Game Based Learning Constructing Engaged Learning Environment Using Digital Games Eric Tao, Ph.D. Chair, School of Information Technology and Communications Design Director, Center for Interactive Media & Games (CIMGames) California State University Monterey Bay
Introduce Myself Why are you here? – Attracted by the title? – Asked by the administration – Attracted by the handsome guy?
I Do what I Preach Teach vs. learn Learn vs. test Test vs. demonstrate demonstrate vs. perform Perform vs. solving real problems … have a productive, fulfilling, happy life
Problems in learning Wrong – problem in teaching What is the greatest challenge in the classroom? Disengaged students. – Why are we learning this? – This is boring – I don’t understand the book at all – Is this useful – etc
Exercise What game do you like most and why List 3 problems you would like your students to solve after finishing your course What can be the most engaging game/activities/project you can design for each of these (or all of these)
Three trends for GBL Learners are different Pace of change is different Problems are different – No clear solution or procedure – Trial and error is norm Technology provide individualized interactive tools
Three ways of learning Analysis – philosophy, logical Empirical – experiment, scientific methods Trial and error – games, most working environment, real behavior change, case studies, project-based learning But we only do the first two?!
UPS can’t deliver to an empty home
Engage!
Einstein I don’t teach, I just arrange an environment so my students can learn. It is not how good the school are, it is how good the classmates are
Lao-Tse Wu wei er zhi??
Example US Military K-12 Higher-Ed programs, including MBA
CIMGames Center for Interactive Media and Games – Funded by Department of Homeland Security Research and development in interactive media, entertainment, games for instructive purpose.
Q & A
Keeping Playing and Learning