This course is designed to study intersections between gaming and the teaching and learning of STEM disciplines in P-20 education. A primary focus will be on enhancing teachers' ability to use critically examine different gaming avenues and designs to augment STEM learning experiences. Throughout the course the relationship between theory and practice will be emphasized in an attempt to understand some of the complexities and challenges in addressing critical issues in STEM learning and teaching.
This course is designed to study intersections between gaming and the teaching and learning of STEM disciplines in P-20 education. A primary focus will be on enhancing teachers' ability to use critically examine different gaming avenues and designs to augment STEM learning experiences. Throughout the course the relationship between theory and practice will be emphasized in an attempt to understand some of the complexities and challenges in addressing critical issues in STEM learning and teaching.