Gaming

=Gaming= =**(submitted by Ann Forshaw)**= = =

Definition
==While the term [|gaming] has a broad definiton (structured activities), types may be classified as: role-playing game, tabletop game and video game. Video games are primarily meant for entertainment but some are edutainment games because they combine education and entertainment. This type of educational computer game can be defined as "an electronic medium with all the characterisitics of a gaming environment that have intended educational outcomes targeted at specific groups of learners". They are commonly used by educators as a means of introducing educational and fun activities into the learning environment. The use of computer-aid learning programs enables teachers to assist students on social skills (critical learning, interpersonal skills) that traditional methods of teaching could not offer. In order for teachers to use educational games as effective learning tools they must rely on the game developer to have a comprehensive understanding of its audience and their individual social and educational needs. Source:==

Marc Prensky.com
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Related Topics
Video Games and Education Gaming PC Video game culture

Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educaional_game