Beyond the technology: University of Lincoln – using games to engage students
Author: mark.lennon@jisc.ac.uk
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This week, we are joined by Dr Chris Headleand who is director of teaching and learning for the school of computer science at the University of Lincoln.
In this podcast we hear from members sharing their journeys to realising Education 4.0.
We chat with Chris about the power of games to engage with and teach students, looking into the digital skills and soft skills that games can help to develop.
We also talk to Chris about his pirate-themed tour game of the University of Lincoln, which is allowing prospective students to experience the campus digitally.
Show notes
Check out the Lincoln Island game discussed in the episode.
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Dr Chris Headleand, director of teaching and learning for the school of computer science, University of Lincoln
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