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Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play
The document discusses how games and simulations can be used to create authentic learning experiences that motivate learning. It argues that effective learning opportunities provide authentic experiences that allow learners to experiment with knowledge in real-world contexts, rather than just presenting linear or passive content. Several examples are provided of games and simulations that situate learning in real contexts to supplement theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice.
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- 1. Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play: Games,Simulations and the Construction of Knowledge Lisa Galarneau Ph.D. Candidate The University of Waikato, New Zealand
- 2. Games can motivate learning… People cannot be ‘taught’. They must be motivated to learn. When learners need to memorize information, making it fun might be key. Younger generations are increasingly bored with linear content. …but motivation is not the only thing games are good for! Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 3. Is this the best use of learning games? – Game2Train’s Sexual Harassment Solitaire Game Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 4. The ‘language’ of games and simulations… New technologies are always first imagined using old paradigms, and often stumble at first: Cars: horseless carriages Telephones: good for ‘speaking telegrams’ TV: see radio plays! Movies: see stage plays from afar! The Internet: online books, brochures or paper (with hypertext!) e-Learning: online textbooks, lectures, classrooms Educational games: ‘chocolate-covered broccoli’ Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 5. The sweet spotfor games and simulations… They are flexible environments that allow for infinite possibilities and points-of-view (‘going meta’) Allow learners to form connections by experimenting with knowledge in context Learners learn by doing, discovery and through failure They allow learning designers to foster authentic learning experiences Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 6. What is authentic learning? learner-centered active learning authentic tasks in which the learning experience takes place around real-world situations Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 7. Putting linear content Design into an open-ended experiences, game context is like shoving a round peg not wrappers into a square hole around Experience is the traditional story: one’s personal content narrative and the emotions that go with it Knowledge in context through experience Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 8. What if you could change history? What if you are? – MIT’s Revolution Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 9. Situate learning opportunitiesin real world contexts. – SimSchool Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 10. Even low- tech methods can simulate an experience. – Magellan’s Understanding Diversity Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 11. How do people really learn the nuances of success in business? - Simulearn’s Virtual Leader Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 12. Experience the humanimmune system from the perspective of a virus – MIT’s Replicate Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 13. Supplement theoretical knowledge with real world practice. - Calming & Restraint Training for Mental Health Professionals Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 14. Legitimate peripheral participation can be valid experience. - Building & Carpentry Simulator Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005
- 15. Some final thoughts… Learning is an active, not a passive, experience An effective learning opportunity must provide an authentic experience, not simply information Experience should be central and content peripheral Knowledge must be applied and skills practiced using real world scenarios Allow learners to make content their own (construct their knowledge or narratives) through experience Context is key; more experience increases a holistic view Authentic Learning Experiences Through Play DiGRA June 19, 2005