Using Games And Simulations For Teaching And Assessment

Author : Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781317814672

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Using Games and Simulations for Teaching and Assessment by Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez Pdf

Using Games and Simulations for Teaching and Assessment: Key Issues comprises a multidisciplinary investigation into the issues that arise when using games and simulations for educational purposes. Using both theoretical and empirical analyses, this collection examines cognitive, motivational, and psychometric issues with a focus on STEM content. Unlike other research-based volumes that focus solely on game design or the theoretical basis behind gaming, this book unites previously disparate communities of researchers—from civilian to military contexts as well as multiple disciplines—to critically explore current problems and illustrate how instructionally effective games and simulations should be planned and evaluated. While computer-based simulations and games have the potential to improve the quality of education and training, Using Games and Simulations for Teaching and Assessment: Key Issues shows how the science of learning should underlie the use of such technologies. Through a wide-ranging yet detailed examination, chapter authors provide suggestions for designing and developing games, simulations, and intelligent tutoring systems that are scientifically-based, outcomes-driven, and cost-conscious.

Author : Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez,Stephen E. Watson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000427615

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Theoretical Issues of Using Simulations and Games in Educational Assessment by Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez,Stephen E. Watson Pdf

Presenting original studies and rich conceptual analyses, this volume reports on theoretical issues involved in the use of simulations and games in educational assessment. Chapters consider how technologies can be used to effectively assess, modify, and enhance learning and assessment in education and training. By highlighting theoretical issues arising from the use of games and simulations as assessment tools for selection and classification, training, and evaluation across educational and workplace contexts, the volume offers both broad conceptual views on assessment, as well as rich descriptions of various, context-specific applications. Through a focus that includes both quantitative and qualitative approaches, policy implications, meta-analysis, and constructs, the volume highlights commonalities and divergence in theoretical research being conducted in relation to K-12, post-secondary, and military education and assessment. In doing so, the collection enhances understanding of how games and simulations can intersect with the science of learning to improve educational outcomes. Given its rigorous and multidisciplinary approach, this book will prove an indispensable resource for researchers and scholars in the fields of educational assessment and evaluation, educational technology, military psychology, and educational psychology.

Author : L.A. Annetta,Stephen Bronack
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789460913297

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Serious Educational Game Assessment: Practical Methods and Models for Educational Games, Simulations and Virtual Worlds by L.A. Annetta,Stephen Bronack Pdf

In an increasingly scientific and technological world the need for a knowledgeable citizenry, individuals who understand the fundamentals of technological ideas and think critically about these issues, has never been greater. There is growing appreciation across the broader education community that educational three dimensional virtual learning environments are part of the daily lives of citizens, not only regularly occurring in schools and in after-school programs, but also in informal settings like museums, science centers, zoos and aquariums, at home with family, in the workplace, during leisure time when children and adults participate in community-based activities. This blurring of the boundaries of where, when, why, how and with whom people learn, along with better understandings of learning as a personally constructed, life-long process of making meaning and shaping identity, has initiated a growing awareness in the field that the questions and frameworks guiding assessing these environments should be reconsidered in light of these new realities. The audience for this book will be researchers working in the Serious Games arena along with distance education instructors and administrators and students on the cutting edge of assessment in computer generated environments.

Author : Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781317814665

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Using Games and Simulations for Teaching and Assessment by Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez Pdf

Using Games and Simulations for Teaching and Assessment: Key Issues comprises a multidisciplinary investigation into the issues that arise when using games and simulations for educational purposes. Using both theoretical and empirical analyses, this collection examines cognitive, motivational, and psychometric issues with a focus on STEM content. Unlike other research-based volumes that focus solely on game design or the theoretical basis behind gaming, this book unites previously disparate communities of researchers—from civilian to military contexts as well as multiple disciplines—to critically explore current problems and illustrate how instructionally effective games and simulations should be planned and evaluated. While computer-based simulations and games have the potential to improve the quality of education and training, Using Games and Simulations for Teaching and Assessment: Key Issues shows how the science of learning should underlie the use of such technologies. Through a wide-ranging yet detailed examination, chapter authors provide suggestions for designing and developing games, simulations, and intelligent tutoring systems that are scientifically-based, outcomes-driven, and cost-conscious.

