KSP684 - “Games & Simulations” by Balasubramanian & Wilson

A middle school classroom study of using games and simulations in the classroom using games developed by the Nobel Foundation.

The study resulted in five guidelines for utilizing games and simulations in the classroom:

• The design of games and simulations should be sophisticated and challenging enough for students to be cognitively engaged with the game.
• The content of games and simulations should be aligned with the standards and viable curriculum in schools.
• The logistics and usability of the games should reflect classroom realities and time constraints in schools.
• The feedback and assessments embedded in the games should embody measurable learning outcomes.

The teacher guides accompanying the games should provide sufficient ideas, activities and resources to
enhance students learning.