Playful Simulations

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PLAYFUL SIMULATIONS

THE OVERALL PURPOSE & AIM

In this course module, you will be introduced to the theoretical basis of playful simulations, including the instructional dimension of using them in the educational process and of course, some practical examples.

More specifically, you will “playfully” learn about:

  • Playful pedagogy in the instructional use of simulations;
  • Existing Repositories of simulations and assessment rubrics;
  • Tools for creating simulations and making them "playful";
  • Case studies of simulations.

INTRODUCTION TO MODULE TEAM & MODULE

This module "Playful Simulations" is developed by the European University of Cyprus project team, including members from the School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences.

OVERVIEW OF THE MODULE UNITS

In the following table, you will get an overview of the module sections' content (See one, Do one, Teach one, Remix one and Recap), the educational tasks and the expected learning outcomes of each section.

CONTENT

EXERCISES/ TASKS

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • What are playful simulations?
  • Why should playful simulations be used in teaching and learning?
  • Inspiring examples of playful simulations
  • Learning journal entry
  • You will know what is a simulation and how it contributes to teaching and learning
  • Instructional Design - ADDIE model
  • Identification of playful simulations
  • Tools and technologies for creating simulations
  • Design and development of playful simulations
  • Design and evaluate an existing or develop a new simulation
  • You will know how to evaluate and reuse a playful simulation
  • You will know how to design and develop a playful simulation
  • Reflection on the process of creating playful simulations
  • Reflection on the experience of using playful simulations
  • Learning journal entry
  • You will learn how the playful simulations worked as a teaching activity
  • Use playful simulations created by others and use their ideas to build on
  • Learning journal entry
  • You will be able to reuse existing playful simulations in your own teaching context
  • Summary and conclusions
  • Self-reflection
  • Overview of learning outcomes in this module

RECAP & INTRO

Please start the module with See one unit where you will get a theoretical overview about playful simulations and how they contribute to learning. You will be also introduced to how to create playful simulations and how to assess existing ones.