An academic home for play: games as unifying influences in higher education.

Autor/inn/en	Herro, Danielle; Clark, Rebecca
Titel	An academic home for play: games as unifying influences in higher education.
Quelle	In: On the horizon, (2016) 1, S.17-28 PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext (2) Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1074-8121
DOI	10.1108/OTH-08-2015-0060
Schlagwörter	Global & comparative education; Education; Crowdsourcing; Learning; Funding; Problems; Students; Design; Educational leadership; Teaching; Core curriculum; Educational technology; Higher education; Classrooms; Gamification; Research; Digital broadcasting; Computer & video games
Abstract	Purpose – This paper aims to address opportunities and tensions when creating game-based learning practices in higher education. By detailing examples from a university in the Southeastern USA and the communities it serves, we suggest game-based research and learning be approached as a unifying influence adaptable across contexts. Design/methodology/approach – We use a working example methodology where someone with expertise “works through” a well-known issue while making the thinking overt. In this manner, we reveal processes, successes and challenges infusing game-based learning in higher education to deepen understanding between fields and encourage research and practice with games across disciplines. Findings – The working example demonstrates that games served as a unifying influence in three primary ways, which included redesigning courses and implementing programmatic changes; using existing programs to promote interdisciplinary teaching and research; and increasing outreach and partnerships. In each example, games served to strengthen or support the initiatives. Originality/value – This paper extends literature on the value of games to promote research and learning. Significantly, it provides an example for others in game-based learning fields to consider when building similar programs in higher education.
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Update	2022/1/02