1. Introduction (2 minutes):
Brief overview of K20 Center's GBL research and why free games matter for classrooms.
2. Why Game-Based Learning Works (3 minutes) Key benefits: engagement, critical thinking, content retention, and inquiry skills.
3. Game Showcase (15 minutes)Highlight 2-3 games across different subjects (e.g., one college career, one social studies, one financial literacy). Show brief gameplay clips and explain learning objectives for each.
4. Lesson Plans and Implementation (5 minutes)Walk through one sample lesson plan. Show how to align games to standards, manage student engagement, and assess learning outcomes.
5. Resources and Next Steps (3 minutes)
Share where to access games, provide resource handout with lesson plans, and discuss how to request games for their classrooms.
Q&A (2 minutes) Quick questions from participants.
After this session, participants will be able to identify free game-based learning resources aligned with their content standards, select games that match specific learning objectives, and implement accompanying lesson plans in their classrooms. Participants will understand how to scaffold student learning within gaming environments and assess student outcomes. They will leave with a curated list of games, ready-to-use lesson plans, and implementation strategies they can begin using immediately.
https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/literature-review/5014/The%2520Power%2520of%2520Application%2520in%2520Learning%2520Life%2520Skills%2520-%2520A%2520Case%2520Study%2520of%2520a%2520Game-Based%2520Learning%2520Approach%25E2%2580%2594Evidence%2520in%2520Action.pdf?rev=41984&language=English
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