Games teach too

Session description

In this session, Games teach too, you’ll gain an understanding of how and why games and are used in education. You’ll learn how to use scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, QR codes and geocaching in teaching and learning and will have a list of steps to follow to design a game.

By the end of the session, the participant will:

1. understand how and why to use games in education
2. understand how to use scavenger hunts and treasure hunts in the classroom for different subjects
3. know how QR codes can enhance learning
4. create QR codes to share content
5. know how to use geocaching in teaching and how to create geocaching games
6. have a list of steps to follow to design a game.

Assessment Task

You will be asked to complete a summative task at the end of the session. You have a copy of this task in your Class Notes for your reference only. Please note that you must complete the Badge Assessment Task online. No printed, scanned, emailed, or faxed copies of the task will be accepted.