games based learning inspire innovate conference
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This presentation was shown at the Inspire Innovate 2012 conference.TRANSCRIPT
Level Up!Embedding games based learning in your classroom
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Thomas TurnerScott ManningFatema Al AliTiffany Williams
Who are these person talking to me?
Why games based learning?http://wp.nmc.org/horizon2011/sections/game-based-learning/
Gaming in Australia“Digital media brings a continuing
change to one’s understanding and learning.”
“Games offer a sense of achievement, teamwork and learning to overcome problems.”
• It is NOT about embedding educational games• It is NOT about
interactive quizzes• It is NOT gamification
What is games based learning?
Out of the box learning
Out of the box learning
Using games as a text type
Creating games
(1) What was the storyline in the game?(2) What was the goal in the game?(3) How did you know you were doing a
good job in the game?(4) How do you know you weren’t doing
a good job in the game?(5) How does the game make you do a
good job?(6) How can you use this game in the
classroom?
Let’s play
• It’s about LEARNING• Play games yourself• Start small• Consult your community• Watch Good Game Spawn Point• Collaborate with others – Twitter, Yammer, etc
Tips for GBL