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What is the proper use of games in an instructional environment? In a technology for the adult learners type class, share one game, which you feel is instructional, challenging, and worth including in any such class.

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This solution outlines the possible uses of games in an instructional environment and explains how such games should be administered.

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This is a very good question! I am personally not big on playing video games, but I am in the minority with this one. A game is an artificially constructed, competitive activity with a specific goal, a set of rules and constraints that is located in a specific context. A game is not reality. It is a constructed activity that resembles portions of reality. It provides a competitive environment for a player by challenging him or her to reach a goal. The purpose of the game (e.g., enjoyment, information, instruction, etc.) Helps define the goals, rules, and context of the game (Hayes, 2005). Most people love playing games. In the classroom, games are excellent ways of ...

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