The Using Games in Education course introduces instructors to the "whys" of gaming--the theories of educational games--and the "hows"--the practical steps of integrating games into traditional learning.

Topics covered include:

• What is a game
• Types of games
• The Digital Native student
• How we learn from games
• What makes a game educational
• How to select a game for education
• Getting to know a game
• Planning a game-based learning experience
• Integrating the game to learning objectives
• Preparing the student
• Preparing the classroom/technology
• Assessment

To learn more about UGE, please visit the course website.