Title
Analysis of the supporting websites for the use of instructional games in K-12 settings
Abbreviated Journal Title
Br. J. Educ. Technol.
Keywords
TECHNOLOGY; Education & Educational Research
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.
Journal Title
British Journal of Educational Technology
Volume
40
Issue/Number
4
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
733
Last Page
754
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0007-1013
Recommended Citation
"Analysis of the supporting websites for the use of instructional games in K-12 settings" (2009). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 1711.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/1711