Case studies of several game-based learning projects developed, used in classrooms and evaluated in New Zealand. Presented by Stephen Knightly, MD of InGame and Chairperson of the NZ Game Developers Association at the EdTech Leaders Summit, Auckland, New Zealand in July 2016.

1. Game-Based Learning in NZ
Stephen Knightly
InGame
NZ Game Developers Association

2. Game-Based Learning in New Zealand
• What is Game-Based Learning?
• What’s the opportunity?
• What’s happening in New Zealand?
• What’s the path to market?

3. Not Chocolate-coated Brocolli

4. Going Beyond E-Learning
E-Learning
• Own time, own place
• Self-motivated learning
• Access inaccessible, unsafe, rare
experiences
• Engage unengaged learners
• Large audience reach
• Blended and group learning
• Assessment
Gamification / Game-Learning
• Engagement
• Empowerment
• Personalisation & relevance
• Clear and immediate feedback
• Rewards create retention
• Scaffolded challenges
• Complex simulations of systems
• Experiential learning: divergent pathways,
exploration, failing safely
• Entertaining scenario

5. Complexity Matters
“In Educational Games
Complexity Matters
Mini-games are Trivial - but Complex Games Are Not
An important Way for Teachers, Parents and Others to Look at
Educational Computer and Video Games.”
Marc Prensky

6. Fold-it. Protein Folding Game.

7. DragonBox. Algebra Game.

9. • 14% higher skill-based knowledge levels
• 11% higher factual knowledge levels
• 9% higher retention levels
Sitzmaan, T. (2010). “A meta-analytic examination
of the instructional effectiveness of computer-based
simulation games.” Personnel Psychology.
Game-Based Learning is Well Proven

10. Secondary Schools in 2015, NZCER

11. 9 Ways to Use Games for Learning
Moving Learning Games Forward, MIT Press
Authoring
Platform
Content Simulation
Trigger Tech Gateway Point of View
Documentary
/Reflection
Text to Critique
Project-based
Research
Make a model Play a game on a topic Experiment and learn
Play it, discuss it A start in digital literacy Take on a role, discuss
Doc your learning Play, write essay Make a game

12. Direct Sales
To teachers, parents or learners
Upfront sale
Or Freemium with in-app purchases
Or Trial then paid additional content

13. My Friend Quest by BrightMindLabs. Autistic Spectrum Social Skills Game.
myfriendquest.com

14. Puzzle Planets on AppStores
Puzzle Planets by Runaway Play and National Geographic. Plate Tectonics

15. Kaitiaki by I Game And Learn

16. Flutter by Runaway Play. Amazon Rainforect Ecosystem Game.
Flutter on AppStores

17. Spash by Runaway Play. Coral Reef Ecosystem Game.
Splash on AppStores

18. The Aetherlight by Scarlett City Studios. Bible Studies Game.
theaetherlight.com

19. The Aetherlight by Scarlett City Studios. Bible Studies Game.
theaetherlight.com

20. Subscription or Licenses
Monthly, Term or Annual subscription fee
Sold to individual teachers and schools
Costs sometimes passed on to parents

21. Mathletics. Mathematics Gamification.
mathletics.co.nz

22. Bamzonia by Mind Game Media. Financial Literacy Game.
bamzonia.co.nz

23. codeavengers.com
Code Avengers. Coding and Game Development Gamification.

24. Cause-based
Public education or causes
Funded by an organisation with a mission
Distributed for free
Often via existing channels

25. Gamefroot by GamesLab. Game Making Engine.
gamefroot.com

26. gamefroot.com
Gamefroot by GamesLab. Game Making Engine.

27. SafeHouse by InGame and ACC. Home Safety Game.
safehouse.co.nz and App Stores

28. SafeHouse by InGame and ACC. Home Safety Game.
safehouse.co.nz and App Stores

29. Sign Ninja by Deaf Aotearoa NZ. Sign Language Game.
nzslsignninja.co.nz

30. Farm Rules by InGame, Dairy NZ and Worksafe NZ. Farm Safety Game.
Rosiesworld.co.nz and AppStores

31. Farm Rules by InGame, Dairy NZ and Worksafe NZ. Farm Safety Game.
Rosiesworld.co.nz and AppStores

32. FireTrap by InGame and NZ Fire Service. Fire Safety Game.
FireTrap, Apple App Store & Google Play Store

33. FireTrap by InGame and NZ Fire Service. Fire Safety Game.

34. Research-Based
Funded out of a Research Project
Tested and evaluated
Possibly a limited distribution or trial

35. Ora by Dried Frog and Landcare Research. Forest Ecosystem Game.
playora.net

36. Knowledge Acquisition & Retention. Ora Game vs. PME Simulation
playora.net

37. Ready to Practice by University of Auckland Medical School.

38. movincog.org
Cerebral Space by InGame and University of Auckland Brain Research Centre

39. Cerebral Space by InGame and University of Auckland Brain Research Centre
movincog.org

40. Sparx by Metia Interactive and University of Auckland. Mental Health Game.
sparx.org.nz

41. Countdown to Impact by University of Auckland SEPTA. Comprehension Game.
www.ece.auckland.ac.nz

42. Kupuhono by Tyne Crow. Maori Language Game.
www.kupuhono.co.nz

43. http://www.nzcer.org.nz/research/curriculum-future
Curriculum for the Future by NZCER and GameLab. Curriculum Debate Game.

44. Curriculum for the Future by NZCER and GameLab. Curriculum Debate Game.
http://www.nzcer.org.nz/research/curriculum-future

45. Value-Add
Delivered as part of an existing service or course
Not necessarily additional revenue

46. Steve Storm and the Tables of Doom by Numberworks
numberworks.com

47. Worksafesim by Employers and Manufacturers Association

48. Paths to Market
• Direct Sales
• Subscriptions or Licenses
• Cause-based
• Research-based
• Value-add