EDU2023 — Serious Play: An Introduction to Teaching and Learning Through Games
This course explores the theory and implementation of educational games, simulations, and Internet culture for improved instructional engagement. Participants will explore the foundational, social and cultural implications of these new media. We will examine how educators can leverage students’ interests in digital culture to extend their learning and keep them engaged in the course content. The course itself is organized as a game that explores the theories of educational gaming, and the practical aspects of evaluating and implementing games, simulations, and virtual environments for teaching and learning.