GBL in Schools 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 Shayne Taylor
1. What are the outcomes after school?
2. Limiting Words: value, educational merit, debate
3. Negatives School not having the right technology for GBL. Addicted to video game. Expensive to run GBL programs. Students loss focus on tasks. Violence in games.
4. Students, Parents and Teaches opinions about GBL.
5. How popular is GBL?
6. Who does it GBL cater for?
7. Instruction Words: belong in schools, concerning
8. Positives: Tool to engage students to school. Can be use for a variety of subjects. Students will have more enthusiasm for their subjects. Problem solving. Peer teaching.
9. Content Words: Game-Based Learning (GBL), Gamification, learning tool, educational and schools.
10. Is GBL used in Australia?
