Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Learning Game Disciplines
- Chapter 2 Communication for Stronger Learning Game Design
- Chapter 3 Instructional and Gaming Elements
- Chapter 4 Story for Learning and Gaming
- Chapter 5 Authenticity in Learning Games
- Chapter 6 Design Better Games
- Chapter 7 Bridging the Gap from Design to Implementation
- Chapter 8 Integrating Games into Learning Environments
- Chapter 9 Multidisciplinary Learning Game Development Method
- Chapter 10 Game Review Criteria
- Chapter 11 Game Review
- Chapter 12 Development Methods
- Chapter 13 Game Review
- Chapter 14 Development Methods
- Chapter 15 Game Review
- Chapter 16 Development Methods
- Chapter 17 Game Review
- Chapter 18 Development Methods
- Chapter 19 Game Review
- Chapter 20 Development Methods
- Chapter 21 Game Review
- Chapter 22 Development Methods
- Chapter 23 Game Review
- Chapter 24 Development Methods
- Index
- References
Chapter 5 - Authenticity in Learning Games
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 May 2015
Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Learning Game Disciplines
- Chapter 2 Communication for Stronger Learning Game Design
- Chapter 3 Instructional and Gaming Elements
- Chapter 4 Story for Learning and Gaming
- Chapter 5 Authenticity in Learning Games
- Chapter 6 Design Better Games
- Chapter 7 Bridging the Gap from Design to Implementation
- Chapter 8 Integrating Games into Learning Environments
- Chapter 9 Multidisciplinary Learning Game Development Method
- Chapter 10 Game Review Criteria
- Chapter 11 Game Review
- Chapter 12 Development Methods
- Chapter 13 Game Review
- Chapter 14 Development Methods
- Chapter 15 Game Review
- Chapter 16 Development Methods
- Chapter 17 Game Review
- Chapter 18 Development Methods
- Chapter 19 Game Review
- Chapter 20 Development Methods
- Chapter 21 Game Review
- Chapter 22 Development Methods
- Chapter 23 Game Review
- Chapter 24 Development Methods
- Index
- References
Summary
Abstract
With the increase in the use of games for education and training, learning game developers seek to create games that not only teach, but engage and motivate learners.
One attribute often associated with successful and motivating games or training devices is authenticity, also referred to as realism or fidelity. Many falsely equate the amount of realism within a training environment to effective training; the higher the realism, the more effective the training. However, as in other training methodologies, a combination of factors, such as learner expertise, instructional domain, and details related to the knowledge and skills taught, informs the optimal level of authenticity within an effective learning game.
This chapter defines and describes authenticity as the combination of physical and cognitive fidelity. We discuss these concepts and summarize cognitive research related to authenticity and effective learning. Finally, we discuss the decisions a learning game developer makes during different stages of the development process to achieve the optimal blend of authenticity, and ultimately an effective, motivating learning game.
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- Design and Development of Training GamesPractical Guidelines from a Multidisciplinary Perspective, pp. 121 - 145Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2014
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