Simulations, Games, and Learning

Published:
Briefs, Case Studies, Papers, Reports
Author(s) and Contributors:
Author(s): Diana Oblinger
Source(s) and Collection(s):
Sources(s): EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Collection(s): ELI Papers and Reports
ParentTopics:
Teaching and Learning Games and Learning Instructional Design Instructional Technologies Student Engagement and Interaction Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Abstract

Exploring games and education is inherently controversial. Even the name implies games don't involve work. However, today's games are complex, require collaboration and strenuous time commitments, and involve developing values, insights, and new knowledge. They are immersive virtual worlds often augmented by complex communities of practice. In many ways, games have become complex learning systems.

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