Unlocking the potential of puzzle-based learning : designing escape rooms + games for the classroom /

Discover the educational power of puzzle-based learning. Understand the principles of effective game design, the power of well-crafted narratives and how different game mechanics can support varied learning objectives. Applying escape room concepts to the classroom, this book offers practical advice...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nicholson, Scott, 1971- (Author), Cable, Liz (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2021]
Subjects:
Description
Summary:Discover the educational power of puzzle-based learning. Understand the principles of effective game design, the power of well-crafted narratives and how different game mechanics can support varied learning objectives. Applying escape room concepts to the classroom, this book offers practical advice on how to create immersive, collaborative learning experiences for your students without the need for expensive resources and tools. Packed with examples, including a full sample puzzle game for you to use with your students, this book is a primer for classroom teachers on designing robust learning activities using problem-solving problems.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:181 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
ISBN:1529714095
9781529714098