Credit:
Three (3) semester hours
Time:11:30-2:00
Dates:
May 25
May 30, 31, June 1
June 6, 7,8
June 13, 14,15
June 20, 21,22
June 27, 28,29
Location: Dunn 210 & Dunn 399
Purpose: The primary purpose of this
course is for the students to acquire an understanding of how simulations and
games can be used to promote teaching and learning. Students will apply their
knowledge through the creation of instructional lessons centered around a simulation
or game. as well as leading group discussions on game-based learning topics.
Required Textbooks:
None
Recommended Readings and Resources:
Video Games and Learning: Teaching and Participatory Culture in the Digital Age. Kurt Squire, 2011. pp. 312
What Video Games Have to Teach us About Learning and Literacy By James Paul Gee
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN, 2003, pp.225
"Got Game: How the Gamer Generation Is Reshaping Business Forever" By
Beck and Wade Harvard Business, 2004, pp. 208
"Don't Bother me Mom, I'm
Learning." by Marc Prensky, 2006.
pp. 350
The Ultimate History of Video Games, Steven
L. Kent ISBN: 0-7615-3643-4. pp. 624
Videos: The Discovery Channel:
"The Rise of the Video Game" 5 part documentary series. YouTube Links: p1, p2, p3, p4, p5.
Requirements:
Small Scale Instructional/Training Lesson
: Students
will negotiate a topic for as lesson that incorporates a simulation or game. The
lesson must contain three distinct phases: Briefing (5 minutes),
Action (15 minutes), and Debriefing (10 minutes) . Students will work in groups
of 2 to develop, test, and deliver the lesson. Grade will be based on the
professionalism of the materials, delivery of the lesson, and reflections for
improvement of the lesson in the future. (25 points)
Medium Scale Instructional/Training Lesson: Same as above, only
instructional time will be 10-30-20. (25 points)
Large Scale Instructional/Training Lesson: Same as above, only instructional time will be
20-60-40. (50 points)
(Grading
Criteria for Lesson) (General Lesson Plan
Guidelines)
Attendance:
Daily attendance is required of all students, as the content of daily class discussions
cannot be obtained in any way other than attending class.
Class Participation: Instructor discretion, based on quality of class
participation throughout the course (+/- 5 points)
Journals:
Students in this class will be encouraged to keep a simulations and games journal.
In this journal the students will keep notes on daily simulation and game
activities, including in-class and out-of-class activities. (10 points)
Technology Requirements: In lieu of textbooks, please reserve $100 for
various technology expenses may be incurred during the course of the class.
Digital Storage: It is strongly recommended that each student purchase a USB Drive, with
at least 4gb capacity. Cloud storage is also recommended (Dropbox, Cubby, Google Drive, etc...)
Optional Lectures/Activities: Each completed optional activity will be worth up
to 5 points. The may include guest lectures, gaming sessions, or other
activities that will occur outside of regular class time. Students may submit
their own ideas for optional activities (1 per student). A minimum of 2/3rds of
the class should be available participate in the optional activity.
Plagiarism:
This course adheres to the College's policy on academic honesty as stated in
the Undergraduate Catalog. Plagiarism may lead to grade reduction, course
failure, or expulsion from school.
Students with Disabilities: Any students with a disability needing academic
adjustments or accommodations should speak with the professor as early as
possible. Students with disabilities should contact: Sharon House, Coordinator
of Accommodative Services at 267-3267, Sisson 112, or e-mail her at
housese@potsdam.edu for further assistance. All disclosures will remain
confidential.
Grading:
Small Lesson (30 minutes) 25 points
Mid-Sized Lesson (1 hour) 25 points
Large Lesson (2 hours) 50 points
90-100 points = A (4.0)
87-80 points = A- (3.7)
83-86 points = B+ (3.3)
80-82 points = B (3.0)
77-79 points = B- (2.7)
73-76 points = C+ (2.3)
70-72 points = C (2.0)
Below 70 points = F (0.0)
Course Schedule:
| Date: | Class Activities and Assignments: |
| 5/25 |
NO LIVE CLASS TODAY. FIRST LIVE CLASS WILL BE MAY 31
Complete
the activities below in preparation for class on 5/30
Read and take notes for 5/30 - Principles of Using Games for Learning (Betrus & Botturi, 2010) |
| 5/30 | 30 Minute Game: Teaching Bad Apples (Dr. Betrus)
60 minute discussion: Personality Inventories (DISC Profile, Mayers-Briggs, Srength Assessment). Discussion leader: Dr. Betrus.
Students choose topics for 30-minute lessons Read and take notes for 6/1 |
| 5/31 | 60 minute student-led seminar discussion: Principles of Using Games for Learning. Discussion leader: Marisa Madson |
| 6/1 | Teach small scale (30 minutes) individual instructional lessons. (Justin, Marisa, Bryant, Tom) Read and take notes for 6/7: Justin Tombs, Dungeons and Dragons. Read: Players Handbook pp. 3-12. Watch: HarmonQuest Continue filling out your Character Sheet |
| 6/6 | 60 minute student-led seminar discussion: Justin Tombs, Dungeons and Dragons Students choose topics for 60-minute lessons Read and take notes for 6/8 "Promoting Children’s Physical Activity in Physical Education:The Role of Active Video Gaming" |
| 6/7 | 60 minute student-led seminar discussion: [Student Led Discussion, Bryant, Video Games in PE] Teach 60 Minute Lesson (Dungeons and Dragons, Justin) |
| 6/8 | 60 minute student-led seminar: [Student Led Discussion, Chris, Reality is Broken] Teach 60 Minute Lesson (Tombstone Hold 'Em, Chris) Read and take notes for 6/13 |
| 6/13 |
60 minute student-led seminar discussion: [Student Led Discussion, [Tom, Digital Game Based Learning] Teach 60 Minute Lesson (Marisa, Robot Turtles) Read and take notes for 6/14
|
| 6/14 |
Teach 60 Minute Lesson (Tom, Communications, topic TBD) Teach 60 Minute Lesson (Student TBD, Topic TBD) |
| 6/15 |
Teach 60 Minute Lesson (Bryant, Backyard Games)
|
| 6/20 |
Students prepare final lessons |
| 6/21 | Teach Final Lesson (90 minutes) |
| 6/22 | Teach Final Lesson (90 minutes) |
| 6/27 | Teach Final Lesson (90 minutes) |
| 6/28 | Teach Final Lesson (90 minutes) |
| 6/29 | Teach Final Lesson (90 minutes) |
Possible Discussion Topics (not limited to those listed below):
Virtual Worlds
Violence in Games
Games for Health
Augmented Reality
A History of Video Games
Virtual Reality
Live-Action Role Playing Games
Possible Games for Lessons
Mafia
Outbid
Ghetto
Prisoner's Dillema
Papers, Please!
Office Information:
E-mail: betrusak@potsdam.edu
Office: Dunn Hall 393
Phone: (315) 323-4456
Useful Links:
Jeopardy Labs: Make your own Jeopardy Game
Kahoot: Make your own Game (like Jeopardy, and you use your own smart device to answer questions.
Lifeboat Morality Test: Who would you pick to survive?
Bruce Tuckman's Stages of Group Development
This page created 5/23/2017 by Dr. Anthony Betrus. Last updated 6/6/2017