Game Based Learning (Week 9- 30.04.2020)

Game Based Learning





Games can be used as a support tool to complement traditional teaching methods to improve the learning experience of the learners while also teaching other skills such as following rules, adaptation, problem solving, interaction, critical thinking skills, creativity, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
What is Game Design?
Game design is the use of creativity and design to develop a game for entertainment or educational purposes. It involves creating compelling stories, characters, goals, rules and challenges that drive interactions with other characters, users or objects. 
¡  Game based learning (GBL) is defined as learning through games (Prensky).
¡  It has type of gameplay that has defined learning outcomes.
¡  The core concept behind game-based learning is teaching through repetition, failure and the accomplishment of goals which redefines engagement in learning.


Game-based Learning is steadily becoming implemented in multiple levels of education. It is  about changing the approach of students towards learning and the approach of learning towards students. The goal is for students to enjoy the process of learning itself.
As a teacher I see that when students learn through game-based learning, they enjoy the process more, which helps retention.
Learning games also provide students a safe environment for failure. It can be hard for students, especially adolescents, to fail in a public setting like a classroom. Games give them a chance to try out new things. If they fail in the environment of the game, then they can simply try again and learn from their mistakes. Instead of education based on rote memorization, students learn through experimentation and trial and error.
As a teacher I see that when students learn through game-based learning, they enjoy the process more, which increases their motivation.  Teachers find students lack of motivation in learning and the want to bring  an interactive learning tool. At this point game-based learning can be a great opportunity.


 References

Gamification and game-based learning. Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo. (May, 2020). Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/educational-technologies/all/gamification-and-game-based-learning


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