Using Computer-based Games and Simulations to Enhance Learning
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 from 01:30 PM to 04:30 PM
(Kent Library Little Theatre)
Facilitators: Steve Hoffman, Mike Rodgers, and Allen Gathman
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Tentative Schedule | ||
| TIME | ACTIVITY | |
| 1:30 - 1:40 | Opening Remarks | |
| 1:40 - 2:00 | (Allen) Jeopardy: Game Show Pro 3 from LearningWare (use to introduce terms) | |
| 2:00 - 2:30 | (Mike) What are games? What are simulations? Why should I use them in my teaching? Runescape Demo by Rachel Rodgers - why do games like Runescape appeal to 21st Century Learners? |
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| 2:30 - 2:45 | (Allen) SimCity 4 from EA Games and A Tale of Two (Boys') Cities | Marc Prensky:
Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants Educating the Net Generation, Educause 2004 presentation by Diana Oblinger |
| 2:45 - 2:55 |
- Break - |
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| 2:55 - 3:10 |
(Allen) Obtaining Games and Simulations that Work: Option 1 - Write your own
(Flash sessions) Natural Selection Game Embryo Shuffler Game |
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| 3:10 - 3:50 | (Steve) WWII Simulation from Muzzy Lane Software | |
| 3:50 - 4:20 | (Mike) Obtaining Games that Work: Option 2 - Adapt existing products Using a simulation - learning about the Ideal Gas Law - Games and Simulations support a Guided Inquiry approach to learning Where can I find games and simulations? MERLOT Many commercial providers exist |
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| 4:20 - 4:30 | Wrap-up and Evaluations | |
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