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Wiki Article Assignment Stacia Reagan Jill Summer 02-09-2009 ** Comparison of a Discovery Learning based model and the Role Play model. **  ||||
 * Research: Serious games ** are applications that are developed using the principles of game design. Serious games will be reviewed in this article to show the differences in how they are constructed and how effective they are when designed by two different frameworks, Discovery Learning and Role Play. Discovery Learning can be explained as a learning theory based heavy in constructivism where learners are able to build their own learning experiences by experiencing it through an external environment. An external environment can be a **serious game** where learners are playing the game, but at the same time building and retaining their skill sets and knowledge. // The Role Play learning model can be explained as a learning theory that allows the participants to participate in a first-person experience in a contrived setting within the parameters of their specific characters. Role playing gives participants the opportunity to discuss the purpose of the specific activities they are engaging in while promoting a comfortable environment where instructors are able to reflect on the specific needs of their individual learners. Role play learning allows the participants to engage themselves in the lesson and promotes active learning. //
 * ** Discovery Learning ** |||| ** Role Playing ** ||

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 * ** Comparison Criteria ** |||| ** Discovery Learning Model ** || ** Role Playing Model ** ||
 * Describes/Scaffolds how to engage the learner |||| Learners build their own learning experiences by interacting with the immediate external environment. || The task is evaluated by the participant who will use a hands-on first person approach to manipulate the activity and learn. ||
 * Describes/Scaffolds how to incorporate existing knowledge |||| Learners use their personal schemas to interact with the new material. || Learners use their personal schemas to manipulate the new material as they learn. ||
 * Describes/Scaffolds how learner will demonstrate learning |||| Learners will interact with the environment to test their personal problem solving skills to achieve the outcome they want. || Learners will manipulate the environment to test their personal problem solving skills to achieve the outcome they want. ||
 * Describes/Scaffolds how learner will “apply” learning |||| Learner will interact with the environment and reflect on actions taken and whether those actions provided a successful result. || Learner will act out and manipulate the tasks and learn if those actions produced positive results in the other actors. ||
 * Describes/Scaffolds how learners will integrate knowledge into learner’s world |||| Learner will use first person experience to understand the learning process through action and consequence. || Learner will use first person experience to understand the learning process through action and consequence. ||
 * Usability of framework (can you use it) |||| Absolutely || Absolutely ||
 * Assessment (how is learning measured) |||| Learning is measured by if and how the individual produced a positive result. || Learning is measured by how positive the participant feels the interaction was and the correlation between personal actions and the reactions of those in the immediate environment. ||