Game based Learning
Playing games
is, thus, an ideal form of preparation for the
workplace of the 21st century, as some forward-thinking
firms are already starting to realise." The Economist,
2005.
Aura Interactiva offers learning solutions through
adult games, referred to in the industry as Serious
Games or Game Based Learning.
Concept
They are solutions where the student learns through
a game. It is not an interactive course that incorporates
games; it is a game with certain level of complexity
and resources to make learning effective, that
is, the goal is not to entertain but to use entertainment
to reinforce learning.
General Benefits
 Games
allow acquiring new knowledge or abilities in
a fun and fast way.
They
are virtual environments where the student performs
tasks that are difficult or impossible in real
life. Generally speaking, what the student does
is to solve problems, for example, to find the
main points in the construction of a building
before it collapses and falls upon him/her, in
the case of the topic on Construction.
They
are highly motivating and satisfactory solutions
for users.
It
is possible to see the real competition of people
in a risk-free environment.
Some important uses
They
are used to teach customers and partners on product
knowledge.
They
are used to improve personnel performance.
It
is the best way to prove a person's abilities.
They
are an excellent promotional tool.
They
can be used in personnel induction.
They
are also used to show the best practices on some
specific topic.
Characteristics
1. They include realistic but safe environments
for the user.
2. They demand challenges but also make users
satisfied.
3. They help develop side knowledge: build a hypothesis,
solve problems, develop strategies.
4. They have defined objectives for each problem.
5. They are entirely interactive.
6. They have a suitable content: not very easy
or very difficult for the student.
7. They invite to think, develop, analyze, summarize,
and conclude.
8. They are fun: they keep people's interest.
9. They meet industry standards such as AICC
and SCORM
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or Aura e-Learning solutions, please contact
us.
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