Why Games?
I stand here singing my song. And, you leave here humming it…I hope.
—–Anonymous
Today's learner does not want to hear you lecture, and they are too busy to read your instruction guide, so how can you tell them what they need to know? The answer is learning games—games that have a practical, instructional purpose. Participants like to have fun while they learn, and a well-designed learning game brings fun into the learning environment. In addition, games create interactive learning by transforming participants into active players and translating inactive information into enjoyable learning episodes. Learning occurs at three levels:
Players interact with the content, demonstrating their knowledge and ability to apply the information. ...
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