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Bezio, Kristin M. S. – New Directions for Student Leadership, 2022
This article offers an overview and analysis of the ways in which first-person videogames can be effectively used in the leadership classroom. Specifically, videogames can be used to encourage students to develop the skills necessary both to analyze leadership and to begin to consider the ramifications of leadership decisions from the varying…
Descriptors: Video Games, Leadership Training, Decision Making, Game Based Learning
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Stufft, Carolyn J.; von Gillern, Sam – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2021
This article explores the written reflections and multimodal analyses of 31 middle school students who engaged with video games as texts. For four consecutive days, students spent 30 minutes playing video games and then 30 minutes writing reflections on their experiences and perceptions, resulting in 124 total reflections. Students focused on how…
Descriptors: Learning Modalities, Learning Processes, Associative Learning, Game Based Learning
Ward, Sean – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Video games have become a popular and accepted part of digital culture and are becoming more accepted as an engaging instructional tool in schools. Integration of games can help develop students' intrinsic motivation for learning and are a great way for teachers to incorporate student interests and make connections to the curriculum. Classroom…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Video Games, Use Studies
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Drumhiller, Nicole K., Ed.; Wilkin, Terri L., Ed.; Srba, Karen V., Ed. – IGI Global, 2021
Simulation and game-based learning are essential applications in a learning environment as they provide learners an opportunity to apply the course material in real-life scenarios. Introducing real-life learning allows the learner to make critical decisions at different points within the simulation providing constructive education that leads to a…
Descriptors: Simulation, Game Based Learning, Emergency Programs, Authentic Learning
Elizabeth Losh – MIT Press, 2014
Behind the lectern stands the professor, deploying course management systems, online quizzes, wireless clickers, PowerPoint slides, podcasts, and plagiarism-detection software. In the seats are the students, armed with smartphones, laptops, tablets, music players, and social networking. Although these two forces seem poised to do battle with each…
Descriptors: MOOCs, College Faculty, Learning Management Systems, Educational Technology