Entertainment whilst Learning

With 24/7 access for students and staff Arcadu uses arcade quality games to entertain and engage students. Arcadu celebrates student achievements via national and local league tables promoting competition and the desire to learn.

"Arcadu harnesses the lure of computer games to encourage support and motivate learners to carry out homework and revision tasks."

Our research from students found that any games used as a reward must be of arcade quality something rarely found in education resources. As the name Arcadu suggests we have listened to students and developed a series of games which students have overwhelmingly supported with many choosing to complete challenges in their own time in place of playing on commercial games consoles.

Each game has been designed, developed and tested in consultation with primary and secondary aged students ensuring they appeal to boys and girls across the 7 -16 age range.

Alongside the sense of achievement these games provide Ardcau’s feedback on the current level each student is working at ensures they can measure progress thereby promoting intrinsic motivation for students to take ownership of their learning.

Arcadu’s games provide a sense of fantasy, challenge and curiosity which lead to huge increases in participation rates. In line with our aim to support learners of all ages and abilities all Arcadu games avoid stereo typing and violence.

Levels are clearly shown throughout each challenge ensuring students can identify their performance. A range of class, school and national league table are included to reward performance and motivate students.

Playing games is not only entertaining for children, it is also educational. Games allow children to learn new skills and practice ones they already have Arcadu uses league tables to provide a social interaction allowing students to measure progress and compete against their peers. Arcadu follows the example of the best teachers incorporating games into learning, motivating children to learn by making what could be tedious, difficult work into exciting and playful fun.