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I love games – board games, video games, trivia games, etc. Games are also often included in the class like elementary and high school as part of the learning activity because kids love games. However, when it comes to adult learning, I realize I was not able to encounter many adult classes where games are incorporated into the lesson. Why is this the case?

As stated in the article (reference here), some adults do not like to play games. Furthermore, adults tend to be less exposed to games in the workplace as it is not considered an efficient way of learning. However, this is not the case, game-based learning should be incorporated into adult learning because it is a great learning tool!

The article provided several suggestions for instructors that want to implement game-based learning. One of the ideas my partner and I discussed in great detail was the idea of being social during game-based learning. Interaction through gaming will allow students to generate discussion and make it easier for them to share their ideas. Ultimately, this will allow students to learn from each other and applied their knowledge in a fun and engaging manner.

Another topic my partner and I discussed is micro-learning. Micro-learning is a short period of learning that can be done in various place or time. One advantage of micro-learning is that it can be done anywhere. With how much time we spend on our phone or computer, micro-learning does not require us to sit in a classroom and acquire knowledge in the “traditional” way. For more information regarding micro-learning, I suggest you visit my partner’s blog here.