Tuesday, May 26, 2009

New Course in Serious Games from the School of Education

Announcement of EDUC-F 401 TOPICAL EXPLORATIONS IN EDUC (3 CR): SURVEY OF SERIOUS GAMES

This announcement is to introduce you to a beginning level survey course for any undergraduate campus-wide who is interested in exploring the realm of Serious Games. "Serious Games" refers to game-like environments where learning is a primary outcome and meaningful play is the process for gaining understanding.

This course examines the potential of using games & simulations for the purposes of instruction. It addresses the social phenomenon of these immersive environments for their cognitive and affective impact on the users. Students will play video games, reflect on their impact in instruction, and design their own serious games. Students will then work in interdisciplinary teams to test games, and to explore the tools and skills necessary to function within an authentic development pipeline.

SEE: http://www.indiana.edu/~games/F401/

EDUC-F 401 TOPICAL EXPLORATIONS IN EDUC (3 CR)
VT: SURVEY OF SERIOUS GAMES
29718 RSTR 02:30P-03:45P TR ED 1250 Appelman R

[NOTE: 15 seats are being reserved in one of the FIGS group.]