Game-based learning is an innovative approach that seamlessly blends education and entertainment, captivating learners of all ages and fostering a dynamic and engaging learning experience. By leveraging the inherent motivational qualities of games, this pedagogical method empowers individuals to acquire knowledge and skills through interactive gameplay, problem-solving challenges, and immersive storytelling.
The Learning Innovation Festival 2023 will feature presentations by invited professors who have successfully implemented game-based learning in their classrooms. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how these innovative educators are using gaming technology to engage their students, enhance critical thinking, and promote collaborative learning.
Presentations include:
Professor Norman Li-School of Social Sciences
Dawn of the Duck - An Evolution Experience
Engage, learn, and evolve as students take charge of a group of charismatic ducks and embark on an extraordinary evolutionary journey. Witness natural selection in action, adapt to changing environments, and uncover fascinating complexities through an engaging and interactive gameplay experience.”
Associate Professor Geng Xuesong Senior Lecturer Whitney Zhang-Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Co-Founders of the North
Embark on an epic multiplayer adventure with Co-Founders of the North, where students collaborate and compete to build towering structures on a dynamic floating island
Associate Professor Marcus Ang-Lee Kong Chieng School of Business
Inn or Out: An Yield Management SimulationStudents step into the shoes of a savvy hotel manager in Inn or Out! They attempt to navigate the challenges of high-demand holiday periods, strategically optimize bookings, and prevent costly empty rooms or frustrating overbookings.
Professor Seow Poh Sun, Senior Lecturer Wong Suay Peng, Associate Professor Sterling Huang-School of Accountancy
SMU ChallengeSMU Challenge is a fast-paced mobile game that puts students’ knowledge to the test with a series of rapid-fire multiple-choice questions. Race against the clock, earn double points for every correct answer. Trigger the fever mode for an exhilarating chance to earn even more points.
Dr. Low Chin Heng-Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Teaching Team Dynamics with Escape Rooms
This immersive escape room game is designed to teach invaluable team building and people management skills! Engage in a race against time as student groups navigate the intricate puzzles and challenges within a Pharaoh's tomb.
Associate Professor Dorcas Quek Anderson-Yong Pung How School of Law
Learning Negotiation with iDecision Games
In iDecision Games, students assume diverse roles and engage in dynamic, real-time negotiations with fellow students. They will hone their persuasion, collaboration, and critical thinking skills as they navigate complex scenarios, strategize, and strive to reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
