New ELI 7 Things... Brief Explores Alternate Reality Games

Created by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on January 16, 2009

Alternate reality games (ARGs) weave together real-world artifacts with clues and puzzles hidden virtually any place imaginable. ARGs are not computer or video games, but electronic devices are frequently used to access clues. Players can meet and talk with characters in the narrative and use resources like postal mail, e-mail, the web, or the public library to find hints, clues, and various pieces of the puzzle.

The 7 Things You Should Know About Alternate Reality Games, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s (ELI) latest brief in the monthly series, examines how ARGs open doors into the future of students’ professional lives, where they will be expected to solve complex problems by taking necessary raw materials from multiple resources, thinking critically and analytically, and putting their individual skills, interests, and abilities at the disposal of a group dedicated to a common goal.

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		New ELI 7 Things... Brief Explores Alternate Reality Games Created by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on January 16, 2009 Alternate reality games (ARGs) weave together real-world artifacts with clues and puzzles hidden virtually any place imaginable. ARGs are not computer or video games, but electronic devices are frequently used to access clues. Players can meet and talk with characters in the narrative and use resources like postal mail, e-mail, the web, or the public library to find hints, clues, and various pieces of the puzzle. The 7 Things You Should Know About Alternate Reality Games, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s (ELI) latest brief in the monthly series, examines how ARGs open doors into the future of students’ professional lives, where they will be expected to solve complex problems by taking necessary raw materials from multiple resources, thinking critically and analytically, and putting their individual skills, interests, and abilities at the disposal of a group dedicated to a common goal. Browse the complete 7 Things You Should Know About… monthly series. EDUCAUSE News \| 7 Things You Should Know About \| Alternate reality games \| EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative \| ELI \| Teaching and Learning Peggy's blog Login or register to post comments 281 reads
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