Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Integrating Commercial Off-the-Shelf Video Games into School Curriculums

  • Published:
TechTrends Aims and scope Submit manuscript

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

References

  • Alessi, M. S., & Trollip, S. R. (2001). Multimedia for learning: Methods and development (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

    Google Scholar 

  • B.E.C.T.A. (British Educational Communications and Technology Associations). (2001). Computer games in education project. Retrieved December 24, 2003, from http://www.becta.gov.uk

  • Brown, J. S., Collins, A., & Duguid, P. (1989). Situated cognition and the culture of learning. Educational Researcher, 18, 32–42.

    Google Scholar 

  • Charsky, D. (2004). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Integrating Concept Maps and Computer Games to Teach Historical Understanding. Unpublished Dissertation, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.

  • Cruickshank, D. R., & Telfer, R. (1980). Classroom games and simulations. Theory into practice, 19(1), 75–80.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • DeKanter, N. (2005). Gaming redefines interactivity for learning. TechTrends, 49(3), 26–31.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Dempsey, J. V., Lucassen, B. A., Haynes, L. L., & Casey, M. S. (1996). Instructional applications of computer games. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association, New York, NY.

  • Donovan, M. S., Bransford, J. D., & Pellegrino, J. W. (Eds.). (1999). How people learn: Bridging research and practice. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

    Google Scholar 

  • Gee, J. P. (2003). What video games have to teach us about learning and literacy. New York: Palgrave MacMillan.

    Google Scholar 

  • Gee, J. P. (2005). What would a state of the art video game look like? Innovate, 1(6), Retrieved August 11, 2005, from http://www.innovateonline.info/indes.php?view=article&id=80

  • Gikas, J., & Van Eck, R. (2004). Integrating video games in the classroom: Where to begin? Paper presented for the annual meeting of the National Learning Infrastructure Initiative, January 25–27, San Diego, CA.

  • Gredler, M. E. (2003). Games and simulations and their relationships to learning. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research for educational communications and technology (pp. 571–581). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

    Google Scholar 

  • Gros, B. (2003). The impact of digital games in education. Retrieved July 12, 2008 from http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue8_7/xyzgros/

  • Halverson, R. (2005). What can K-12 school leaders learn from video games and gaming? Innovate, 1(6). Retrieved July 12, 2008, from http://www.education.wisc.edu/elpa/people/faculty/halverson/LeadersLearningFromVideoGames.pdf

  • Hannafin, M., Land, S., & Oliver, K. (1999). Open learning environments: Foundations, methods, and models. In C. M. Reigeluth (Ed.), Instructional-design theories and models (pp. 115–140). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hannafin, M. J., & Peck, K. L. (1988). The design, development and evaluation of instructional software. New York: MacMillan Publishing Company.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hooper, S., & Rieber, L.P. (1995). Teaching with technology. In A. C. Orstein (Ed.), Teaching: Theory into practice (pp. 154–170). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

    Google Scholar 

  • Johnson, D., & Johnson, R. (1996). Cooperation and the use of technology. In D. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research for educational communications and technology (pp. 1017–1044). New York: Simon and Schuster.

    Google Scholar 

  • Jonassen, D. H. (1999). Designing constructivist learning environments. In C. M. Reigeluth (Ed.), Instructional-design theories and models (pp. 215–240). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kirkley, S., & Kirkley, J. (2005) Creating next generation blended learning environments using mixed reality, video games and simulations. TechTrends, 49(3), 42–53, 89.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Kirriemuir, J. (2005A, March). Topic: A survey of COTS games used in education. Serious Games Summit, Game Developers Conference, San Francisco, CA.

  • Kirriemuir, J. (2005b). Commercial games in the classroom. Interact, 31, 20–21.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kolb, D. (1984). Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kozma, R. (2000). The use of multiple representations and the social construction of understanding in chemistry. In M. Jacobson & R. Kozma (Eds.), Innovations in science and mathematics education: Advanced designs for technologies of learning (pp. 11–46). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

    Google Scholar 

  • Lave, J. & Wenger, E. (1991). Situated learning: Legitimate peripheral participation. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press.

    Google Scholar 

  • Laveault, P., & Corbeil, P. (1990). Assessing the impact of simulation games on learning: A step-by-step approach. Simulation/games for learning, 20(1), 42–54.

    Google Scholar 

  • Lepper, M. R., & Cordova, D. L. (1992). A desire to be taught: Instructional consequences of intrinsic motivation. Motivation and Emotion, 16(3), 187–208.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Malone, T. W., & Lepper, M. R. (1987). Making learning fun: A taxonomy of intrinsic motivations for learning. In R. Snow & M. Farr, (Eds.), Aptitude, learning and instruction: III. Cognitive and effective process analysis (pp. 223–253). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mims, C. (2003). Authentic learning: A practical introduction & guide for implementation. Meridian, 6(1). Retrieved July 12, 2008, from http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/win2003/authentic_learning/index.html

  • Prensky, M. (2001). Digital game-based learning. New York: McGraw-Hill.

    Google Scholar 

  • Reiser, R. A., & Gerlach, V. S. (1977). Research on simulation games in education: A critical analysis. Educational Technology, 17(12), 13–18.

    Google Scholar 

  • Shaffer, D. W. (2005). Epistemic games. Innovate, 1(6), Retrieved August 11, 2005, from http://www.innovateonline.info/indes.php?view=article&id=79

  • Shank, R. C., Berman, T. R., Macpherson, K. A. (1999). Learning by doing. In C. M. Reigeluth (Ed.), Instructional-design theories and models (pp. 215–240). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

    Google Scholar 

  • Simpson, E. (2006a, October). Topic: Using video simulations in the content area. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Dallas, TX.

  • Simpson, E. (2006b, April). Topic: Using video games to meet the standards. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, International Conference. Chicago, IL.

  • Squire, K. (2004). Replaying history: learning world history through playing Civilization III. Retrieved January 2, 2006, from http://www.educationarcade.org/gtt/

  • Thatcher, D. C. (1986). Promoting learning through games and simulations. Simulation/games for learning, 16(4), 144–154.

    Google Scholar 

  • Vannatta, R. A. & Beyerbach, B. (2001). Facilitating a constructivist vision of technology integration among education faculty and preservice teachers. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 33(2), 132–148.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Integrating Commercial Off-the-Shelf Video Games into School Curriculums. TECHTRENDS TECH TRENDS 52, 38–44 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-008-0195-0

Download citation

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-008-0195-0

Keywords

Search

Navigation