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Gaming in Education… Are We There Yet? :

Gaming in Education… Are We There Yet? Suzanne Ensmann 2/18/11 Part-Time Teacher Academy for Region IV Educators, Fort Myers FL

Today’s Objectives:

Today’s Objectives Define what a game is Identify who students of today (& tomorrow) are Discover why we want to include “gaming” in education Determine our next plan of action Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 2 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

What a game is… :

What a game is … “A structured activity, usually undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool.” Wikipedia 3 INTENT What’s the difference between a GAME and a simulation??? A GAME has: Rules Challenges Interaction Jeannie Justice: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/geekydog2-443384-games-simulations-and-gamers/ Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 3 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

Who students of today (& tomorrow) are… :

Who students of today (& tomorrow ) are… 97% of children play electronic games. 60% (~145 million) Americans play interactive games regularly. “100% of college students polled on 27 campuses have played a video game.” Jeannie Justice: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/geekydog2-443384-games-simulations-and-gamers/ 69% worldwide play interactive games http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_people_play_video_games_in_the_world Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 4 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

Characteristics of these students… :

Characteristics of these students … 9/24/2010 5 Who Gamers: Believe there is always an answer; thus, n othing is impossible; Expect trial and error; Are: aware that “failure is a learning experience, not an end result”; aware there may be several ways to solve a problem and keep trying until they do; self-governing; believe they have control of their destiny; Confident in exercising their rights; They “play well with others, but accept responsibility and consequences for their actions”. Jeannie Justice: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/geekydog2-443384-games-simulations-and-gamers/

Characteristics of these students… :

Characteristics of these students … Gamers: Are: “risk takers”; Embrace competition; And collaboration! See games as “rule based”; Believe: “roles are clear”; Effort determines outcome; “Games simulate real-life”. Jeannie Justice: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/geekydog2-443384-games-simulations-and-gamers/ Who Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 6 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

Why we want “gaming” in education…:

Why we want “gaming” in education… Take advantage of: The benefits of these gamers' mindset! The tools they already have! 7 They are not going away! Meaningful Learning Failsafe Environment AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

Other electronics students have… :

Other electronics students have… No computers due to budget????? FREE “computers”! Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 8 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

Prepare with 21st Century Skills :

Prepare with 21 st Century Skills Teach them to Think globally Become producers vs. consumers Demonstrate Digital Citizenship Engage in critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare them for the jobs market with creativity, organizational, collaboration, communication, and entrepreneurial skills NYTimes Quest 2 Learn 9 Why Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 9 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

Determine next plan of action…:

Determine next plan of action… The process: Writing lessons 10 How Changing the culture Knowledge Persuasion Decision making Implementation Confirmation From Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Don’t be afraid of “ Disruptive Technology ” Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 10 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

Change the Culture…:

Change the Culture… Educational Simmulations AKA: “Games” Our Courts Justice Sandra Day O'Connor’s vision Change Management Dr. Frick’s initiative, Indiana University Rules: Look over the rules! CM Video Tutorial OC Teachers Guides 11 Time to Play! How Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 11 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

My game plan… :

My game plan … Share? Present? Adopt? 12 How Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 12 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

Thanks for joining me today! Questions?:

Thanks for joining me today! Questions ? Contact Information: Suzanne Ensmann #772-528-1500, sensmann@comcast.net , www.Purpose2day.com Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 13 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

Thanks to these resources who collaborate for the greater good of education…:

Thanks to these resources who collaborate for the greater good of education… Jeannie Justice, Health Science Academy Coordinator, IRSC: www.jeanniejustice.com Kaiser’s Data: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19video-t.html?pagewanted=4&_r=1&emc=eta1 Flashcards: www.Iflipper.com FLVS Conspiracy Code: http://www.flvs.net/areas/flvscourses/ConspiracyCode/Pages/default.aspx Problem Solving Skills: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/reading/techniques/scanning/game.shtml NY Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19video-t.html?_r=3&pagewanted=2&emc=eta1 Quest to Learn: http://q2l.org/ Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion_of_innovations Disruptive Technology: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdLtWVy1DQI Our Courts: http://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right?redirect Dr. Theodore Frick, Indiana University, Change Management game: http://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right?redirect Suzanne Ensmann’s Tech Tools: www.tinyurl.com/sensmann-tech-tools See: Active Learning Content to Engage Students (freeware)! www.tinyurl.com/SLS1101 ; http://beanentrepreneur.yolasite.com/ Resource Links Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 14 AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?

www.tinyURL.com/sensmann-tech-tools :

www.tinyURL.com/sensmann-tech-tools Hands-on time! Try it out! AE Part-Time Teachers Academy for Region IV Fort Myers, Fl. Suzanne Ensmann 2/28/11 15 Tools to get you up-to-speed with your students… Gaming in Education – Are We There Yet?