In this episode of Experience Points, host Dave Eng interviews Dr. Ryan Schaaf, an award-winning professor and author, about the transformative role of digital games-based learning in education. Dr. Schaaf shares his journey as a gamer and educator, highlighting how games foster skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking. He explores the unique needs of the "always-on generation" and discusses barriers to adoption, such as funding, training, and data privacy. Offering actionable advice, Dr. Schaaf suggests educators start small by integrating vetted games into lessons. He also teases an upcoming resource to support educators in adopting game-based learning.
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