Perspective Taking And Decision Making In Educational Game Play-Hilliard

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#notesFromPaper Year : Tags : #gamifiedEducation, #transformationalGameStudy Authors: Hilliard Buckingham Geldhof Lerner

An analysis of Quandary and whether games could be used for SEL, learning philosophy, moral learning

action game skills translate to real life and video game training enhances cognitive control in older adults

prosocial games can increase prosocial behavior

3 groups:

  • Quandary
  • Quandary + Group Discussions
  • Mayan Mysteries

Responses were coded based on how much depth of response participants gave.

Difficult game, but recommendable to friends

Themes: Leadership skills, importance of community, consideration of others, perspective taking

No quantitative outcomes :(

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