Exploring games for learning
4 likes1,991 views
The document presents Prof. Dr. Maja Pivec's insights on the integration of games into learning, showcasing various commercial and serious games used for educational purposes. It highlights the benefits and challenges of game-based learning, along with results from surveys indicating its relevance in the vocational sector. Additionally, it outlines training aims and experiences from summer schools and projects focused on interdisciplinary learning and competence development.
Exploring games for learning
- 1. EXPLORING GAMES FOR LEARNING Media and Learning Conference, 21. 11. 2014 Prof. DI Dr. Maja Pivec www.majapivec.com @MajaPivec
- 2. › Learning with COTS and purpose build computer games › Vocational sector and game-based learning › Creating games for learning Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 3. Learning with computer games Lernen mit Computerspielen Ein Handbuch für Pädagoginnen / Pädagogen © Maja & Paul Pivec, 2012, bmwfj
- 4. Learning with games www.engagelearning.eu Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 5. Commercial games (cots) used to teach… • Minecraft • Portal • Zoo Tycoon • Myst • Civilisation • Sim City • Buzz • Grand Theft Auto Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 6. Serious games used to teach… • PING • InQuizitor • Global Conflict • Mingoville • Dimexian • Robocode • Ludwig • Science Pirates Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 7. Culture & Environmental Issues › Poverty Is Nota a Game (PING) Poverty Awareness http://povertyisnotagame.com › Global Conflicts Conflict resolution http://www.globalconflicts.eu
- 8. Culture & Environmental Issues › Electrocity Sustainability http://www.electrocity.co.nz/Resources › PowerUp Sustainability http://www.powerupthegame.org › Ikariam Problem solving http://de.ikariam.com
- 9. Cognitive competences › Portal 1 & 2 › Portal 2 Puzzle Maker http://theportalwiki.com http://www.thinkingwithportals.com http://www.teachwithportals.com
- 10. Creativity, interdisciplinary learning › Zoo Tycoon Management, Biology http://www.zootycoon.com › Minecraft Design, Math http://minecraftteacher.net
- 11. Motoric competences › Kinect Sports › Kinect Adventures › Dance Central
- 12. Vocational Sector GREAT project management training Serous Sports game for basketball trainers Green Games for tourism and hospitality
- 13. i
- 14. r E
- 16. e
- 17. L e
- 18. The Course – Diner Dash PM competences: resilience and stress management skills, time management.
- 19. The Course – Tiny Tower PM competences: leadership, people management, cost management, planning.
- 20. Aims of the training › Experience combination of e-Learning and GBL › Acquire various competences for project management ü Leadership ü Time management › Learn from and with each other › Reflect upon efficacy of different online activities › Develop strategies to transform learned competences to their problem area
- 21. Reflections “The major difference between my game #1 and game #2 was this: At first, I treated my enterprise like a dinner party with friends: I hired three, four people - obviously a friendly atmosphere where no one must be strangers, right? ….I hired researchers before I had enough workers to even realize innovation. At my second go, I followed the game's advised steps and suddenly things fell into place: there is a chronology to management. Certain infrastructure and investments are the start of every business - be it one of three people, or three hundred.“
- 22. E n -‐ e
- 23. -‐ r
- 24. r
- 25. g -‐ -‐ E http://www.serious-sports.org/ pilot/
- 26. Serious Sports › Serious Sports Catalogue of Digital Sports Games › http://serious-sports.org/content/serious-sports-catalogue- digital-sports-games › 33 reviews of COTS › 5 different sports gaming genres › Usability tests of game input devices › Using GBL methods in sports
- 27. Serious Sports › Game pilot is now ready for playing http://www.youtube.com/user/SeriousSportsProject
- 28. www.greengamesproject.com Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec Green Games
- 29. Results from the Online Survey 2012 › 542 responses from 34 countries Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia › 76,6% respondents were teachers/trainers GBL is a relevant method for learning › 26,2% (111) of private Training Organization are using in 79,7% (153) serious / educational games
- 30. Results from the Online Survey › communication in foreign languages › conflict management and resolutions › social and cultural sensitivity › ethical competences › interdisciplinary and cross generation learning › sustainable behaviour › learning alone and in groups › learning to learn competence › learning from experts and with peers
- 31. Results from the Online Survey › GBL – Strengths • richer learning experience • contextual learning • linking theory and practice • stimulate pro-active behaviour and participation › GBL - Barriers for Usage • duration time of game-based activities • meeting the learning objectives • technical equipment needed/available • access to the resources, costs
- 32. Creating Games for Learning SGDSS – interdisciplinary learning JamToday – game jams learning hub
- 33. Serious Game Design Summer School • Tampere, Finland, 2010 • Tampere, Finland, 2013 • Graz, Austria, 2014 Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 34. SGDSS Model › Game design ü Games for Health ü Games for Inclusion ü Games for Sustainable Energy › Learn from international experts › Praxis related learning › Industry involvement › Daily: expert input, student team work, constant feedback and mentoring
- 35. Support from Game Industry – 14 Companies “The SGDSS has been on of the most profitable learning experiences I’ve ever had. Very valuable information, highly skilled professionals, many good contacts” - Pau Yanez, Spain Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 36. Student Views – 22 Universities “During the two weeks, I learnt so much about game ideas, game development and design. It was incredible to share my mind and ideas with others” - Dominic, Austria Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 37. Summer School Websites http://summerschool.engagelearning.eu http://sgdss14.engagelearning.eu Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 38. Summer School Online Course http://www.gamedesigncampus.com Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 39. JamToday Network Game Jam Tool Learning Hub . Coding . E-Health . Mathematics http://www.jamtoday.eu/ @JamTodayEU Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 40. JamToday Conference 11. 2. 2015 http://www.jamtoday.eu/ @JamTodayEU Prof. DI. Dr. Maja Pivec
- 41. Thank You www.majapivec.com @MajaPivec http://www.engagelearning.eu/ Media and Learning Conference, 21. 11. 2014