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Unlocking the potential of puzzle-based learning : designing escape rooms + games for the classroom  Cover Image Book Book

Unlocking the potential of puzzle-based learning : designing escape rooms + games for the classroom / Scott Nicholson, Liz Cable.

Nicholson, Scott, 1971- (author.). Cable, Liz, (author.).

Summary:

Discover the educational power of puzzle-based learning. Understand the principles of effective game design, the power of well-crafted narratives and how different game mechanics can support varied learning objectives. Applying escape room concepts to the classroom, this book offers practical advice on how to create immersive, collaborative learning experiences for your students without the need for expensive resources and tools. Packed with examples, including a full sample puzzle game for you to use with your students, this book is a primer for classroom teachers on designing robust learning activities using problem-solving problems -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1529714095 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 9781529714098 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 1529714087
  • ISBN: 9781529714081
  • Physical Description: 181 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Publisher: London ; Corwin, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
A framework for learning with escape games -- Game shapes -- World design -- Creating and sharing the narrative -- Concepts for puzzle design -- Designing the escape game experience -- Prototyping and playtesting -- Running the game: Facilitation, reflection and assessment -- Sample game: ‘Misinformation literacy’
Subject: Educational games.
Educational games > Design and construction.
Educational games.
Educational games > Design and construction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at State Library of Alabama.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
APLS 371.337 NIC 2021 31291002951935 STACKS Available -


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