Literacy, Learning, and Digital Games: Situated Learning, Imagination, and Play

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This symposium session brings together research on literacy, learning and digital games generated across a three year project exploring games-based learning in and out of school. The symposium presents a range of perspectives and case studies from across the project, and foregrounds issues, questions and possibilities raised as teachers and students worked together in relation to the three project foci: the use of games to support learning in disciplinary areas, critical analysis, and the making and use of games.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Writing and Literacies

Chair

• Catherine Beavis, Griffith University

Papers

• How It Looks From Their Side: Student Experience of School Use of Digital Games - Catherine Beavis, Griffith University

• Production, Perception, and Enjoyment of Digital Games in Language Arts - Joanne O'Mara, Deakin University

• Leveling Up? Digital Games, Inclusive Classrooms, and the Experiences of Diverse Learners - Leonie Rowan, Griffith University; Sarah Prestridge, Griffith University

Discussant

• Sandra Schamroth Abrams, Saint John's University