Author : Elizabeth Bradley
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030445263

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Games and Simulations in Teacher Education by Elizabeth Bradley Pdf

This book includes more than twenty computer games and simulations for use in teacher training. Each of these simulations is innovative and presents an opportunity for pre-service teachers to have hands-on experience in an area of need prior to teaching in the classroom. Information on the simulation origins, including theoretical underpinnings, goals, characteristics, relevant research/program evaluation results, discussion of benefits and limitations as well as dissemination, recommended use, scope of practice, etc. of each game or simulation are included. Pre-service and new teachers will gain a number of useful skills through completion of these simulations and higher education faculty and administrators will gain a plethora of research-based and effective training tools for use in their teacher training programs.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Science Education,Committee on Science Learning: Computer Games, Simulations, and Education
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309212663

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Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Science Education,Committee on Science Learning: Computer Games, Simulations, and Education Pdf

At a time when scientific and technological competence is vital to the nation's future, the weak performance of U.S. students in science reflects the uneven quality of current science education. Although young children come to school with innate curiosity and intuitive ideas about the world around them, science classes rarely tap this potential. Many experts have called for a new approach to science education, based on recent and ongoing research on teaching and learning. In this approach, simulations and games could play a significant role by addressing many goals and mechanisms for learning science: the motivation to learn science, conceptual understanding, science process skills, understanding of the nature of science, scientific discourse and argumentation, and identification with science and science learning. To explore this potential, Learning Science: Computer Games, Simulations, and Education, reviews the available research on learning science through interaction with digital simulations and games. It considers the potential of digital games and simulations to contribute to learning science in schools, in informal out-of-school settings, and everyday life. The book also identifies the areas in which more research and research-based development is needed to fully capitalize on this potential. Learning Science will guide academic researchers; developers, publishers, and entrepreneurs from the digital simulation and gaming community; and education practitioners and policy makers toward the formation of research and development partnerships that will facilitate rich intellectual collaboration. Industry, government agencies and foundations will play a significant role through start-up and ongoing support to ensure that digital games and simulations will not only excite and entertain, but also motivate and educate.

Author : Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez,Stephen E. Watson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000390056

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Using Cognitive and Affective Metrics in Educational Simulations and Games by Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez,Stephen E. Watson Pdf

Presenting original studies and rich conceptual analyses, this volume explores how cognitive and affective metrics can be used to effectively assess, modify, and enhance learning and assessment outcomes of simulations and games used in education and training. The volume responds to the increasing use of computer-based simulations and games across academic and professional sectors by bringing together contributions from different research communities, including K-12 and postsecondary education, medical, and military contexts. Drawing on empirical results, the chapter authors focus on the design and assessment of educational simulations and games. They describe how quantitative and qualitative metrics can be used effectively to evaluate and tailor instructional resources to the cognitive and affective needs of the individual learner. In doing so, the volume enhances understanding of how games and simulations can intersect with the science of learning to improve educational outcomes. Given its rigorous and multidisciplinary approach, this book will prove an indispensable resource for researchers and scholars in the fields of educational assessment and evaluation, educational technology, military psychology, and educational psychology.

Author : Ellington, Henry (Director, Educational Development Unit, Robert Gordon University),Fowlie, Joannie,Gordon, Monica
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134731787

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Using Games and Simulations in the Classroom by Ellington, Henry (Director, Educational Development Unit, Robert Gordon University),Fowlie, Joannie,Gordon, Monica Pdf

Games and simulations are an effective way of supporting the curriculum. This handbook demonstrates how to develop and use games and simulations in schools. It provides practical advice and guidance on how and when to use these as well as illustrative cases from nursery schools to secondary level.

Author : Dirk Ifenthaler,Deniz Eseryel,Xun Ge
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781461435464

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Assessment in Game-Based Learning by Dirk Ifenthaler,Deniz Eseryel,Xun Ge Pdf

The capabilities and possibilities of emerging game-based learning technologies bring about a new perspective of learning and instruction. This, in turn, necessitates alternative ways to assess the kinds of learning that is taking place in the virtual worlds or informal settings. accordingly, aligning learning and assessment is the core for creating a favorable and effective learning environment. The edited volume will cover the current state of research, methodology, assessment, and technology of game-based learning. There will be contributions from international distinguished researchers which will present innovative work in the areas of educational psychology, educational diagnostics, educational technology, and learning sciences. The edited volume will be divided into four major parts.

