A talk on challenges inherent in using games in the college classroom and approaches to overcoming them using careful selection of student learning objectives and ungrading strategies for assessment.
Details
Timing:
Wed 10:00 AM - Wed 11:00 AM
Location:
JW
/ Room 202
Long Description:
This presentation presents approaches to using games in the college classroom with an eye toward avoiding frequent pitfalls, especially with regards to assessment. It explores the types of skills that are best learned through games, misconceptions about the possibility of learning through play, and ways in which ungrading strategies can be used to appropriately assess desired student learning outcomes.
Event Website:
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Organizing Group:
GM Names:
Jeremy Robinson, Trade Day General
Event Type:
Game System:
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Rules Edition:
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# Players:
1 - 50 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
Yes
Tournament?:
No
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Wednesday
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
25 tickets available