Play.analyze.create using games in ed

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• #3: Andy Games and simulations at Harrisburg University
• #4: Andy What level? Elementary Middle School High School Higher Ed Other How have you used games in your classroom? – pull this poll from the other session. Demonstrating/using a simulation Playing an educational game Discussing a commercial game Using “gamification” techniques Other I have not used games in the classroom
• #5: Poll Title: How have you used games in the classroom? http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/Ei7uze7Fnb9E5tU
• #6: Andy Game elements and learning Game format vs. game design (7 minutes) Games are not inherently fun; fun doesn’t just happen. It is carefully planned, designed, iterated upon and executed. Most games are composed of the following elements: Story (what happened before I started playing, what information do the players need to begin…) [except in abstractions; Flow, Tetris, Peggles, Bejewled, …] Character(s) / Role(s) (who are the cast of characters, what is my role in the world, …) Goal (like movies games follow a structure where the goes on a journey with the purpose of achieving a goal. In some instances the goal is unknown but is revealed to the player during the journey) Obstacle(s) (these are things that players must overcome; a level boss, mastery of a skill, proficiency in a subject area, …) Status / Feedback (reward systems) (what happens when the player overcomes an obstacle, how is advancement expressed [fireworks, gold stars, achievements, pay increase,] most often this feedback is related to what motivates the player Levels: are used to validate performance or break content into smaller chunks. Successful games and experiences are interwoven with these elements. It’s when story, challenges, rewards, and achievements are in balance that we perceive the experience as fun.
• #7: Andy Educational games can’t just be fun. There has to be a learning outcome. This was put together by a graduate student – Nancy Konopka for a presentation on games and simulations for learning It is a representation of how games support learning principles and educational outcomes and how game mechanics are connected to learning principles.
• #8: Andy There are several other game attributes that are particularly useful for learning such as (a) contextual bridging, (b) high time-on-task, (c) motivation and goal orientation, even after failure, (d) providing learners with cues, hints and partial solutions to keep them progressing, (e) personalization of learning, and (f) infinite patience.
• #9: Constructivism - Gardner’s Theory of multiple Intelligences Text Chat: Have you heard of multiple intelligences? Human’s have more than just cognitive intelligence and knowledge that can be measured by standard assessments. Logical and linguistic are the two intelligences most often focused on and measured as part of standardized tests and IQ tests. In his theory, Gardner emphasizes that not all students do well in only focusing on two primary intelligences and there should be a broader vision of education, where teachers use different methodologies, exercises and activities to reach all students, not just those who excel at linguistic and logical intelligence Games and simulations provide environments where multiple intelligences can be addressed and those that are weaker in linguistic and logical intelligence can still thrive and learn (and develop their linguistic and logical competencies)
• #10: Andy Text chat: Have you heard of flow theory? Flow and Cycles of Expertise This concept that the brain can get overwhelmed is accounted for in game design by leveling. There are two design concepts related to leveling that we can apply to learning design to improve our learning ROI. Flow: Combination and balance of use of existing skills (ability) with acquiring new skills (challenge) that keeps the person engaged. Otherwise, if something is too challenging it’s frustrating. If it’s too easy, it’s boring. Goal: stay on the line or a little above or a little below. Cycles of Expertise: Learners practicing skills until they are nearly automatic, then having those skills fail that cause the learners to think again and learn new skills. (Pacing) Analogous to riding a bike. When you’re learning or experiencing something new you’re biking up hill. When you’re using something you know you’re biking down hill. An example of these strategies in a game would be: 1st Level = pretty easy (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?) 2nd Level = knowledge + some new challenges 3rd Level = knowledge, but need to apply it a little faster 4th Level = knowledge + some new challenges Final Level = Cumulative application (really, really hard, but really fun and engaging) How is most learning structured? Module 1: new stuff Module 2: more new stuff Module 3: more new stuff Module 4: more new Module 5: Summary Assessment
• #11: bit.ly/X4FKJD Plog, glog and mod examples
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• #14: Andy Quest to learn Supports a dynamic curriculum that uses the underlying design principles of games to create academically challenging, immersive, game-like learning experiences for students. Games and other forms of digital media also model the complexity and promise of “systems.” Understanding and accounting for this complexity is a fundamental literacy of the 21st century. 6th-12th grade school launched in fall 2009 http://q2l.org/
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• #17: Andy Kahoot https://getkahoot.com/ iPad Games Study Island Immune Attack Dimension M http://www.dimensionu.com/math/ Poll: Which simple games are you using for education? Text chat: Any other games that you use or know of that might fit into this category?
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• #21: Andy Angry Birds Lemonade Stand iCivics http://www.icivics.org/ Virtual Worlds simulations Hot Shot Business http://disney.go.com/hotshot/hsb2/index.html Jason Project Poll: Which simulated environments are you using for education Text chat: Any other games that you use or know of that might fit into this category?
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• #25: Andy Sims Civilization Minecraft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0BN5AWOe8 http://minecraftedu.com/ World of Warcraft Virtual Worlds Poll: Which adventure worlds are you using for education? Text chat: Any other games that you use or know of that might fit into this category?
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