What is a learning game?
What is a learning game?
What is a learning game?
Using games as a medium for learning is called games-based learning. Often times these games are created from the ground up to be used for teaching and learning. These are usually simulations or serious games. However, games can also be adapted for educational purposes. These are called learning games.
Other than using a game for learning… what makes a learning game?
This guide will answer what learning games are. In addition, common problems and challenges with learning games will be reviewed. Key characteristics of learning games will be provided as well as attributes that make good learning games. The guide closes with how to design learning games as well as provides an argument on using games for learning.
Dave Eng, EdD
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