Schoolzone says: ‘It encouraged [the children] to develop their investigative skills throughout its use and to extend their vocabulary. But it was also in their social skills that they developed as they became more aware of the contribution that other individuals were able to make. This encouraged them to take turns to contribute towards discussions . . .’
Modelling, Thinking Skills and Language Development
Tŷ Albert is the is the all-Welsh editon of Albert's House – a virtual tour of a typical home, offering a simple introduction to simulations and computer modelling.
Supplied with high-quality recorded speech in Welsh, Tŷ Albert may be extended at any time with optional Talk·2·Talk languages: English, French, Polish, Spanish. See Show me more and Talk·2·Talk for more information.
There are also:
opportunities for language development and cross-curricular work
activities to develop prediction, memory and other cognitive skills
features to encourage logical thinking and an understanding of direction and position.
On a whiteboard, Tŷ Albert makes a stunning shared text.
Tŷ Albert includes:
Look around Albert's House – Travel round the house investigating the rooms and contents.
Explore Albert's House – Examine the things you find. Each item has a written description which can also be read to you and the clocks speak the time.
Hide and find Albert – Two games to find a hidden Albert.
Save Albert – A problem-solving adventure game in which pupils try to save Albert from the Cat.
Tŷ Albert features:
A clear, bright appearance.
Amusing and high-quality animations.
Two levels of difficulty
Opportunities for individual, group and whole class work.
A no-nonsense teachers' guide with helpful classroom suggestions and resources.