Designing Futures With Games: Game-Framed Mathematics and Science as a Pathway to Multimedia Technology Careers

游戏框架数学与科学（G-FMS）计划支持Eugenio María de Hostos社区学院现有的数字媒体课程，重新构想数学和科学的基本概念如何吸引数字学习者。目前的补习和大学水平的数学和科学课程正在重新设计，通过在游戏设计中构建主题，为以编程为中心的课程提供基础，并为学生提供从事游戏设计和互动媒体职业的技能。一个由数学、物理、自然科学、设计和教育领域的教授组成的合作小组，根据这种游戏框架教学法重新设计课程，产生了数学、生物、环境科学和物理等六门新课程。更广泛的影响包括在一所面向中学生的夏季运动会学院实施G-FMS课程，并通过为对这种教学方法感兴趣的大学和中学教育工作者举办专业发展研讨会。评估目标是提高COMPASS数学分班考试的分数，增加学生对STEM课程的参与，增加学生对编程概念的参与，创造从高中到游戏设计和STEM课程的途径，并为学生提供游戏设计研究机会。评估计划利用调查、访谈和学生反思的工具。传播是通过教师研讨会、专门的网站、在各种游戏教育会议上的演讲和同行评审的出版物来完成的。

The Game-Framed Mathematics & Science (G-FMS) initiative supports existing digital media curricula at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College by reimagining how fundamental concepts in mathematics and science can be engaging to digital learners. Current remedial and college level mathematics and science curricula are being redesigned by framing the subjects within game design, providing a foundation for programming-centric courses and providing the skills for students to pursue careers in game design as well as interactive media. A collaborative group of professors from mathematics, physics, the natural sciences, design, and education are part of the team redesigning courses based on this game-framed pedagogy resulting in six new courses in mathematics, biology, environmental science, and physics.Broader impacts include an implementation of the G-FMS curricula in a Summer Games Institute for secondary school students and through professional development workshops for college and secondary school educators interested in mirroring this pedagogical approach. Assessment goals are to improve scores on the COMPASS Mathematics placement exam, to increase student engagement in STEM courses, to increase student engagement with programming concepts, to create pathways from high schools to game design and STEM programs, and to provide student game design research opportunities. The evaluation plan utilizes surveys, interviews, and tools for student reflection. Dissemination is accomplished through faculty workshops, a dedicated website, presentations at a variety of game education conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.