This document introduces games and simulations as learning technology tools. It defines games and simulations, discusses their history and genres. The document outlines why games and simulations are useful learning tools, highlighting attributes like being social, problem-solving, and experiential. It also presents leading tools for creating games and simulations and considerations for designing, developing, implementing, and integrating them into curriculums. The document concludes that games are still evolving as learning environments and can be effective when designed based on learning theory and research to create immersive worlds where social learning occurs.

1. Games and Simulationsas Learning Technology ToolsPresented by- Diana Focht LTMS 510 – Learning Technologies and Solutions

2. GOALIntroduce you to games and simulations, as learning technology tools, so that you can begin to explore ways in which you can incorporate them into your work environment.

3. Objectives Offer a description of games and simulations.

4. Describe the history of games and simulations.

5. Identify the purpose of games and simulations, as learning tools. Present the leading tools for the creation of games and simulations.

6. Discuss considerations for the design, development and implementation of games and simulations.

7. Games & Simulations Survey

8. What is a GAME?“A structured activity in which two or more participants compete within constraints of rules to achieve an objective.”(American Society for Training and Development)

9. What is a Simulation?“An operational model, using selected components, of a real or hypothetical process, mechanism or system.”(American Society for Training and Development)

10. “Simulations and games are teaching and learning methods in which participants are directly involved in making decisions and learning from the outcomes of these.”(Society for the Advancement of Games and Simulations in Education and Training)

11. So what is the difference between a Game and a Simulation? VSSource of Graphics- Microsoft ClipArt

12. Genres of Games-Action -Fantasy role playing-Fighting -Adventure-Driving or flying -Multiplayer-Sports -Massively multiplayer-3D Shooter role playing -Card or board -Combination -Strategy

13. Genres of SimulationsBranching stories

14. Interactive spreadsheets

15. The virtual lab

16. MinigamesSerious Games vs. Casual GamesA serious game is an interactive computer application, with or without a significant hardware component, that-Has a challenging goal;

17. Is fun to play and/or engaging;

18. Incorporates some concept of scoring;

19. Imparts to the user a skill, knowledge, or attitude that can be applied in the real world.Source of Graphic- Amazon.com

21. Source of Graphic- http://library.binghamton.edu/special/link1.htmlSource of Graphic- www.talkingproud.usSource of Graphic- WikipediaThe Link Trainer, or“Blue Box”Source of Graphic- www.link.com/img/history4.jpgSource of Graphic- http://www.link.com/aircrew-training.html

22. Source of Graphics- Wikipedia , Wikispaces, http://www.trimegistus.net/resources/resources/shannon.html

23. Source of Graphics- http://www.americasarmy.com/

24. Source of Graphic- http://www.gasmanweb.com/ Source of Graphic- unknown

25. AdventureSpace WarSource of Graphics- Wikipedia

26. PacManPongSource of Graphics- Wikipedia

27. Magnavox Odyssey system & gamesPlug It In & Play gamesSource of Graphics- http://www.pong-story.com/odyssey.htm Source of Graphic- unknown

28. Source of Graphic- www.handheldmuseum.com/MB/uVUS.htm Source of all other graphics- WikipediaSource of Graphic- http://www.nintendo.com/ds

29. Source of Graphic- www.gamespot.com/mobile/puzzle/boggle/index.htmlSource of Graphic- http://www.shockwave.com/gamelanding/lemonade.jsp

30. Why use Games & Simulations as a Learning Tool?Games have many attributes that are associated with how people learn-Social