians
St. Brigids CSC
Robinson st, Horsham
1pm - 3pm
23 June
Loddon Mallee
Quality Hotel Mildura Grand
Seventh Street , Mildura VIC 3500
12:30pm âEUR" 2:30pm
24 June
Western Metropolitan
Williamstown PS
Cecil St , Williamstown
1pm - 3pm
25 June
Gippsland
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Wallace Street , Bairnsdale
1pm - 3pm
26 June
Hume
Yea High School
Racecourse Road, Yea
1pm - 3pm
29 June
Barwon South West
Mercure Hotel Geelong
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers Street
1pm - 3pm
30 June
Eastern Metropolitan
Ashwood College
Vannam Drive , Ashwood
1pm - 3pm
01 July
Northern Metropolitan
Thornbury High School
238 Collins Street , Thornbury
1pm - 3pm
02 July
Southern Metropolitan
Mornington Secondary College
1050 Nampean Highway , Mornigton
1pm - 3pm
Prizes
Each member of the winning Wii Idol band will receive their own personal Nintendo DSi. The winning school will also receive a four pack of Nintendo DSiâEUR(tm)s as a classroom kit! Prizes will be available for runners up and heat winners. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Want to know more?
Visit the Wii Idol website for information about the competition, important dates, Wii Music tutorials, educational hints and tips and to register your band for your local heats. Go to www.wiiidol.vitta.org.au
2) So you think you can rock? âEUR" Secondary School Competition
Register for your regional training session by emailing VITTA at rock at vitta.org.au and letting us know your name, your school and the information session youâEUR(tm)re registering for.
Date
Region
Venue
Address
Time
22 June
Grampians
St. Brigids CSC
Robinson st, Horsham
10am âEUR"12pm
23 June
Loddon Mallee
Quality Hotel Mildura Grand
Seventh Street , Mildura VIC 3500
10am âEUR"12pm
24 June
Western Metropolitan
Williamstown PS
Cecil St , Williamstown
10am âEUR"12pm
25 June
Gippsland
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Wallace Street , Bairnsdale
10am âEUR"12pm
26 June
Hume
Yea High School
Racecourse Road, Yea
10am âEUR"12pm
29 June
Barwon South West
Mercure Hotel Geelong
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers Street
10am âEUR"12pm
30 June
Eastern Metropolitan
Ashwood College
Vannam Drive , Ashwood
10am âEUR"12pm
01 July
Northern Metropolitan
Thornbury High School
238 Collins Street , Thornbury
10am âEUR"12pm
02 July
Southern Metropolitan
Mornington Secondary College
1050 Nampean Highway , Mornigton
10am âEUR"12pm
Prizes
Each member of the winning band will receive a Guitar Hero guitar and game for the console of their choice (including PC and Mac). Prizes will be available for runners up and heat winners. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Want to know more?
The So you think you can rockâEUR¦? website is still under construction but will be available soon. Let us know if you would like to be notified of all new announcements by expressing interest at rock at vitta.org.au or by calling 9495 6836
We hope to see you there!
Kind regards,
VITTA Project Office
Mia Solomon
VITTA Project Office
T: +61 3 9495 6836
F: +61 3 9495 6834
E: mia at vitta.org.au
W: www.vitta.org.au
Suite 209, 134- 136 Cambridge St,
Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia
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