A designer of educational games and simulations analyzes his own design process which revealed unexpected weaknesses in his mode of working, led him to consider how to minimize them when designing future games and simulations, and resulted in changes to a more efficient and effective work style. (EAO)

Defines and discusses the uses of poetic games in a second language classroom. Provides an extensive inventory of poetic games, with examples in French and English. (EKN)

The importance of play (1) to players--players' values, attitudes, and mental states, and whether or not players take their playing seriously; (2) in child development as argued by Rousseau, Froebel, and Neill; and (3) as serious or nonserious business as argued by Johan Huizinga and R. F. Dearden is examined. (SR)

Describes a teaching game for bibliographic formatting that emphasizes the importance of noting author, title, and publication information precisely while using accurate formatting and punctuation. (HTH)

This game considers environmental change at the scale of a single building and guides children through some of the elements of the design process. Although consisting of three case studies, only the Sports Center Design is presented. Background information, materials needed, instructional strategies, and evaluation methods are provided. (JN)

The willingness of continuing educators to meet the challenge of studying the computer and using it to enhance the learning process will influence whether this generation of educators takes a step forward toward a respectable profession or a step backward toward a poorly paid skill. (Author)

Computers can offer fun games, but they need to nurture thoughtful learning as well. (Author)

A profoundly retarded adolescent acquired 14 new verbal labels while playing a table game which required correct labeling of pictured stimuli for player movement. In addition, the subject's leisure skills were strengthened. (Author/CL)

Six formerly institutionalized severely handicapped adults living in a nursing home were taught a cooperative leisure skill. All six participants acquired the leisure skill. Informal followup observations indicated that participants continued to self initiate, sustain, and terminate the leisure activity as much as 2 weeks beyond the program's…

Discusses ways to organize a course in classical mythology. Presents classroom exercises including matching and word games, as well as extension exercises. Concludes with a list of sources on mythology. (HTH)

Camp Riverwood (Massachusetts), sponsored by the National Football League Players Association, provides moderately and severely disabled persons with opportunities for adventure activities and new games stressing personal initiative and group cooperation. Participants discuss the activities and their feelings. Benefits have included affective…