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Direct linkNicholson, Scott – Childhood Education, 2018
Escape rooms are "live-action team-based games where players discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to accomplish a specific goal (usually escaping from the room) in a limited amount of time." Escape Rooms are one type of Escape Game, which are narrative-based challenges that use puzzles, tasks,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Learner Engagement, Puzzles
Tsekleves, Emmanuel; Cosmas, John; Aggoun, Amar – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2016
Serious games and game-based learning have received increased attention in recent years as an adjunct to teaching and learning material. This has been well echoed in the literature with numerous articles on the use of games and game theory in education. Despite this, no policy for the incorporation of serious games in education exists to date.…
Descriptors: Barriers, Program Implementation, Educational Games, Stakeholders
McCormick, Jim – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1972
Descriptors: Definitions, Game Theory, Material Development, Simulation
Peer reviewedDruckman, Daniel – Simulation and Games, 1971
Descriptors: Game Theory, Models, Simulation, Social Sciences
Zemke, Ron – Training, 1982
Gaming situations and their use in business training are examined. Various types of games are described and their benefits to trainees and teachers are discussed. (CT)
Descriptors: Game Theory, Games, Job Training, Simulation
Download full textFennessey, Gail M.; And Others – 1972
An environmental problems unit was organized to be taught with three approaches. One approach contained two simulation exercises, one contained a simulation game and a simulation exercise, and one contained no simulations. These approaches were compared for their effectiveness for teaching facts and relationships and for producing favorable…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Environmental Influences, Game Theory, Simulation
Rogers, Virginia M.; Kysilka, Marcella L. – Instructor, 1970
Descriptors: Educational Media, Game Theory, Simulation, Social Studies
Milburn, Geoffrey – Monday Morning, 1969
Reflects upon the limitations and possible consequences of indiscriminate use of simulation as a learning device, particularly in terms of humanistic values. (JS)
Descriptors: Game Theory, Moral Issues, Research Needs, Simulation
Educational Product Report Number 32, 1971
A brief review of a book on simulation games and a description of an actual game. (JF)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Theory, Instructional Materials, Simulation
Peer reviewedPeters, William; And Others – NASSP Bulletin, 1973
Simulation, gaming, and role playing are becoming popular in secondary schools throughout the country. The authors, a special interest group at the University of Kentucky, attempt to clarify the differences among these activities to help administrators and teachers understand what is involved in each. (Editor/CB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Game Theory, Models, Role Playing
Towler, John; and others – Instructor, 1970
Descriptors: Elementary School Curriculum, Game Theory, Simulation, Social Studies
Kardatzke, Howard – Soc Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Game Theory, Realism, Simulation
Smith, William A. – Literacy Discussion, 1974
The relationship between the concept and purpose of Paulo Freire's ideas and the instructional techniques of simulation/gaming are discussed. (MW)
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Game Theory, Methods, Simulation
Bock, Barbara – Media and Methods, 1969
The theory and application of educational games are discussed, with the point being made that little is known for certain about their effectiveness. The game of "Manchester," dealing with the Industrial Revolution in England, is described in some detail, and 25 other games are noted. (LS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Game Theory, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedCassel, Russell N. – Contemporary Education, 1974
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Theory, Problem Solving, Role Playing
