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Amir Rastpour; Abraham Amini – Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education, 2025
We develop a spreadsheet-based game to illustrate fundamental statistical concepts in the first class of an undergraduate Statistics course to motivate students about the topics that they will learn in upcoming classes. This game has been implemented by Google Forms and Google Sheets and can be played in both online and in-person classes of small…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Mathematical Concepts, Statistics, Spreadsheets
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Kirsten E. Martin; Angus J. Koller; Eszter Boros – Journal of Chemical Education, 2023
Radioactive isotopes are an essential part of everyday life and an expanding area of research in the fields of medicine, catalysis, and energy. Here, we describe an educational activity that introduces the concept of radioactive decay and the corresponding benefits, risks, and safe handling strategies. Specifically, we have developed an…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Scientific Concepts, Safety
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Chen, Junyu; Kong, Wai Kei; Chi, Hung-Lin; Seo, JoonOh; Kim, Minkoo; Yam, Michael C. H. – Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 2024
In construction technology education (CTE), construction site tours play an essential role for undergraduate students to obtain familiarity with construction environments, combine content knowledge with practice, and develop their competencies to embrace construction innovations before entering the industry. Implementing real construction site…
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Technology Education, Undergraduate Students, Computer Simulation
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Minjoon Kouh – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2024
An introductory physics course may be run like a video game, where students have an almost unlimited number of attempts to demonstrate their competencies through a sequence of zero-penalty assessments until the end of a semester. Each checkpoint is conducted as a 10-minute, one-on-one oral interview with the instructor, and students are not…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Physics, Science Education, Pacing
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Neuts, Bart – Schole: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 2020
Cities are multifunctional entities, catering to diverse activities and populations. As a result, urban redevelopment strategies often carry important externalities and inclusive processes should be established to move from a traditional planned city to a co-productive city. The following article presents a gamification exercise as a learning…
Descriptors: Urban Planning, Stakeholders, Game Based Learning, Urban Renewal
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Rittinger, Eric R. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2020
A growing literature highlights the benefits of playing the classic board game Diplomacy in international relations (IR) courses. But how exactly can it help students to learn not only about different IR theories, but also about what it means to "use" a theory in the first place? To address this question, I highlight my experiences…
Descriptors: International Relations, Public Affairs Education, Game Based Learning, Introductory Courses