Game Play and Mechanics

In this module, you will explore some of the features that make games powerful learning environments for players. You'll begin by looking at the interplay between the player’s identity and the identity of the character played in game. You'll move on to some of the mechanics that work to make games effective learning experiences. Finally, you will explore the design of games as a practice of composing meaning, i.e., as a form of literacy.

At the completion of this Module, you will be able to:

• actively participate in games culture
• construct a new framework of learning from experiences garnered from completing a contemporary video or computer game
• explain basics of game mechanics
• develop expertise in sub-genre of games related to a particular area of interest

Module Three Activity Checklist

Open the Learning Activity Checklist (pdf).

The Checklist can be saved to your local drive by clicking Save on the toolbar. As you complete Module Assignments, check them off on this electronic copy. Alternatively, you can print a copy to complete.