We know that games are engaging; but they can also be powerful vehicles to support learning. This, however, hinges on getting the game design as well as the assessment parts just right. A decade of research and design work reveals intentional assessment in games can effectively measure and support important 21st century competencies. Featured presenter Valerie Shute will share examples of stealth assessment from an actual game, Physics Playground, designed to measure students’ developing competencies in the areas of qualitative physics understanding, creativity, and persistence.
ALN Presentation: Stealth Assessment to Measure and Support Learning
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