Effective Educational Games and Simulations
by Brianne Marcell
1. Research
1.1. Align with standards and objectives
1.2. Age and grade level appropriate
2. Choose
2.1. When the game will be played
2.2. How often the game will be played
2.3. How long the game will be played
3. Investigate
3.1. Appropriate skill level
3.2. Easy to navigate
3.3. Functions work
3.4. Provides remedies, scaffolding, instruction
3.5. Provides opportunity for success
4. Reflect
4.1. Level of bloom's taxonomy needed to play
4.2. Effectiveness of game
4.2.1. Did the game promote learning?
4.2.1.1. Did the game promote engagement?