KOTESOL International Conference 2016
(Concurrent Session)
Greg Thompson, Seoul National University of Science and Technology
Developing Games Aligned with Language Objectives
Abstract
Well-designed games may act as powerful classroom activities that present students with challenging, yet entertaining, environments to apply language aligned with curricular goals. Game studies scholars have noted the importance rules play in games, especially that rules encourage or constrain player behaviors. While game design encompasses many areas, carefully considering alignment between game rules and language objectives can lead to the creation of game experiences that necessitate target language use and simulate target language tasks. This workshop will consist of two parts- 1) an overview of rules-focused development of a game and 2) participants working together to create games aligned with common language tasks. After this workshop, participants will have a bank of game ideas to use and/or develop further for their particular teaching contexts.
Biographicals
Greg Thompson received his MA in Secondary English Education from James Madison University and now teaches conversation and writing courses at Seoul National University of Science and Technology. He has taught in a wide range of educational contexts in Korea. His research interests include game-based learning, educational technology, and learning analytics.
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