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Butler, J. Thomas – 1983
This discussion of the use of games and simulations in instruction includes a number of examples of activities that can be used in the community college classroom. Section I assesses the value of games and simulations as an approach to learning; defines games, simulations, and non-simulation games; considers the advantages and disadvantages of the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, College Instruction, Community Colleges, Educational Games
Dennis, J. Richard; And Others – 1979
This discussion of games--particularly computerized games--and their potential in schools addresses several topics: what games are, types of games (free-form, rigid-form, or open-form) and their educational applications, the role of games in learning, student participation in adapting existing games for computer presentation, and special classroom…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Games, Game Theory
Livingston, Samuel A. – 1972
In an experiment conducted under classroom conditions with 8th grade students, the simulation game "Democracy" was shown to be effective at teaching that "log-rolling" is an acceptable part of the legislative process. Two aspects of the game--role identification and game structure--were shown to contribute independently to its effectiveness.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Comparative Analysis, Correlation, Educational Games