Introduction to game based learning
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The document discusses an event on teaching effectiveness at Lycoming College, focusing on the integration of games in education. It highlights key concepts such as problem-based learning, active learning, and gamification, emphasizing the importance of goals, rules, and challenges in both gaming and traditional educational methods. The document also encourages the use of online games and student involvement in game design to enhance learning experiences.
Introduction to game based learning
- 1. Lycoming College Teaching Effectiveness Event November 10, 2011
- 2. How quickly can you identify the following games?
- 9. • Game = “form of PLAY with GOALS and STRUCTURE”
- 14. • Trying out new personality
- 15. • Scaffolding
- 17. • Scientific method: • Hypothesis based on information • Action • Analyze (immediate) feedback VS.
- 19. • Goals • Rules • Challenge • Interaction
- 20. • Goals • Rules Also elements of traditional education • Challenge • Interaction
- 21. • Goals • Rules Also elements of traditional education • Challenge • Interaction Key element of ACTIVE learning
- 22. • Goals • Rules • Challenge • Interaction Activity Game Gamification
- 25. • Rooted in Problem-Based Learning • Edutainment • Oregon Trail • Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego • Math Blasters • Games for trivia vs. procedures/problem-solving/systems Educational Fun Content
- 29. • Introduction • Debriefing • PLAYTESTING!!!
- 30. • Assess incoming knowledge • Gating/”choke points” for key concepts • Discussion during “debriefing” activity
- 37. • Look for online games in your field (Digital Learning Materials or DLMs) • Use relevant analogies (fantasy football, Skinner, etc.) • Assign game design to students • Adapt commercial video games • Design your own
Editor's Notes
- #23: Story and humor