Engage Workshop Berlin09 Part2

Engage in Game-Based Learning

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Workshop - Online Educa, Berlin 2009

Part two

Agenda• 11:15 – 13:00

• Game Based Learning or Game Based Teaching• Overview of Meta Games• A discussion on the use of Meta Games• The Taxonomy of Game Based Learning

• Role Playing the Industry• Examples of using RolePlay at University• Group work creating Roleplays• Presentation of ideas

• Conclusion• Summary, Feedback, Thank you, and Farewell

•Game-Based Learning or Game-based Teaching

Game-basedGame-basedLearningLearning

TaxonomyTaxonomy

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objective:

Memory/ Repetition/ Retention

Definition:

Factual Knowledge

Appropriate Games/ Typology:

Drill and PracticeQuiz gamesPuzzle games

Game Based LearningGame Based LearningGame Based LearningGame Based Learning

Appropriate Games/ Typology Examples:

Drill and PracticeQuiz gamesPuzzle games


Learning Outcomes

Buzz Bejeweled

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objective:

Dexterity/ Spread, Precision/ Motoric

Definition:

Sensorial/ dexterous knowledge


Combat/Fighting GamesDriving GamesSimulation Games



Combat/Fighting GamesDriving GamesSimulation Games


Learning Outcomes

Counter-Strike Cobra Gunship Simulator

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objective:

Applying Concepts/ Rules

Definition:

Translate knowledge into new context: use information, use methods, concepts, theories in new situations


Sport GamesDriving GamesAction GamesDrill and Practice



Sport GamesDriving GamesAction GamesDrill and Practice


Learning Outcomes

Need for Speed FIFA 08

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objective:

Decision-making (strategy & problem solving)

Definition:

Analysis of knowledge based on problem solving, prediction, drawing conclusions, choice making, reasoned argument


Strategy GamesAdventure GamesRole Play GamesSimulation Games



Strategy GamesAdventure GamesRole Play GamesSimulation Games


Learning Outcomes

Monkey Island Starcraft

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objective:

Ability to learn/ Self-assessment

Definition:

Evaluation


Role Play GamesSimulation Games



Role Play GamesSimulation Games


Learning Outcomes

Zoo Tycoon World of Warcraft

All screenshots remain the property of their respected ownersLara Croft and Tomb Raider are trademarks of Eidos Interactive Limited

Questions?Questions?Questions?Questions?

•Role Playing the Industry

Role Playing Role Playing About About

Educational Educational Game Design.Game Design.

Game-Based LearningInformation Design

Educational Games - GenresEducational Games - GenresEducational Games - GenresEducational Games - Genres

Traditionally 2D platform games

Often low-tech, low budget

Targeting at children aged 6-9 years

Often created by teachers and not developers

Game-Based Learning - GenresGame-Based Learning - GenresGame-Based Learning - GenresGame-Based Learning - Genres

Can use commercial recreational games (cots)

Often called Serious games

Can use 3D platforms and all Genres

Targeting at all ages and Industry training

Emerging market for Developers and Game Designers

Game about designing a gameGame about designing a gameGame about designing a gameGame about designing a game

Game-based Learning class was a role-play itself

Team work – one team, one company

Role within a team - role in a company game producer, game designer,game developer, programmer

Goal – concept of an educational game

Course OverviewCourse OverviewCourse OverviewCourse Overview

15 Unit course 45 minute lectures followed by 90 minute

practical.

Group work 4 students in each group.

Educational video game design Concept design, design documents, development

log.

Group assessment: Innovation, quality, completeness.

Group Work - why?Group Work - why?Group Work - why?Group Work - why?

Combined individual knowledge

Combined different strengths

Group motivation

Group ideas / mind mapping

Collaboration - work place preparation


Submission requirements for assessment….

Development Blog showing group progress Accessible throughout the semester

Completed game design document All topics addressed as per lectures Professional format and creative design

Poster and packaging samples for game Sample Screenshots for filmloop

10-minute group presentation


Learning outcomes of the course….

Educational game design Pedagogical terminology Professional proposal requirements Digital Game Industry awareness Self-reflection of learning process (blog) Improvement of written and conversational

English

Course StructureCourse StructureCourse StructureCourse Structure

Define your team: Roles, project phases, time line.

Define your game: Title, genre, platform, target audience.

Define your concept: Abstract, gameplay, game elements.

Test your concept: Gameflow analysis, prototype usability.

Create your presentation: Innovative, informative, professional.

DetailsDetailsDetailsDetails

are there similar applications available (make an analysis and outline what is in your game better, or what is good in other products that you can use in your game)

outline instructional elements (learning topics and learning goals)

didactical concept (how the technology is applied to achieve learning)

DetailsDetailsDetailsDetails

first screen designs (scribbles of screens, navigation elements, icons,…)

detailed design => storyboard (screen layout, navigation, buttons, typography, colours, text on the screen, audio, sequence of screens,…)

technical requirements / technical concept => game concept document.

Innovative Poster presentation and mockup of concept to “sell” your product.

Lecture TopicsLecture TopicsLecture TopicsLecture Topics

Course overview, Game-based learning

Game genres, platforms, and industry roles

Gender issues and target audience anaylsis

Design guidelines for successful games

Concept documents and the development cycle

Gameflow and usability testing

Educational games and learning outcomes

Game engines and development tools

Marketing, packaging, and promotion

Course resourcesCourse resourcesCourse resourcesCourse resources

Lectures covering all required aspects

Handouts for exercises

Sample documents provided

Website references and supplemental

readings

Blog comments by lecturer

Golden Pineapple AwardsGolden Pineapple AwardsGolden Pineapple AwardsGolden Pineapple Awards

”Ever had problems of losing parts of your

time machine’s outboard engine

and trying to reinvent those while traveling

through history of mankind? No?

Well, here we go!”

And the winner is ….And the winner is ….And the winner is ….And the winner is ….


Dare to Cook


Anaphylactic

Anaphylactic


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GPA, Summer School 2010...


Effective learning opportunityEffective learning opportunityEffective learning opportunityEffective learning opportunity

1. Provide a high intensity of interaction and

feedback.

2. Have specific goals and established procedures.

3. Be motivational.

4. Provide a continual feeling of challenge.

5. Provide a sense of direct engagement on the task

involved.

6. Provide the appropriate tools that fit the task.

7. Allow for the subjective experience.

[Norman (1993) and used later by Kasvi (2000)]

... and students’ opinion... and students’ opinion... and students’ opinion... and students’ opinion

75% - enjoyed the topic despite not considering

themselves to be game players

35% - would consider this for their own career

Best class in semester.

Very structured and clear what one has to achieve.

Enjoyed the topic and work.

Great work atmosphere.

In your Groups…In your Groups…

How could you use this in your class?

How would you change the roleplay?

What would be the theme?

What would be the lecture topics?

What would be the outputs?

Example…Example…

Event Management Company.

Lecture topics Budgeting Catering Staffing Security

Outputs A mock or Actual event Advertising material Planning documentation

•Presentation of Ideas

•Conclusions & Feedback

Engage in Game-Based Learning


Workshop - Online Educa, Berlin 2009

Thank you and Farewell

Engage Workshop Berlin09 Part2

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