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Fall 2011 Gaming Class Logistics

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Ryan Schaaf
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This document provides an overview of a course on gaming and media design for learning. The course explores learning theories behind game design and how commercial gaming technologies can be applied educationally. It brings together perspectives on developing and integrating electronic gaming to enhance learning. Students will develop an understanding of gaming trends and how insights from gaming can positively impact teaching and learning. The syllabus details assignments, expectations, resources needed, and due dates.

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Gaming and Media Design for Learning 893.628.9B Ryan Schaaf Assistant Professor of Technology, Notre Dame of Maryland University Graduate Faculty, Johns Hopkins University SOE
Course Walkthrough What are the course assignments, expectations, and logistics?
Course Description and Overview This course provides an overview of the learning theories behind game and simulation design, and how emerging technologies found in the commercial gaming arena can be applied for educational effect. The past and present application of virtual environments and 3-D modeling in education will be explored, with a view toward the projected future use of these technologies to engage students in tomorrow's schools. This course brings together cultural, business, government, and technical perspectives on developing and integrating electronic gaming techniques and technologies to enhance and enrich learning. Course participants will develop an understanding of the current trends (technical and sociological) in computer and console gaming, and what can be learned and applied from the world of gaming to positively affect teaching and learning.
Syllabus Available by email Phone conference (by appointment) No text required Need access to a computer with admin privileges, MS Office, and the ability to create a multimedia product Class Website and ELC virtual space Assignments & Topic Exercises Due Dates and Deadlines File Naming
Fall 2011 Gaming Class Logistics

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Fall 2011 Gaming Class Logistics

  • 1. Gaming and Media Design for Learning 893.628.9B Ryan Schaaf Assistant Professor of Technology, Notre Dame of Maryland University Graduate Faculty, Johns Hopkins University SOE
  • 2. Course Walkthrough What are the course assignments, expectations, and logistics?
  • 3. Course Description and Overview This course provides an overview of the learning theories behind game and simulation design, and how emerging technologies found in the commercial gaming arena can be applied for educational effect. The past and present application of virtual environments and 3-D modeling in education will be explored, with a view toward the projected future use of these technologies to engage students in tomorrow's schools. This course brings together cultural, business, government, and technical perspectives on developing and integrating electronic gaming techniques and technologies to enhance and enrich learning. Course participants will develop an understanding of the current trends (technical and sociological) in computer and console gaming, and what can be learned and applied from the world of gaming to positively affect teaching and learning.
  • 4. Syllabus Available by email Phone conference (by appointment) No text required Need access to a computer with admin privileges, MS Office, and the ability to create a multimedia product Class Website and ELC virtual space Assignments & Topic Exercises Due Dates and Deadlines File Naming