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Twelve tips for maximizing the effectiveness of game-based learning.

Michael B Pitt¹, Emily C Borman-Shoap¹, Walter J Eppich^2,3

¹a University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital , USA .

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Game-based learning (GBL) offers an engaging alternative for medical education. This study provides 12 practical tips for educators to effectively design and implement GBL sessions, enhancing learner engagement and discussion.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Educational Technology
Gamification

Background:

Game-based learning (GBL) is a growing approach in medical education, complementing traditional methods.
Effective GBL leverages competition to boost engagement and facilitate group discussions.
Existing literature offers game templates but lacks guidance on GBL design and implementation strategies for educators.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide educators with practical strategies for designing and implementing effective game-based learning sessions in medical education.
To address the gap in literature regarding the creation and maximal utilization of GBL in medical training.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive review of existing literature on GBL in medical education.
Incorporation of insights from experienced GBL designers.
Development of 12 specific recommendations for GBL design and implementation.

Main Results:

The study synthesizes best practices for creating and deploying educational games in medicine.
Twelve actionable tips are presented to guide educators in maximizing the effectiveness of GBL.
Recommendations cover both the design phase and the implementation of GBL sessions.

Conclusions:

Game-based learning presents a valuable pedagogical tool for medical education.
Educators can successfully implement GBL by following structured design and implementation strategies.
The provided tips offer a framework for enhancing learner engagement and educational outcomes through GBL.