Games for Learning Webinar

Games for Learning Webinar

Games for Learning Webinar

Tuesday August 18, 2020 8pm (EST)

Overview

Games are powerful platforms for entertainment and engagement. But can you use games for learning? Turns out that you can! You just need to put games in the right hands and use the right structure.  Games can be used to engage students; reinforce learning outcomes; and create enviable activities that promote achievement and mastery. In this webinar we’ll cover what “games-based learning is” as well as how different learning theories (like self-determination) influence student learning.  Games will be reviewed as a way to prime and scaffold students for learning. The “core loop” is the heart of games and this webinar will review how to use the core loop of established games to your advantage.  Student progression systems; educator observations; and games-based learning outcomes will be covered as well as how educators can use games for assessment.

Content Overview

-What is Games-Based Learning?

-Self-Determination and Student Learning

-Games as Cognitive Priming

-Game Structure for Learning

-Creating and Using a Feedback Loop

-Progression Systems for Students

-Educator Observation of Games-Based Learning

-Games-Based Learning Outcomes

-Games for Assessment

Presenter

Dave Eng, EdD

Games-Based Learning, University XP

Dr. Dave Eng

Dave Eng is an intellectual and creative educator, designer, and researcher who combines games, theory, and technology.  Dave hosts the blog on games-based learning at www.universityxp.com.  In addition, he also hosts the podcast and YouTube Channel “Experience Points” on using games for learning. Dave serves as a faculty member & educational technologist at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. Dave is a prolific speaker appearing at over 20 different academic and professional conferences.  His research interests include professional development, learning theory, technology, and games. Find out more at www.davengdesign.com