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Game on: How student-built board games teach strategy

Game on: How student-built board games teach strategy

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Summary

In this episode, William Gaddy discusses how designing and playing board games can enhance experiential learning in business education. He shares insights on integrating game design into classroom activities to develop systems thinking, decision-making, and social awareness.

Key topics

  • Board games as educational tools
  • Game design and systems thinking
  • Student engagement through play
  • Iterative design process in education
  • Social and ethical themes in game design


Takeaways

  • Board games simplify complex systems, making them easier to understand.
  • Designing a game requires selecting key variables that explain the system.
  • Creating a game involves integrating design thinking and system thinking.
  • Students learn better when they create and redesign games, fostering ownership.
  • Games can reveal social issues and ethical considerations not easily discussed otherwise.


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