20-Minute Mentors

Game On! Collaborative Learning Techniques for the Modern Classroom

In this 20-Minute Mentor, you’ll learn how to design and implement game-based simulations that boost motivation, deepen critical thinking, and transform your classroom into an engaging, student-centered learning environment.

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Game On! Collaborative Learning Techniques for the Modern Classroom

Many instructors want students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and engage deeply—but traditional teaching methods often fall short. Lectures and passive learning environments can make it difficult for students to apply concepts in meaningful ways or stay motivated throughout a course. The result? Missed opportunities for authentic learning and real-world skill development.

In this 20-Minute Mentor, you’ll learn how to use game-based simulations to turn those challenges into strengths. Discover how to design purposeful, research-informed simulations that align with your course goals, encourage teamwork, and bring concepts to life across any discipline. You’ll gain practical tools—including reflection prompts, rubrics, and planning checklists—to help you create interactive learning experiences that boost motivation, critical thinking, and collaboration. Whether you teach online, in-person, or hybrid, this program gives you the confidence and structure to make every lesson more dynamic, inclusive, and impactful.

After viewing this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, participants will be able to: 

  • Explain the pedagogical value of game-based simulations in higher education
  • Identify appropriate simulation tools aligned with specific learning objectives
  • Design simulation-based activities that foster critical thinking and collaboration
  • Implement strategies to engage all learners through inclusive, accessible practices
  • Develop assessment and reflection methods to evaluate simulation outcomes

TOPICS COVERED 

  • Key benefits and research supporting simulation-based learning
  • Criteria for selecting effective and accessible simulation tools
  • Strategies for integrating simulations into diverse disciplines
  • Techniques for facilitating engagement and collaborative learning
  • Methods for assessing student performance and reflection
  • Best practices for inclusive and equitable game-based experiences
  • Steps for designing meaningful debriefing and reflection activities

AUDIENCE

This program will benefit:

  • Faculty and Instructors in Higher Education
  • Instructional Designers
  • Teaching and Learning Center Directors
  • Department Chairs and Program Coordinators
  • Faculty Developers and Professional Development Specialists
  • Online and Hybrid Course Instructors
  • Educational Technologists

Product Code: PM25BB

Campus Access License

With the purchase of the optional Campus Access License, registrants are granted a license to download the program contents to a password-protected network, server, or website for additional staff use. You will receive information on downloading the contents of the program within 3-5 business days after payment has been received by Magna.

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If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may cancel the order within 30 days of purchase and receive a full refund.

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