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Welcome Class of EDST 630! : 

Welcome Class of EDST 630! Sub-Topic: In what ways have games been proven successful for education

Agenda/Topics to Be Covered : 

Agenda/Topics to Be Covered Digital games stimulate visual & Kinesthetic senses Digital games promote challenges & engagement Digital games are a social Digital games support deep curiosity & motivation Digital games provide strategy, competition & brainstorming

So.. How can games be used to teach? : 

So.. How can games be used to teach? By Visual in the past teaching has been auditoral - teaching standing in front of the class room lecturing By Kinesthetic Students move around and must particpate with others - no longer sitting at long stretches of time

Digital Games in Education: The Design of Games- Based Learning Environments : 

Digital Games in Education: The Design of Games- Based Learning Environments Digital games promote challenges When students are challenged they are stimulated Digital games engage students Games involve and attract interest in subjects

The uses of Literacy in Studying Computer Games : 

The uses of Literacy in Studying Computer Games Games are social Students are able to express themselves through communication to the game. Students enjoy games, thus if educational games will be played many times over, reinforcing the lesson.

Designing Web-Based Mobile Games for Social Change : 

Designing Web-Based Mobile Games for Social Change Digital games support deep curiosity Games create meaningful play experiences Students want to know historical thinking behind the games Games initiate inquiry skills Digital games create motivation students enjoy playing games The more the students engage in the game the deeper the understanding of the subject matter that the games covers

Assessing the Educational Values of Digital Games : 

Assessing the Educational Values of Digital Games Digital games provide strategy Puzzles and role playing games enhance the effectiveness of learning Digital games provide competition Games have clear rules and goals that students use to gain value in learning the subject Digital games provide brainstorming games improve interpersonal skills and broaden flexible thinking skills Developed interpersonal skills

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Required Paperwork : 

Required Paperwork Review any forms needing immediate action Present timeframe for completing new employee paperwork

Summary : 

Summary Discuss topics covered Reiterate welcome Reminder to submit paperwork Wrap-up