Assignments
Weekly RWL summary/comments - 20 - 30%
250 - 500 words (or 1 - 2 minutes of audio or video) in the D2L discussion area or D2L dropbox (if you wish it to be private) . To be in the D2L dropbox before class begins
Game Design (group work optional) - 30 - 60%
Design a digital game based on a critical concept in your subject area.
Two Presentations
Research Report - 20 - 30%
Choose a ‘games in education’ related topic and summarize the best and most articles (no news articles or unsubstantiated blogs, etc). Also include a section with your critique of the research and your own personal commentary.
Games That I Might Use in My Classroom - up to 20%
Identify and critique a game or two that you would consider using with your students. Explain what critical concept the game helps students learn, details about the game (grade level, cost, Mac/PC/Tablet/Phone, time required, etc). Check to see if there is any research related to the game. Describe the teacher’s role in creating the game atmosphere and recontextualizing the game ideas.
Academic Integrity
PLAGIARISM: This is very bad.
Make sure you cite all your sources!!! Student attention is drawn to statements in the University calendar regarding academic dishonesty including plagiarism and cheating of any kind. Plagiarism or cheating is a serious office.
EVALUATIVE FEEDBACK As much as possible, formative evaluative feedback will be provided before the VW date. However, due to the project nature of this course, such feedback may not always be forthcoming. Students are therefore urged to contact their professor before the VW date, if in doubt.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY Late assignments will be permitted if and only if students have discussed the issue with the instructor before the due date. Students will NOT be allowed to re-write papers to raise their final grade.
Grading
Note that a B+ is a "very good" mark and this is what you may expect if you work hard and complete the basics of the assignments. Higher grades are reserved for the few who manage to show some particular insight or initiative (not 'more work') that adds significantly to the assignment.
Attendance at Class
Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses. An instructor can initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations where unexcused absences exceed three hours of scheduled classes in any one term.
Weekly RWL summary/comments - 20 - 30%
250 - 500 words (or 1 - 2 minutes of audio or video) in the D2L discussion area or D2L dropbox (if you wish it to be private) . To be in the D2L dropbox before class begins
Game Design (group work optional) - 30 - 60%
Design a digital game based on a critical concept in your subject area.
Two Presentations
- Initial idea - to get feedback from your peers. Have some idea of the elements of your game (points, health, game play, graphics, content, classroom follow up, etc)
- Final game (in PP or Prezi or some other ‘interactive’ format
Research Report - 20 - 30%
Choose a ‘games in education’ related topic and summarize the best and most articles (no news articles or unsubstantiated blogs, etc). Also include a section with your critique of the research and your own personal commentary.
Games That I Might Use in My Classroom - up to 20%
Identify and critique a game or two that you would consider using with your students. Explain what critical concept the game helps students learn, details about the game (grade level, cost, Mac/PC/Tablet/Phone, time required, etc). Check to see if there is any research related to the game. Describe the teacher’s role in creating the game atmosphere and recontextualizing the game ideas.
Academic Integrity
PLAGIARISM: This is very bad.
Make sure you cite all your sources!!! Student attention is drawn to statements in the University calendar regarding academic dishonesty including plagiarism and cheating of any kind. Plagiarism or cheating is a serious office.
EVALUATIVE FEEDBACK As much as possible, formative evaluative feedback will be provided before the VW date. However, due to the project nature of this course, such feedback may not always be forthcoming. Students are therefore urged to contact their professor before the VW date, if in doubt.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY Late assignments will be permitted if and only if students have discussed the issue with the instructor before the due date. Students will NOT be allowed to re-write papers to raise their final grade.
Grading
Note that a B+ is a "very good" mark and this is what you may expect if you work hard and complete the basics of the assignments. Higher grades are reserved for the few who manage to show some particular insight or initiative (not 'more work') that adds significantly to the assignment.
Attendance at Class
Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses. An instructor can initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations where unexcused absences exceed three hours of scheduled classes in any one term.