Author:
Elizabeth Treher
Abstract:
Today’s economy and the rapid pace of change is placing unprecedented
challenges on businesses and educators – making it essential to recognize and
select the best learning resources and use them efficiently. The Internet, and
technology in general, are driving a shift in the approaches being used. More
and more frequently technology is looked upon as a solution, rather than a useful
vehicle to support learning and accompany other teaching methods and tools.
Most professional educators and business professionals are generally unaware
of much of the known research about how we learn best and the importance
of heads and hands-on learning. Myths about how we learn prevail. Failure to
apply appropriate, interactive teaching methods often lead to learner apathy,
discouragement, and wasted resources. Effective approaches should encourage,
empower, and inspire when they are used to teach. This is true in all realms of
education, especially with complex, technical topics.
Board games have been used in corporate settings for about a dozen years, but
are not yet in broad use. In general, the true value and impact of board games
designed for learning are unrecognized by most people. This paper presents
some of the myths, specific solutions, and current research showing the power
of certain types of board games to facilitate rapid learning and retention and the
impact of “Play for Performance.”
Video Summary: Coming soon
Reference:
Threher, E. N. (2011). Learning with board games: Tools for learning and retention. The Learning Key, inc.
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