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| Semester: | Summer 2023 |
| Number: | 0858-611-001 |
| Instructor: | Erik Fox-Jackson |
| Days: | TBA |
| Note: | Online, Asynchronous |
| Location: | Online |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Status: | This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| Course Meets: | July 6 - August 9 |
| Notes: |
Instructors Approval Required For Non-Educationmajors |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Related Syllabi: |
Chia Yuan Hung for
Fall 2014* |
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*Attention Students: Please note that the syllabi available for your view on these pages are for example only. The instructors and requirements for each course are subject to change each semester. If you enroll in a particular course, your instructor and course outline may differ from what is presented here. |
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| Description: |
Digital games are one of the most successful entertainment forms among teenagers and adults alike. Their potential role in the classroom continues to be a subject of debate. This course introduces students to the key topics in the field, including game theory, design, genre and learning principles contained in games. |
| Learning Goals: |
The course has two main goals. Firstly, it introduces students to a range of game genres that have been popular in education. Secondly, it covers a range of learning principles, research topics, controversies, and potential applications for video games and simulations in education, and gives students the foundations for applying both analog and digital games in educational contexts.By the end of the course, students should be able to:Understand major topics in educational games and simulationsSituate video games and learning in its historical manifestations – military exercises, simulations, game theory, board games and digital (video) gamesUnderstand the difference between exogenous and endogenous games, and design a simple endogenous game that can be used to teach a specific topicUnderstand the key differences between popular game genresAnalyze and reflect on the potential of existing games and their potential in educational contexts *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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