Nov 2, Friday at 8:00 am - 9.00 am

Karen Campbell
Instructional Designer
Office of Information Technology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Games have many properties which, when harnessed for education, can yield unique and effective results. The nature of many games encourages problem-solving and strategy through exploration. This "try it and see" approach appeals to many of today's generation. Simulations offer added abilities to test causes and effects which may otherwise be difficult, costly, or dangerous to produce. Perhaps most importantly, games are fun and captivating. Using games, students learn while playing and experience a new level of academic engagement. This panel session will give an overview of games in education, with panelists discussing how games can be applied to learning theories, what kinds of games are useful in education and how they can be used, and the impact on students and learning.

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