The infusion of games, simulations, and virtual worlds into online learning can be a transforming experience for both the instructor and the student. This practical guide, written by education game expert Clark Aldrich, shows faculty members and instructional designers how to identify opportunities for building games, Simulations, and virtual environments into the curriculum; how to successfully incorporate these interactive environments to enhance student learning; and how to measure the learning outcomes. It also discusses how to build institutional support for using and financing more complex simulations. The book includes frameworks, tips, case studies and other real examples, and resources.
The infusion of games, simulations, and virtual worlds into online learning can be a transforming experience for both the instructor and the student. This practical guide, written by education game expert Clark Aldrich, shows faculty members and instructional designers how to identify opportunities for building games, Simulations, and virtual environments into the curriculum; how to successfully incorporate these interactive environments to enhance student learning; and how to measure the learning outcomes. It also discusses how to build institutional support for using and financing more complex simulations. The book includes frameworks, tips, case studies and other real examples, and resources.
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Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds: Strategies for Online Instruction
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780470596579 |
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Publisher: | Wiley |
Publication date: | 10/01/2009 |
Series: | Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning , #23 |
Sold by: | JOHN WILEY & SONS |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 144 |
File size: | 2 MB |