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Learning

In this first of three sections, you will learn about preparing yourself (and your classroom) for gaming and how to choose a digital game.

Required Resources

2.1 Learner
- 2.1.a - Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.
- 2.1.b - Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks.
- 2.1.c - Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.
2.2 Leader
- 2.2.a - Shape, advance, and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with educ

Information and Communications Technology
- ICT Topic 1: Identify and use appropriate digital learning tools and resources to accomplish a defined task.
- ICT Topic 2: Use digital learning tools and resources to locate, evaluate and use information.
- ICT Topic 3: Use digital learning tools and resources to construct knowledge.
Society and Technology
- ST Topic 1: Demonstrate an understanding of technology’s impact on the advancement of humanity – economically, environmentally, and ethically.
- ST Topic 3: Explain how technology,

Educational games – games that are either created for educational purposes , or if not specifically educational they can still be applied for educational goals. Educational goals can be cognitive, emotional, affective, social, etc.
Game Consumption – digital game consumption refers to teachers or students that play existing games that are typically created for them by someone else.
Game Modding – this refers to the process of adapting, revising, or adding additional content to an existing game.