Exploring Learning Through Video Games

What year was the speaker in their senior year of university?

• 2004

• 2000

• 2012

• 2008

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Which video game did the speaker mention playing during lectures?

• Tetris

• Super Mario

• Pac-Man

• Zelda: The Minish Cap

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is cognitive overload?

• When audio, text, and video are not different enough when used together

• When the brain is under-stimulated

• When there is a lack of sleep

• When there is too much physical activity

What was the main point of the speaker's PhD?

• The history of video games

• The economic impact of video games

• How video games can intensify focus

• The social effects of video games

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which video game does the speaker use to teach game design and complex concepts?

• Virginia

• Minecraft

• Fortnite

• League of Legends

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Twitch primarily known for?

• Online shopping

• Streaming movies

• Social networking

• Watching people play video games

What percentage of graduates do not get jobs in their field of study?

• 90%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

What is the cost increase of university education since 1980?

• 500%

• 1200%

• 200%

• 800%

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.9

What is the speaker advocating for in classroom instruction?

• Using video game components to engage students

• Replacing teachers with video games

• Eliminating exams

• Shortening the school year

What cognitive benefits are associated with playing video games according to a 2022 study?

• Reduced memory capacity

• Increased stress levels

• Heightened cognition and faster reaction times

• Decreased attention span