This document discusses a game-based learning approach to enhance STEM information literacy, emphasizing structured play and active learning. It highlights the impact of gaming on education and proposes various transdisciplinary themes for 2016. The document also promotes the 2016 Engineering Academic Challenge and provides a link for further engagement.

1. A Game-based Learning Approach
to STEM Information Literacy
Daniel Christe| Research Associate|dic24@drexel.edu
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics, Drexel University
Center for Functional Fabrics, Drexel University
Elsevier AES-LAB Innovation Advisor
Jay Bhatt|Liaison Librarian for Engineering| bhattjj@drexel.edu
Library Academic Partnerships, Drexel University Libraries
Elsevier AES-LAB Primary Advisor
Co-developers: Savannah Lee, Rishiraj Mathur, Krzysztof Mazur, Krishna Dhanni, Aakankschit Nandkeolyar

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5. games = structured play
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6. games = unnecessary obstacles
voluntarily overcome
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7. games = engaging & interactive media
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STEM @ Global Scale

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57,000 co-authors!!!!!

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Game-based learning

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http://www.q2l.org/

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• Microcosms of the real world
• Challenging…but doable
• Progressively harder
• Instant feedback
• “Just-in-time” learning
• FUN !!!!
Game Design Principles || Active learning

12. The Minecraft Generation – aka “digital LEGOs”
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13. 10,000 Hours
average young person will have spent playing games by age 21
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Richards, C. Teach the world to twitch: An interview with Marc Prensky, CEO and founder Games2train.com. Futurelab (Dec. 2003); www.futurelab.org.uk/resources/publications_reports_articles/web_articles/
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10,080 Hoursfrom 5th to 12th grades

14. 6 million years
spent playing
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Hotz, Robert Lee: When Gaming Is good For You: The Wall Street Journal (2012): http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970203458604577263273943183932

15. 3 Billion hours
a week
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Several dozen Wikipedias /week!!!

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By Students…For Students

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New for 2016: Transdisciplinary Themes
WEEK 1 - Energy for a Sustainable Future
WEEK 2 - Connectivity in the 21st Century
WEEK 3 – The Future of Making
WEEK 4 – The Future of Medicine
WEEK 5 – The Future of Transport

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New for 2016: Knovel + EV

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EAC @ Your Institution

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Excitement

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Epic Wins!

23. To download our whitepaper and register for the
2016 Engineering Academic Challenge:
Visit: https://eac.elsevier.com/sign-up/

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