Analysis of the Supporting Websites for the Use of Instructional Games in K-12 Settings

Autor/inn/en	Kebritchi, Mansureh; Hirumi, Atsusi; Kappers, Wendi; Henry, Renee
Titel	Analysis of the Supporting Websites for the Use of Instructional Games in K-12 Settings
Quelle	In: British Journal of Educational Technology, 40 (2009) 4, S.733-754 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0007-1013
DOI	10.1111/j.1467-8535.2008.00854.x
Schlagwörter	Curriculum Development; Educational Games; Elementary Secondary Education; Educational Technology; Instructional Materials; Teaching Methods; Guidelines; Educational Resources; Technology Integration; Computer Software; Technical Support; Web Sites + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Educational game; Lernspiel; Unterrichtsmedien; Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Richtlinien; Bildungsmittel; Web-Design
Abstract	This paper identifies resources to be included in a website designed to facilitate the integration of instructional games in K-12 settings. Guidelines and supporting components are based on a survey of K-12 educators who are integrating games, an analysis of existing instructional game websites, and summaries of literature on the use of educational software in K-12 settings and teacher technology training. The results indicate that educators face three main challenges when integrating games, including: (1) curriculum integration, (2) technical and logistical requirements, and (3) teacher training. To overcome these challenges, K-12 educators should be provided with: (1) curriculum resources, (2) game technical information and support, and (3) communication tools. Websites designed to facilitate the use of instructional games should be designed with appropriate structures (ie, grid, web, hierarchy) to optimise organisation and simplicity. In addition, the websites should include teacher training that (1) apply a teacher training model, (2) address National Educational Technology Standards, (3) present contents in small doses, (4) make training and information as accessible as possible, and (5) model and mentor the use of instructional games. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10