Let the Games Begin Debbie Sharp and Sue Smith GAMING IN INFORMATION LITERACY

Let the Games Begin

Debbie Sharp and Sue Smith

GAMING IN INFORMATION LITERACY

The Games They Play

Scavenger Hunts Video Game Night

Analog Game NightSolve a

Mystery

Gaming-as-Learning Movement

University of Minnesota University of Illinois at U-C

Observations

ConceptsCommunicationDesigner IssuesTutorialsInstitution-dependent

Ideal Characteristics of the Game

Meets Gen Ed RequirementsBuilds in Critical Thinking Skills

Student/Faculty CollaborationPortableReal World Model

Ideal Characteristics of the Game

Game NOT a TutorialIncorporates AIFun to PlayCan Stop and Start GameOutcome Moves Player Forward

Game Concept

Game Challenges

Design Electrical IssuesPaint/CoatingsStructural DynamicsTire FlawsVibration

Multidisciplinary Research

Sponsorship (Business)Design (Artistic) (Fine Arts)Design (Engineering) (Engineering, Physics)

Green Concepts (Engineering, Chemistry, Agriculture, Biology)

Plus…

Multiple Learning Outcomes

Information Literacy WritingCritical ThinkingStatistical & Quantitative Reasoning

ScienceResearch

Hurdles

AppealAssessmentTimeTimelinessAdaptability

MarketingTechnologyProject Management

Funding

Game PointsBe on the Same

PageThink Outside

the BoxDon’t Reinvent

the WheelSelect an

Engaging Topic

Don’t Turn a Tutorial into a Game

Listen to Gamers and Game Developers

Involve Multiple Disciplines

Identify Long Term Funding

Games for Learning Institute

THANK YOU!

DEBBIE & SUE

Game Over!