Tuning the Knobs and Dials

Games research has often treated the game as a black box; we introduce the game into a situation, observe the effects, and declare success. But we don’t know why the game worked. What was it about the game that made it a powerful tool for learning? Can games be used to teach not just concepts and knowledge, but to also spark changes in reasoning, judgment, and decision-making? This panel will address these questions.