Extended data for Games-based Learning and Technology

Games-based Learning and Technology

Institution

Eötvös Loránd University

Related programme

Educational Technology

Code

EDUM-ET-109

ECTS

4

ISCED code

0111 Education science

Language of instruction

English

Academic term

1/2

Title

Games-based Learning and Technology  hu

Games-based Learning and Technology  en

Tobias S., Fletcher J.D., Wind A.P. (2014) Game-Based Learning. In: Spector J., Merrill M., Elen J., Bishop M. (eds) Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology. Springer, New York, NY. Young, M., & Slota, S. (2017). Exploding the castle: Rethinking how video games and game mechanics can shape the future of education (Psychological perspectives on contemporary educational issues). Charlotte, North Carolina: Information Age Publishing.

Major topics: 1. Principles and theories of game-based learning 2. Digital games, narrative and gameplay 3. The characteristics of effective digital game media 4. Information behaviour and knowledge construction in game environments 5. Pedagogical affordances of digital games 6. Implementing digital games in the learning environment

A számonkérés és értékelés rendszere angolul: Each of the following assignments will be given a letter grade and weighted as follows: Online reflective journal Task 1 – (10%) Online reflective journal Task 2 – (10%) Gameplay and critical review of a game – (40%) The development and presentation of a game-based learning event – (40%) Course grades: 5 (100-90%), 4 (90-80%), 3 (80-70%), 2 (70-60%), 1 (below 60%)