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Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a Better World

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I didn't realize that we like people better if they play a game with us. I finished the the video and immediately felt a sense of urgent optimism ! I have a bunch of new ideas that I can use to help weave my project together. LV

A thought was triggered by her continued emphasis of on the immersive nature of games - immersive is one of the key describers of experiential learning opportunities like camp. It is clearly one of the reasons camps are so impactful. Previously, I would have thought you could juxtapose camp and video games. EH

EK: This video is a basic summary of Game-based learning. Game-based learning is directly related to non-digital forms of instruction and learning. It represents a 21st century approach to instruction and pedagogy. What I appreciate about this clip is that it is tied to educational theories at the end which link Game-based learning with activity theory, situated learning, and experiential learning. By seeing how Game-based learning is connected to the theories behind how people learn, we can begin to understand the impact these games can play in our lives. See more below:

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