Unit Two: Exploration

Will's Mini-Course

Unit Objective

• Explore DBGL examples.
• Observe gameplay of educational games.
• Discover characteristics of a good DGBL resource.

Watch

If your not sure what a good educational video game looks like, check out the videos below.

Top Games

• Game Theory's Top 10 Educational Games
• Watch Mojo's Top 10 Educational Video Games
• Smosh Games' Top 5 Educational Games

Educational Gameplay Examples

• Animal Kindergarten Math
• Jurassic Dig
• The Solar System for Kids
• Monster Numbers

Explore

Navigate through the examples below and play a variety of digital games. Note any qualities of the games you chose that you believe make it a good, or not-so-good, game to be used in the classroom.

Math

• Adapted Mind
• Multiplication Games
• Math Games
• Math Goodies

Science

• Possible Worlds
• Science games at CoolMathGames.com
• Primary Games

Social Studies

• Primary Games
• Geography and History

Language

• Adapted Games
• Primary Games
• Duolingo

Analyze

Access the Google Doc below to review at least 5 games you found using the websites provided. Try to list both things you liked, and some things you didn't particularly like about the game you chose. Offer suggestions to ways you think that game might be usable in the classroom.

DGBL Exploration Google Doc

Looking Ahead

Now that I know what DGBL looks like, and where I can find resources for educational video games, how do I develop a lesson plan around the game I chose? Answer this question by moving on to Unit Three: Designing a Lesson.

Course Navigation

Previous Lesson Unit One: What is Game Based Learning?

Next Lesson Unit Three: Designing a Lesson

References

[The Game Theorists]. (2014, June 22). Game Theory's Top 10 Educational Games. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COQVPrsTK3Y

[WatchMojo.com]. (2016, October 8). Top 10 Educational Video Games. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqtlw2JB560&t=1s

[Smosh Games]. (2013, August 16). Top 5 Educational Games. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5s8cgd87O0

[O Game Channel]. (2016, June 3). Animal Kindergarten Math Free "Educational Education Games" Android Gameplay Video. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlgbSSyuYcA

[VBGamming11]. (2017, July 17). Jurassic Dig - Reassemble Dinosaur Bones - Educational Gameplay For Kids 2017. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-S7kcs0MK0

[O Game Channel]. (2015, December 6). The Solar System For kids Educational Android İos Free Game GAMEPLAY VİDEO. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLGfX7uZHts.

Munoz, A. (2015, May 310). Monster Numbers Gameplay: Math learning games for kids. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izjjn8tbdqA.