Environmental education and engagement using a construction play computer game

Hobbs, Laura; Stevens, Carly; Hartley, Jackie

Abstract

Science Hunters is a university outreach project which engages children of all ages with learning about science and the environment using the popular computer game, Minecraft. A learner-centred constructivist approach using anchored instruction and constructionism and an immersive experience in the Minecraft virtual world all
allow children to direct and consolidate their learning. As they learn, they gain a sense of expertise and ownership and an appreciation that science, ecology and botanical topics are ‘for them’.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 7, 2018
• Publication Date: May 1, 2018
• Journal: Roots Education Review
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 20-23
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/868692
• Publisher URL: https://www.bgci.org/public-engagement/roots/