Playing games in the school library : developing game-based lessons and using gamification concepts / Sarah Pavey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pavey, Sarah, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational games.

School libraries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 171 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

London : Facet, 2021.

Summary:

The book will explore the use of games-based learning and gamification in school libraries. It illustrates how game play can be developed by school librarians through blended theory and practice, exemplified by case studies taken from a variety of international contexts.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Foreword

Introduction

1 How Do We Know Game-Based Learning is an Effective Approach to Teaching and Learning?

Defining game-based learning and gamification

The psychology of teaching and learning using games

Pedagogical considerations in game design

2 Developing Emotional and Social Skills Through Game-Based Learning

Game-based learning in practice - some considerations

The student who is disengaged with learning

The student who is afraid of failure

The student with English as an additional language

The student with dyspraxia

The autistic student

The competitive student

The shy student

The student with low self-esteem

3 Simple Slide-Based Games

Reveal and disappear slide games

Slide games using motion pathways

Motivation through using slides based on commercial game ideas

Constructivist approaches to simple slide-based games

Modification and redefinition with slide-based games

4 Digital Games

Video games

Computer coding games

Games using a library management system

Social media games

Games using smart device apps

Designing digital games using commercial templates

5 Physical Games

How do we know if a physical game will be successful?

Games using everyday and commercial artefacts

Quiz games

Card-based games

Board (table-top) games

6 Mixed Media Games

Games using auditory learning

Games mixing physical play with simple computer programs

Games using visual learning

Games using mixed reality

7 Active Learning and Live Games

Games involving movement as a motivator for engagement and cognition

Games for practising communication skills and enquiry

Games to promote skills in empathy and perspective

Games requiring problem-solving skills.

8 Gamification

The psychology of gamification

Pros and cons of reward schemes

Gamification design

Reading schemes based on gamification

Using gamification in enquiry work and for information literacy

9 The Impact Game-Based Learning and Gamification Approaches in the Library can have on the School Community

The importance of creating impact within the school community

Game-based learning and gamification for promotion of library resources and services beyond the curriculum

Sharing game ideas with other schools

10 Working with Teachers, Senior Leaders and Parents Using Game-Based Learning and Gamification Techniques

Collaborating with teaching staff in a game-based approach to learning

Collaborating with senior leaders in a game-based approach to learning

Collaborating with the wider community and parents in a game-based approach to learning

References

Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 27 Oct 2021).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781783305339

9781783305346

9781783305353

1783305355

9781783305360

1783305363

OCLC:

1263868952