This document discusses using online games to teach business concepts to students. It notes that many students, especially younger ones, spend several hours per week playing video games. It then outlines different levels of games ("Gamer 1.0" to "Gamer 4.0") that can help develop various skills like problem solving, decision making, and teamwork. The document provides several examples of online games that aim to simulate business activities or teach business ideas. It concludes by stating that games are effective at teaching concepts like considering variables and can encourage problem solving skills.

1. Online Games for Teaching Business Concepts and Ideas Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D.

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6. Kids ages 8-10 play video games for about one hour every day. Digital divisions. Report by the Pew /Internet: Pew Internet & American Life . US Department of Commerce 87% of 8- to 17-year old children play video games at home. Male teenagers play 13 hours of console video games a week .

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8. Females play 5 hours a week of console games. They make up the majority of PC gamers at 63%. Almost 43% of the gamers are female and 26% of those females are over 18.

9. Gamer 1.0 4 2 3

10. Gamer 1.0 4 3 Where is my opponent going to go next? In what direction should I try to move the ball? How will the ball bounce off the wall?

11. Gamer 2.0

12. Gamer 2.0 Should I shoot the aliens on the end or in the middle or all the bottom aliens first? How long do I have to shoot before an alien shoots at me? What is the pattern these aliens are following?

14. What actions should I take based on this information?

17. Gamer 3.0

19. Gamer 3.0 Where do I explore first? What activities are of the most value? What must I do to achieve my goal?

20. What variables do I balance to keep my person happy? How should I manage my time?

21. Gamer 4.0

22. Gamer 4.0 What activities give me the most return for my efforts? Can I trust this person who wants to team with me to accomplish a goal?

23. What can we create together?

24. 254 Institutions of Higher Ed in 37 states have game programs 80% of parents play video games with their children and 2/3 of gamer parents feel playing games brought their families closer In 2009, 25% of Americans over the age of 50 play video games, an increase from 9% in 1999

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