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Instructional Games

Selecting of tutorial software

• Appealing formats and activities

• Instructional Value

• Physical Dexterity is reasonable

• Social, societal and cultural considerations

Advantages

• Games are more interesting than traditional instruction

(Randel et.al., 1992)

• Retention of information is longer

• Assists teachers to get students to focus on the topic

• Makes learning more engaging and motivational (Ash, 2011;

Corbert, 2010; Squire, 2005)