Games

Games for Learning

Resource Description: 

There are many types of games for learning...

...simulations

...augmented reality

...commercial video games

...flash-based games

...role-playing games

...board games

It is also possible to use "gaming strategies" even when there is no specific "game" in use.

(See "A Case for a Formal Design Paradigm for Serious Games,"  Gunter, Kenny, & Vick)

 

Key Features: 
  • engaged student participation
  • expressions of constructivist pedagogy
  • specific learning objectives targeted
  • team work & collaboration
Advantages: 

Games often have a fantasy element that engages participants in learning activities through storylines.

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