Unlocking the Potential of Puzzle-based Learning
eBook - ePub

Unlocking the Potential of Puzzle-based Learning

Designing escape rooms and games for the classroom

  1. 200 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Unlocking the Potential of Puzzle-based Learning

Designing escape rooms and games for the classroom

About this book

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 principles.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. About the authors
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Online Resources
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1 A framework for learning with escape games
  11. Chapter 2 Game shapes
  12. Chapter 3 World design
  13. Chapter 4 Creating and sharing the narrative
  14. Chapter 5 Concepts for puzzle design
  15. Chapter 6 Designing specific puzzle types
  16. Chapter 7 Designing the escape game experience
  17. Chapter 8 Prototyping and playtesting
  18. Chapter 9 Running the game: facilitation, reflection, and assessment
  19. Chapter 10 Sample game: ‘Misinformation Literacy’
  20. Components
  21. Index