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OLTD 508 - Game Based Learning
Instructor: Greg Lewis
Fall 2021
Along with game-based learning (GBL) constructs, learning principles for well-designed video games are examined. Various types of videogames are explored and assessed regarding their effectiveness as learning tools in a variety of settings. Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation to engage with content are explored, particularly as it relates to students, clients and employees.
Course description https://sites.google.com/gsuite.viu.ca/oltd508-gamebasedlearning/home/course-syllabus?authuser=4:
Students will examine the underlying concepts driving the thinking behind game based learning and the adoption of GBL in education including some of the challenges faced by educators. This course will offer opportunities to examine the notion of play and using games (electronic and other), solid learning using various types of games and criteria used for selection, gamification techniques and integrating them into the classroom, and potential ways of leveraging gaming content for educational use. It will also allow for an inquiry based exploration of some area of interest pertaining to game based learning as a possible bridge into MEDL 680.
Course description https://sites.google.com/gsuite.viu.ca/oltd508-gamebasedlearning/home/course-syllabus?authuser=4:
Students will examine the underlying concepts driving the thinking behind game based learning and the adoption of GBL in education including some of the challenges faced by educators. This course will offer opportunities to examine the notion of play and using games (electronic and other), solid learning using various types of games and criteria used for selection, gamification techniques and integrating them into the classroom, and potential ways of leveraging gaming content for educational use. It will also allow for an inquiry based exploration of some area of interest pertaining to game based learning as a possible bridge into MEDL 680.
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