What is this resource?This website is an Open Educational Resource (OER) on Game-Based Learning (GBL).
Let the gaming begin! How to Engage with this OERThis OER will start with an introduction to Game-Based Learning and a reflection on whether you currently use GBL professionally. After this overview and an exploration of the GBL market, you will experience various GBLs from the past, the present and the future. After some gaming experiences, we ask you to contribute meaningfully to our discussion forums.
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Introductory Activity - AutoDrawTo get your creative juices flowing, let’s start with a friendly competition:
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Suggested Timeline
By MondayComplete the Introductory Activity, read through the GBL Introduction, and answer Discussion Question 1: "How do you currently use Game-Based Learning in your professional practice?"
(It may be useful to look ahead to the discussion questions to inform your learning throughout this OER) |
By WednesdayExplore Perspectives and play the games in GBL Through the Ages.
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By FridayRespond to at least two additional discussion questions.
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By SaturdayRespond to at least two posts made by other visitors.
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Learning Goals
The overarching goals for you as a learner as you work through this site are to:
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Note: If you’re working through the early content and find yourself frustrated by a lack of context from examples, don’t hesitate to take a peek at the later pages! Please explore this resource in whichever way works best for you.