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By Linda Lampert
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
- Recall the difference between gamification and gaming.
- Describe the history of gaming.
- Recall some benefits and practical uses of gaming in an educational setting.
- Recall some of the criticisms of gaming in education.
- Recall some popular games that are used in education.
- Test out and use games that can be used in educational setting.
Games in Education Presentation
Games in Education Presentation
Source: http://www.technapex.com/2012/10/games-in-the-classroom-by-the-numbers-infographic/ (Full infographic can be located here also.)
Neurology Finds That Video Games Are Good for Your Brain
Neurology Finds That Video Games Are Good for Your Brain
Please complete both of the fun activities below.
Please complete both of the fun activities below.
Activity 1: Quizizz Game
Activity 1: Quizizz Game
- Go to: join.quizizz.com
- Enter game code: 186070
- This activity should take only a few minutes. Please complete this by 11/12. Have fun.
Side note: This can be played live also. I created it as a 'homework' assignment.
Activity 2: Scavenger Hunt Fun
Activity 2: Scavenger Hunt Fun
- Please go to https://www.goosechase.com/edu/ and sign up for an account.
- Download the Goose Chase app on your phone.
- Open the app and search for our scavenger hunt: NJCUEDTCH5 - Gaming in Education.
- Select your team & join the game.
- Password: njcu
- Have fun and good luck! May the best team win!
Supplemental Goose Chase Information (for those that are interested):
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
Please choose a discussion questions and respond on Blackboard.
- Are some computer games bad for children?
- How does someone who grew up playing computer games learn differently than someone who did not?
- How can educational games inspire new curricula? Do computer games increase the types of content that can be learned formally?
- Tell us about some games that you have used in an educational setting that worked well for you or perhaps, didn't work well for you. This is optional, but feel free to share educational games that you love on this Padlet, which is seen below: https://padlet.com/llampert/y0tq0uuikxoo. (If you have never used Padlet, click sign up. It takes 2 seconds with the 'Google Log In' feature. Then click the pink circle with plus sign to add your information.)
References
References
Hannify, B. (2012, October 26). Gaming in the classroom by the numbers. Technapex. Retrieved from http://www.technapex.com/2012/10/games-in-the-classroom-by-the-numbers-infographic/
Heick, T. (2012). A brief history of video games in education. TeachThought. Retrieved from https://www.teachthought.com/technology/a-brief-history-of-video-games-in-education/
Isaacs, S. (2015, January 15). The difference between gamification and game-based learning. ASCD In Service. Retrieved from http://inservice.ascd.org/the-difference-between-gamification-and-game-based-learning/
Loo, K. (2015, January 4). 7 ways video games will help your kids in school. Huffington Post. Retrieved from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/kara-loo/7-ways-video-games-help_b_6084990.html
Needleman, A. (May 8, 2017). A quick history of educational video games. Retrieved from https://www.gamerpros.co/education-and-video-games/
Novotney, A. (2015). Gaming to learn. American Psychological Association. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/04/gaming.aspx
Palmer, A. (2015, January 30). Neurology find that video games are good for the brain. Gaming and Education: Engagement in Learning. Retrieved from https://gamingandeducationengagementinlearning.com/2015/01/30/neurology-finds-that-video-games-are-good-for-your-brain/
Sneyd, T. (2017, April 26). How video games are changing education. The Gizmo Life. Retrieved from https://thegizmolife.com/video-gaming-and-education/
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