GASIMOVA ZIBA FROM GROUP 424

Individual work

LEARNING THROUGH GAMES

What is a game ???

ACTUALLY..

FOR EXAMPLE

A tentative definition:A game is a system in which players

engage in an artificial conflict, defined by rules, that results in a quantifiable outcome

It is not necessarily the best definition, but it’s broad enough for an introduction. Not all games fall under this definition.

Games usually have: Goals (i.e., get to the end of the course) Limitations (i.e., hit a ball into a hole along the

way) Player input (i.e., swing a golf club) Lucid properties (a.k.a. play - “This is fun!”)

Learning and Teaching through having fun

The implementation of gaming mechanics into learning and teaching experience to increase learner engagement, motivation and fun. Games always have a goal and purpose so they can help to provide a meaningful context for an activity.

What students learn at school nowadays lack of real-life context, student are not able to apply what they learnt at school in their everyday life and thus they are not interested in the school subjects.

It has been increasingly difficult to capture the interest and attention of young people especially in a traditional classroom setting. The single feed of information and step by step logics just simply can not satisfy the needs of the new generation.

Types of games

There are many different kinds of games and different points to consider in using them. But we distinguish them into two

groups.

Code-control games; Communication games.

Students’ feedbacks..

“it attracts me to play”

“it attracts me to play” “it is nice to learn in a

happy way”“it is nice to learn in a happy way”

“my motivation is in the game”“my motivation is in the game”

“I will NOT feel bored!”“I will NOT feel bored!”

“it is easier for me to learn through games”“it is easier for me to learn through games”

“we like games, so education mixing game is good”“we like games, so education mixing game is good”

Teachers’ feedbacks..

“students were motivated and happy to find out more about the

new learning element”“students are highly motivated” “students were more concentrated”

“games can a be very supportive teaching tool

to consolidate knowledge”

'Through game creation, students are not only learning programming skills, but also creativity, logical thinking, problem solving and other generic skills.'

'Students are eager to ask each other' opinions during the design process, they are learning together and their communication and co-operative skills are improved!'

For your attention

Question or comments?