Gaming in Libraries
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Gaming in LibrariesMichael (Zhao Yang)
GameChallenges
Rules
Goals FantasyMystery
CuriosityCompetition
Skill
Scott Nicholson’s Research
Dose the library support gaming?
77% libraries supported gaming
If patrons were allowed to play game on the computers in the libraries?
82% of libraries did allow
International Games Day @ your library
1,281 libraries registered17,152 participants played games in libraries worldwide
Gaming in libraries is a way to teach!
Evidence 1: Education Benefit
Pokémon can be educational !!!
Some tasks are boring, but can bring big returns.Every area is a unique environment.
Resource management.
Evidence 2: Rule-learning skills
Librarians’ Guide to Playing Game
“……They help us set up the equipment, teach each other how to play, and police themselves so that everyone gets a turn……”
-- New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans, LA
“……and seeing them help each other learn and understand the game rules…….”
-- Woodburn Public Library, Woodburn, OR
Evidence 3: Social Skills
Gaming program allow the library to become a community hub.
Conclusion
Besides knowledge learning, all the processes of skill learning are considered teachable.
Gaming in libraries is a way to teach!
References:• Nicholson, S. (2007). The Role of Gaming in Libraries: Taking the Pulse. White
paper available online at http://boardgameswithscott.com/pulse2007.pdf• Pokémon Can Be Educational. (n. d.). Retrieved from http://
bikerjackets.hubpages.com/hub/Pokemon-Can-Be-Educational• Nicholson, S. (2010). Gaming and literacy: Exploring the connections. Retrieved
from http://scottnicholson.com/pubs/gamingliteracy.pdf• South Carolina State Library statement on educational game technology in public
libraries. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/docs/board/game_tech09.pdf
http://www.polygon.com/gaming/2012/6/21/3109467/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-and-3ds-co-developed-by-bandai-namco-andhttp://www.examiner.com/article/variety-of-games-store-for-patrons-on-national-gaming-dayhttp://www.gamesinlibraries.org/course/?p=76http://www.rombay.com/roms_entry/gameboy/index.htmlhttp://www.allpurposeguru.com/2011/11/libraries-and-playing-games/
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