Learning Mechanics and Assessment Mechanics for Games for Learning

Learning Mechanics and Assessment Mechanics for Games for Learning

Jan L. Plass, Bruce D. Homer, Charles Kinzer, Jonathan Frye

Abstract

"In this paper, we will discuss the approach for assessment of learning and related learner variables taken by the Games for Learning Institute (G4LI). We will first describe game mechanics in general, and then introduce the concepts of learning mechanics and assessment mechanics and describe criteria for their design and requirements of how they can inform the design of related game mechanics."

Reference

Plass, J. L., Homer, B. D., Kinzer, C., Frye, J., & Perlin, K. (2011). Learning mechanics and assessment mechanics for games for learning. G4LI White Paper, 1, 2011. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272815253_Learning_Mechanics_and_Assessment_Mechanics_for_Games_for_Learning

Keywords

Mechanics, Learning, Games-Based Learning, Teaching, Education