Does it still count as a game if we're forcing students to play? We will examine the nature of games, common pitfalls in 'educational games' that make them not fun, and how to avoid them.
Description:
What is a game? Does it still count as play if participation isn't voluntary? These are some sticky philosophical questions about educational games we will discuss as a group in this session. Bring your insights and opinions! But we will also discuss common pitfalls in educational games that make them not 'game-like', like the 'creepy treehouse' or 'chocolate-covered broccoli' phenomena and how to avoid them.