Constellation of Computational Literacy Practices in Learning Through Game Modding

• In Event: Roundtable Session 123

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

Studies of learning through games and participation in game-based fan communities have demonstrated varied outcomes such as literacy development, IT fluencies, scientific reasoning, and the understanding of history (Gee, 2003, 2004; Hayes, 2008, 2008b; Squire 2004; Steinkuehler, 2007). Building on this past work, this symposium focuses on acquisition of particular kinds of literacy—computational literacy and the acquisition of specialist English—through game modding. Modding refers to the modification of content or ways of playing games to perform a function not originally intended by game designers. This symposium brings together research and findings from studies about learning through modding in informal learning context like an online modding community as well as learning designed games-based after-school setting.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Media, Culture, and Curriculum

Chair

• Richard R. Halverson, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Papers

• Impact of Gaming and Programming Affinities on Learning to Mod - Shree Durga Subramanian, Northeastern University

• Language in a Modding Community: Learning English for a Specific Purpose - Yoonhee Naseef Lee, Arizona State University

• The Playable Stories System: Learning programming and 3D role-playing game design as socially relevant practice - Adam Ingram-Goble, Arizona State University - Tempe