Teach Like a Gamer: Adapting the Instructional Design of Digital Role-Playing Games in Bloomington, MN

Digital role-playing games such as
Rift, Diablo III
, and
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
help players develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, and lifelong learning. The author examines both the benefits and the drawbacks of role-playing games and their application to real-world teaching techniques. Readers will learn how to incorporate games-based instruction into their own classes and workplace training, as well as approaches to redesigning curriculum and programs.