Author : Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez,Stephen E. Watson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000427707

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Theoretical Issues of Using Simulations and Games in Educational Assessment by Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez,Stephen E. Watson Pdf

Presenting original studies and rich conceptual analyses, this volume reports on theoretical issues involved in the use of simulations and games in educational assessment. Chapters consider how technologies can be used to effectively assess, modify, and enhance learning and assessment in education and training. By highlighting theoretical issues arising from the use of games and simulations as assessment tools for selection and classification, training, and evaluation across educational and workplace contexts, the volume offers both broad conceptual views on assessment, as well as rich descriptions of various, context-specific applications. Through a focus that includes both quantitative and qualitative approaches, policy implications, meta-analysis, and constructs, the volume highlights commonalities and divergence in theoretical research being conducted in relation to K-12, post-secondary, and military education and assessment. In doing so, the collection enhances understanding of how games and simulations can intersect with the science of learning to improve educational outcomes. Given its rigorous and multidisciplinary approach, this book will prove an indispensable resource for researchers and scholars in the fields of educational assessment and evaluation, educational technology, military psychology, and educational psychology.

Author : Elliott, Caroline,Guest, Jon,Vettraino, Elinor
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781800372702

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Games, Simulations and Playful Learning in Business Education by Elliott, Caroline,Guest, Jon,Vettraino, Elinor Pdf

Games, Simulations and Playful Learning in Business Education takes a fresh, insightful look at original and innovative ways of incorporating games, simulations and play to enhance the quality of higher education learning and assessment across business and law disciplines. Chapters cover wide-ranging business areas such as marketing, accounting and strategy and include practical advice, tips and thoughts on how to strengthen existing learning techniques to include a fun element.

Author : Society for Academic Gaming and Simulation in Education and Training (Great Britain)
Publisher : Nichols Publishing Company
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : College teaching
ISBN : UCLA:L0050147198

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Simulation and Games by Society for Academic Gaming and Simulation in Education and Training (Great Britain) Pdf

Author : Gibson, David,Aldrich, Clark,Prensky, Marc
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781599043067

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Games and Simulations in Online Learning: Research and Development Frameworks by Gibson, David,Aldrich, Clark,Prensky, Marc Pdf

"This book examines the potential of games and simulations in online learning, and how the future could look as developers learn to use the emerging capabilities of the Semantic Web. It explores how the Semantic Web will impact education and how games and simulations can evolve to become robust teaching resources"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez,Stephen E. Watson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000390094

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Using Cognitive and Affective Metrics in Educational Simulations and Games by Harold F. O'Neil,Eva L. Baker,Ray S. Perez,Stephen E. Watson Pdf

Presenting original studies and rich conceptual analyses, this volume explores how cognitive and affective metrics can be used to effectively assess, modify, and enhance learning and assessment outcomes of simulations and games used in education and training. The volume responds to the increasing use of computer-based simulations and games across academic and professional sectors by bringing together contributions from different research communities, including K-12 and postsecondary education, medical, and military contexts. Drawing on empirical results, the chapter authors focus on the design and assessment of educational simulations and games. They describe how quantitative and qualitative metrics can be used effectively to evaluate and tailor instructional resources to the cognitive and affective needs of the individual learner. In doing so, the volume enhances understanding of how games and simulations can intersect with the science of learning to improve educational outcomes. Given its rigorous and multidisciplinary approach, this book will prove an indispensable resource for researchers and scholars in the fields of educational assessment and evaluation, educational technology, military psychology, and educational psychology.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Science Education,Committee on Science Learning: Computer Games, Simulations, and Education
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309185233

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Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Science Education,Committee on Science Learning: Computer Games, Simulations, and Education Pdf

At a time when scientific and technological competence is vital to the nation's future, the weak performance of U.S. students in science reflects the uneven quality of current science education. Although young children come to school with innate curiosity and intuitive ideas about the world around them, science classes rarely tap this potential. Many experts have called for a new approach to science education, based on recent and ongoing research on teaching and learning. In this approach, simulations and games could play a significant role by addressing many goals and mechanisms for learning science: the motivation to learn science, conceptual understanding, science process skills, understanding of the nature of science, scientific discourse and argumentation, and identification with science and science learning. To explore this potential, Learning Science: Computer Games, Simulations, and Education, reviews the available research on learning science through interaction with digital simulations and games. It considers the potential of digital games and simulations to contribute to learning science in schools, in informal out-of-school settings, and everyday life. The book also identifies the areas in which more research and research-based development is needed to fully capitalize on this potential. Learning Science will guide academic researchers; developers, publishers, and entrepreneurs from the digital simulation and gaming community; and education practitioners and policy makers toward the formation of research and development partnerships that will facilitate rich intellectual collaboration. Industry, government agencies and foundations will play a significant role through start-up and ongoing support to ensure that digital games and simulations will not only excite and entertain, but also motivate and educate.