Digital Mysteries: Theo in Ancient Greece Screenshots

Description

Digital Mysteries: Theo in Ancient Greece KS2 is a unique app in allowing pairs to work simultaneously on one iPad on a task mapped to the National History Curriculum for England.

Users are given illustrated slips of information which they read, organise into groups and lay out across the screen. This is all to understand the legacy of Ancient Greece through fictional character Theo, his family, hobbies and interests. After students give their answer, they move to a Reflection Stage in which they can playback the process.

While students learn about the Ancient Greek Olympics, the arts, architecture, writing and democracy, the app will also help develop their problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Who is this app for?
Digital Mysteries: Theo in Ancient Greece KS2 works well with those aged 7-11 years old. By having three difficulty levels, it supports differentiation in class and can be suited to varying abilities/levels of knowledge.

Whats different about Digital Mysteries?
Truly collaborative: It is unique in that more than one student can interact with it at once

Cross-curricular: Mysteries come in various topics plus many are cross-curricular in themselves

Reflection: Sessions are automatically recorded so students can playback and discuss what theyve done, emphasising the importance of the process as well as the outcome

Speaking and listening: Due to its collaborative nature, each session aligns to this learning goal, plus group discussion and interaction

Engagement: Working in pairs adds to the fun experience of problem-solving

Research: Weve done years of academic research on how to make the most of touch screens for learning in general, and collaboration specifically

What does a mystery consist of?
Illustrated slips of information: Short snippets to help students with reading

Open question: To maximise the potential of collaboration, discussion and expression of ideas, the nature of the task is usually open ended

Extras: Most tasks come with personalised hints for those who need them, e.g. suggestions for organising ideas or simpler stage introductions to ease them in

Description: This gives teachers the information they need to plan their session including the curriculum point each task links to, the advised age range and possible learning outcomes

How can I try other mysteries?
At the bottom of the app details tab, tap Developer Apps to view our current range. Many more are coming soon with subjects including Computing, Maths and Humanities in KS1-4.

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