What?
Definitions
“A game is a form of play with goals and structure.”
•Gaming—the act of playing games for enjoyment
•Game Based Learning—Serious games that balance subject matter learning and game play with the objectives of retaining and applying said subject matter in the real world.
•Gamification—”the process of using game thinking and game mechanics to solve problems and engage learners.” Gabe Zickermann
“A game is a form of play with goals and structure.”
•Gaming—the act of playing games for enjoyment
•Game Based Learning—Serious games that balance subject matter learning and game play with the objectives of retaining and applying said subject matter in the real world.
•Gamification—”the process of using game thinking and game mechanics to solve problems and engage learners.” Gabe Zickermann
THE 7 PRINCIPLES OF GAME THEORY IN EDUCATION
1. Challenge is constant
2. Failure is reframed as iteration
3. It feels like play
4. Feedback is immediate and ongoing
5. Everything is interconnected
6. learning happens by doing
7. Everyone is a participant
(Based on Institute of Play's teacher training course materials. Found at )
The 7 Principles at play in Quest to Learn School
1. Challenge is constant
2. Failure is reframed as iteration
3. It feels like play
4. Feedback is immediate and ongoing
5. Everything is interconnected
6. learning happens by doing
7. Everyone is a participant
(Based on Institute of Play's teacher training course materials. Found at )
The 7 Principles at play in Quest to Learn School
Miller, A. (2013) Gamification vs. Game Based Learning in Education. Gamification Co. Retrieved from http://www.gamification.co/2012/01/13/gamification-vs-game-based-learning-in-education/
Zickermann, G. (2013) "Fun is the Future". Gamification Corp. Retrieved from http://www.gamification.co/gabe-zichermann/
Zickermann, G. (2013) "Fun is the Future". Gamification Corp. Retrieved from http://www.gamification.co/gabe-zichermann/