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Module 1: Gaming and Simulation Overview

• Describe the role of gaming and simulations in online learning.
• Compare and contrast learning and entertainment.
• Identify the role of gaming in the eLearning environment.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of gaming.
• Recognize the challenges to implementing games.

Module 2: Analyzing Games and Simulations

• Recognize the multidisciplinary aspects of gaming and simulations.
• Identify the methods used to address the varied ability levels in online learning.
• Compare software tools or content used with games and simulations.
• Describe the link between design and implementation.
• Explain why gaming technology can be regarded as social presence technology.

Module 3: Implementation of Gaming and Simulations in the Learning Environment

• Identify guidelines for implementing gaming into the learning environment.
• Explain how the design of gaming techniques can produce a highly innovative learning environment.
• Explore the characteristics of free game development software.
• Explain the pros and cons of motivating students in an eLearning environment with games and simulations.
• Compare and contrast competitive and cooperative game models.

Module 4: Assessing Student Learning

• Explain the need for assessing the effectiveness of gaming and simulations.
• Recognize the types of feedback learners and instructors receive from assessments.
• Identify the challenges to assessments.
• Describe the three main theoretical models in Evidence-Centered Design.
• Examine tools used to analyze data from interactive games.