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Getting your leadership game on in virtual environments.
Daniel M Jenkins1, Meghan L Pickett2
1Leadership & Organizational Studies, University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine, USA.
New Directions for Student Leadership
|July 13, 2022
Summary
Virtual games offer innovative strategies for leadership education. Purposeful design and integration enhance leadership learning and skill development.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- Traditional leadership education methods may not fully engage all learners.
- Virtual games present a novel approach to experiential learning in leadership development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore effective strategies for integrating virtual games into leadership education.
- To connect virtual game implementation with established leadership learning frameworks and competencies.
Main Methods:
- Review of pedagogical practices for virtual game-based learning.
- Analysis of examples and case studies of virtual games in leadership contexts.
- Discussion of implications for practical application and instructional design.
Main Results:
- Virtual games can be effectively utilized to teach leadership skills.
- Intentional design, strategic pairing with other methods, and thorough debriefing are crucial for success.
- Alignment with learning goals and competencies enhances the impact of virtual game utilization.
Conclusions:
- Virtual games are a viable and potent tool for leadership education when implemented thoughtfully.
- Emphasis on purposeful utilization and integration maximizes the benefits of virtual games for leadership development.
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