Learning Activity 8-B-1

Epistemic Games Podcasts

[Forum]

20 points

The role of epistemic games in the future of education is changing, according to Shaffer's article. He proposes that "As a result, workers face a new challenge." He then proposes that epistemic games may be part of the solution.

In a post to the Forum, answer the following questions:

• Do you agree with the author’s premise that a crisis in education is coming?
• How do you think such a crisis will affect the way we teach in today’s schools?
• Do you think games like SodaConstructor are good examples of epistemic games?
• Do you think epistemic games could help the course you teach? why or why not?

Respond to two classmates’ posts. Are you in agreement or disagreement with their evaluation of the information in Shaffer's article? Explain.