Once Again, Games Can and Do Teach!
Once Again, Games Can and Do Teach!
Once Again, Games Can and Do Teach!
By Karl Kapp
March 4, 2013
Summary
Ruth Clark's article in Learning Solutions Magazine, "Why Games Don't Teach," argues against games as effective instructional tools, claiming they're misleading. However, numerous studies counter this, demonstrating games' efficacy in teaching diverse subjects. Richard Blunt's studies for the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) group revealed significant academic improvements in classes using games compared to those without. Connolly et al.'s meta-analysis further supported this, emphasizing games' effectiveness in knowledge acquisition and motivation. Additionally, research highlights games' ability to simulate real-world scenarios, enhancing learning and confidence. Despite challenges like lacking taxonomies for game selection, evidence overwhelmingly supports games as potent educational tools, urging a focus on leveraging their strengths for effective instruction.
Reference
Kapp, K. (2013, March 4). Once again, games can and do teach! [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.learningguild.com/articles/1113/once-again-games-can-and-do-teach/?rd=1