Tuesday, March 18
4:45 PM-5:15 PM
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Grand Ballroom 1

Using Minecraft to Encourage Critical Engagement of Geography Concepts

Full Paper ID: 41138
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    Jonathan List
    The University of Akron
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    Brent Bryant
    Northern Potter School District

Abstract: Much of the research surrounding technology in the Geography curriculum focuses on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Positioning System (GPS) units. Studies have examined how these tools can benefit student learning, however GIS can be difficult to learn, and GPS can be cost prohibitive. This study investigates the use of the video game Minecraft as a virtual world to teach students geography concepts.

Presider: Cindy Orr, Northwest Nazarene University

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