Keywords

BEST PRACTICES;BLENDED TRAINING;EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES;PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN;SERIOUS GAMES;TRAINING

Session Description

During this workshop, participants will be introduced to key concepts, steps, and processes involved in designing a game for learning. Through hands-on activities and working together in groups, participants will work through the initial phases of the design process. Participants will identify a topic, audience, training requirements and learning objectives, creating an effective narrative, determining instructional and gaming strategies, designing key game mechanics, and choosing the appropriate delivery technology. Presenters will facilitate the groups and give examples from past experiences and provide examples from the Serious Game Showcase and Challenge.