Graduate Course Description
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom™ Online
Overview
Analyze current beliefs and assumptions about using video and computer games in the classroom for learning purposes. Evaluate learning games to determine their effectiveness and suitability for your students’ learning needs.
During this course, participants will evaluate learning games to determine their effectiveness and suitability for the classroom. Participants will also become familiar with contemporary gaming technologies, enabling them to understand the pedagogical models behind games and how gaming models may be used for learning.
"Online learning games can be a fun and educational tool in which children can learn.”
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Target Audience: All Educators; Prerequisite: entry-level technology skills.
Time Requirement: 6-8 hours per week
Course Format: Eight-week, facilitator-led with weekly assignments, and 24/7 online access
Graduate Credit: 3 semester hours or 4.5 quarter hours
Technology Requirements
In addition to a computer, Internet connection (high-speed preferable), and a working email account, PLS courses have the following technical requirements:
- Preferred Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
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Preferred Browsers: For an optimal experience use Internet Explorer 7 or 8 (PC), or Mozilla Firefox 3 (PC or Mac).
Updated versions of Web browsers are free from the following links:
Internet Explorer , Firefox - Required Software: Microsoft Word, google tools: mail, docs, presentations (free use), and Wikispaces account
- Required Web Browser Plug-In: Adobe® Acrobat® or Adobe® Reader™ This plug-in is required to view any of the PDFs within a course. Adobe® Reader™ may be downloaded for free using the following link: Adobe
Please note:
- If using Internet Explorer 6.0, security settings must be set to accept cookies.
- If using Internet Explorer 7 or 8, please add pls.rsmart.com to your list of trusted Web sites by going to: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy tab > Sites
The following applications will be used by the participants. These are freeware programs available via the Web or are free to download. Course instructions will include directions on how to install or use these applications.
- Google tools: mail, docs, presentations (free use)
- Wikispaces account
Course Registration Deadlines
Syllabus
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43 Upcoming PLS Courses Sorted by Location
| Location | Dates & Times | Course Title | Instructor | Seats | Total Cost |
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| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Long Island University: EDU 517 F » Offered for academic credit by: Long Island University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Wilkes: ED 5022 » Offered for academic credit by: Wilkes University This college requires a ONE-TIME registration fee of $45 |
Instructor TBD |
13 | $845 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Wilkes: ED 5022 » Offered for academic credit by: Wilkes University This college requires a ONE-TIME registration fee of $45 |
Instructor TBD |
13 | $845 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Drake: EDDL 274 » Offered for academic credit by: Drake University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Drake: EDDL 274 » Offered for academic credit by: Drake University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Andrews: EDCI 631-015 » Offered for academic credit by: Andrews University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Andrews: EDCI 631-015 » Offered for academic credit by: Andrews University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Rockford: EDUC 545 » Offered for academic credit by: Rockford College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Rockford: EDUC 545 » Offered for academic credit by: Rockford College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Marygrove: EDU 5511 » Offered for academic credit by: Marygrove College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $715 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Marygrove: EDU 5511 » Offered for academic credit by: Marygrove College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $715 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Endicott College: EDPW 587 » Offered for academic credit by: Endicott College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $900 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Endicott College: EDPW 587 » Offered for academic credit by: Endicott College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $900 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Friends University: EDUC 4369 » Offered for academic credit by: Friends University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Friends University: EDUC 4369 » Offered for academic credit by: Friends University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Saint Mary's: GEPP 5234 A » Offered for academic credit by: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
Instructor TBD |
14 | $715 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Saint Mary's: GEPP 5234 B » Offered for academic credit by: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $715 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 608 » Offered for academic credit by: University of St. Francis |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Oct 5 — Nov 29, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 608 » Offered for academic credit by: University of St. Francis |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Sep 14 — Nov 8, 2010 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Long Island University: EDU 517 F » Offered for academic credit by: Long Island University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Jan 11 — Mar 7, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Wilkes: ED 5022 » Offered for academic credit by: Wilkes University This college requires a ONE-TIME registration fee of $45 |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $845 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Feb 15 — Apr 11, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Wilkes: ED 5022 » Offered for academic credit by: Wilkes University This college requires a ONE-TIME registration fee of $45 |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $845 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Mar 8 — May 2, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Wilkes: ED 5022 » Offered for academic credit by: Wilkes University This college requires a ONE-TIME registration fee of $45 |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $845 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Jan 11 — Mar 7, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Drake: EDDL 274 » Offered for academic credit by: Drake University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Mar 8 — May 2, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Drake: EDDL 274 » Offered for academic credit by: Drake University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Jan 11 — Mar 7, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Rockford: EDUC 545 » Offered for academic credit by: Rockford College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Mar 8 — May 2, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Rockford: EDUC 545 » Offered for academic credit by: Rockford College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Jan 11 — Mar 7, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Marygrove: EDU 5511 » Offered for academic credit by: Marygrove College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $715 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Mar 8 — May 2, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Marygrove: EDU 5511 » Offered for academic credit by: Marygrove College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $715 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Feb 15 — Apr 11, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Rockford: EDUC 545 » Offered for academic credit by: Rockford College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Jan 11 — Mar 7, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Andrews: EDCI 631-015 » Offered for academic credit by: Andrews University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Feb 15 — Apr 11, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Andrews: EDCI 631-015 » Offered for academic credit by: Andrews University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Mar 8 — May 2, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Andrews: EDCI 631-015 » Offered for academic credit by: Andrews University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Jan 11 — Mar 7, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Endicott College: EDPW 587 » Offered for academic credit by: Endicott College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $900 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Mar 8 — May 2, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Endicott College: EDPW 587 » Offered for academic credit by: Endicott College |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $900 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Jan 11 — Mar 7, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Saint Mary's: GEPP 5234 A » Offered for academic credit by: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $715 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Jan 11 — Mar 7, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Friends University: EDUC 4369 » Offered for academic credit by: Friends University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Mar 8 — May 2, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Friends University: EDUC 4369 » Offered for academic credit by: Friends University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Mar 8 — May 2, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Saint Mary's: GEPP 5234 C » Offered for academic credit by: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $715 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Jan 11 — Mar 7, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 608 » Offered for academic credit by: University of St. Francis |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Mar 8 — May 2, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: University of St. Francis: EPLS 608 » Offered for academic credit by: University of St. Francis |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Feb 15 — Apr 11, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Drake: EDDL 274 » Offered for academic credit by: Drake University |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $700 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
| Online | Feb 15 — Apr 11, 2011 24/7 Online Access |
Simulations and Gaming Technologies for the Classroom Online: Saint Mary's: GEPP 5234 B » Offered for academic credit by: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
Instructor TBD |
15 | $715 View/Purchase Required Course Materials » |
