Game-based learning
Posted by: ashleytan on: October 8, 2009
I have led my ICT classes through another game-based learning module. After a bit of tinkering, I think I have something I can suggest to my colleagues.
This semester I included a different presentation at the end of the module: My favourite Prezi presentation platform!
Most of my teacher trainees have been actively blogging about their gaming experiences. If you asked me for one that stands out, it has to be Verin’s reflection after the second gaming session. She linked some of James Paul Gee’s learning principles after experiencing gaming from a student’s perspective. Putting on a teacher’s hat, she came to this conclusion:
It is not necessary to engage in games, per se, to be involved in game-based learning in the classroom. This is because we should look at the strategies behind them and incorporate them into our teaching.
Exactly!
Speaking of blogs, a friend on Facebook sent out a notification that the Jurong Regional Library is having a gaming session. See the Rambling Librarian’s blog entry for details.
4 Responses to "Game-based learning"
2 | Ivan Chew
October 28, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Hi Dr. Tan, thanks for helping to publicise this event. BTW, the preview session received good responses. There were also some NIE teacher trainees as participants. Maybe they were your students. In any case, thanks for passing the word for this event. The library is set to open 4 “live” sessions to public in the next 2 months. Cheers!
ashleytan
October 28, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Hi Ivan,
Glad to hear that the response was good. I emailed all four of my classes so I would not be surprised if a few of them showed up at the event.
October 12, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Hi Sir,
sorry to have almost missed saying hi to you in school today. was “engaged” in an intellectual banter about neoliberalism in economic geography. =)
but just want to share with you something which i thought would be applicable in your classes.
although yes it is not exactly game based learning per se, its something they call the fun theory.
http://www.rolighetsteorin.se/en/
regards,
Arman Alluwie
October 12, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Thanks for sharing the link, Arman. Fun is the basis for gaming!
I received an RSS update from your old blog and you sounded a bit frustrated. I hope that all is well with you.