The ABCs of Games and Gamification
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Andy PetroskiDirector of Learning TechnologiesAsst. Professor of Learning TechnologiesHarrisburg University of Science & Technology@apetroskiwww.linkedin.com/in/apetroski/http://www.slideshare.net/apetroski
LTMS
CAELT
Harrisburg University
What is your main reason for attending this webinar?
The ABC . . . Ds
How can you start using games / simulations / gamification?
Analysis
Benefits
Considerations
Definitions
A rose by any other name . . .
Kleenex or tissue?
Immersive Learning• Activities• Games• Serious Games• Simulations• Virtual Worlds• Embedded in
Learning
Gamification• Points• Status• Leaderboards• Embedded in
Behavior
Kleenex!
Gamification• Points• Status• Leaderboards• Embedded in Behavior• Activities• Games• Serious Games• Simulations• Virtual Worlds• Embedded in Learning
Immersive Learning | Games | Simulation | Gamification
Why?
Benefits
MIND mouseOVER
Info Info Activity Info Quiz
Problem Decision Decision Decision Solution(s)
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(a) contextual bridging, (b) high time-on-task,
(c) motivation and goal orientation, even after failure,
(d) providing learners with cues, hints and partial solutions to keep them progressing,
(e) personalization of learning, and
(f) infinite patience
Game Attributes & Learning
story character goal
obstacles feedback levels
mechanics
Simple Games Serious Games Simulation
• Primarily single player• Drill and Practice• Game show / TV show
themes• Content driven• Limited play time /
sessions
• Primarily single player• Decision making• Disconnected Themes• Variable driven• Moderate play time /
sessions
• Single or Multiplayer• Planning and decisions• Contextual themes• Experience driven• Expansive play time /
sessions
Types of Experiences
simple games Simple Games
• Primarily single player• Drill and Practice• Game show / TV show
themes• Content driven• Limited play time /
sessions
serious games
Serious Games
• Primarily single player• Decision making• Disconnected themes• Variable driven• Moderate play time /
sessions
http://seriousgamesmarket.blogspot.com/2013/12/serious-games-for-achieving-sales-goals.html
simulated environments
Simulation
• Single or Multiplayer• Planning and decisions• Contextual themes• Experience driven• Expansive play time /
sessions
http://www.nexlearn.com | http://www.umuc.edu
Simple Games Serious Games Simulation
• Primarily single player• Drill and Practice• Game show / TV show
themes• Content driven• Limited play time /
sessions
• Primarily single player• Decision making• Disconnected Themes• Variable driven• Moderate play time /
sessions
• Single or Multiplayer• Planning and decisions• Contextual themes• Experience driven• Expansive play time /
sessions
Types of Experiences
examples
examplesBiology Concept Games
Information Literacy Game
Personal Health Decisions Game
Meeting Etiquette Simulation
Understand and apply DNA / RNA concepts
Apply and improve information literacy skills
Increase wellness visits and engage in health management
Use proper business meeting etiquette
Technology Manager Simulation
Lab Safety Classroom Simulations
Legal Issues Training
Make decisions in a high stakes project
Practice proper lab safety to avoid injury or fatality
React appropriately to employee interactions that involve legal issues
Immersive Learning | Games | Simulation | Gamification
Where?
Consider this . . .
Instructional DesignFirst Principles of Instruction | Problem-Based Instructional Design
Action Mapping
Consider this . . .
Game DesignLearning Fun
Consider this . . .
TechnologyDoes it really matter?
Consider this . . .
OrganizationAre you ready?
Gamification
• Points• Status• Leaderboards• Embedded in Behavior• Activities• Games• Serious Games• Simulations• Virtual Worlds• Embedded in Learning
story character goal
obstacles feedback levels
mechanics
Gamification
The ABC . . . Ds
How can you start using games/ simulations / gamification?
Analysis
Benefits
Considerations
Definitions
Andy PetroskiDirector of Learning TechnologiesAsst. Professor of Learning TechnologiesHarrisburg University of Science & Technology@apetroskiwww.linkedin.com/in/apetroski/http://www.slideshare.net/apetroski
LTMS
CAELT
Harrisburg University
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