Describes several games currently available, how they relate to social studies objectives, and suggests further resources. (JB)

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)