The use of Game-Based Learning (GBL) or Gamification, as a learning tool, has created some debate concerning its value and educational merit. Does GBL belong in schools?
by Andrew Frick
1. YES why?
2. Find countries, states, schools that have implimented this
3. What places have tried this then cancelled the programs?
4. History behind GBL
5. How does GBL work in regards to cognitive learning?
6. What is Game Base Learning?
7. politically motivated researched with an agenda.
8. Peer based researched.
9. Think tank/scientifically founded.
10. It helps people with learning difficulties
11. Side effect
12. Behavior improvement or problems
13. Increased motor neuron growth/decline?
14. Private/public
15. Used in special class rooms with special teachers?
16. NO why?
17. Can it encourage video game addiction?
18. Are electronic GBL more efficient then non electronic GBL?
19. What skills are required to do GBL?
20. What types of people can/can't do game based learning?
21. The expenses to bring in a GBL program and also to maintain.
22. Are there non-electronic GBL types?
23. Non- electronic GBL cheaper?
24. Curriculum hurdles
25. Teachers willing/trained/ability to use and teach GBL?
26. Is GBL a reachable program for every student/parents budget?
27. Resources required
