Potentials and Pitfalls of Utilising Games in Educational Settings

Academic 1:00pm 60 min

The benefits of using games in formal pedagogic settings, and the practical ways to do so, are well-established concerns for scholars. However, the best approach differs significantly according to an institution’s curriculum and resources and the discipline being taught. This paper examines the potential positive effects of integrating games and playful pedagogies into humanities subjects, alongside the potential pitfalls of this kind of engagement.

Speaker

Dr Abbie Hartman

Associate Lecturer · Macquarie University

Abbie is a cultural and public historian based at Macquarie University. Her research examines how games function as forms of public pedagogy and help shape public understanding of the world around them.