Serious Games/Simulations: Potential Impact on Assessment and Instructional Design
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | 3:15PM–4:05PM | Room 555
Session Type:
Professional Development
In this panel discussion, three experienced instructional designers will discuss current developments in the field of serious games/simulations as tools for learning and assessment. Serious games/sims is a multibillion-dollar industry that has the potential to a disruptive force in education at all levels. This panel discussion will address such issues as using games/sims for student performance data collection and assessment, customizing instruction with games/sims, and overcoming obstacles to integrating games/sims in the curriculum, as well the possible solutions to these implementation issues.
Outcomes: Learn about the potential impact of serious games/sims on your professional role (as instructors and IT staff) * Lean how to make the best use of these tools at your institution
