The Book

Playing to Learn: Video Games in the Classroom is one of first practical resources that helps teachers integrate the study of video games into the classroom.

The 256 page book features over 100 video game activity ideas appropriate for Grades 4 to 12. Virtually every subject area is addressed, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, history, geography, health & physical education, drama, music, visual arts, computers, and business.

The book is augmented with several discussion articles contributed by scholars, journalists, and bloggers who routinely write about video games.

Also included are dozens of activity modification and extension ideas, Web links, data tables, and photos.

Downloads

• the complete table of contents, including a brief summary of each activity
• a few sample pages from the book

About the Author

David Hutchison, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, Brock University (Ontario, Canada) where he teaches courses in educational foundations (history and philosophy of education) and social studies.

David is a regular contributor to academic and video game publications and conferences. His most recent video game-related articles include:

• Hutchison, David. (2007). Why Grand Theft Auto Should Be Taught in Schools?: An Interview With David Hutchison (Part One and Two). HenryJenkins.org. October 22.
• Hutchison, David. (2007). Q&A: David Hutchison on Playing to Learn. GameSpot.com. November 9.
• Hutchison, David. (2007). Playing to learn. GameInformer Magazine. September issue.
• Hutchison, David. (2007). Video Games and the Pedagogy of Place. The Social Studies. v. 98.1. January/February. (Not available online.)
• Hutchison, David. (2006). Educational Game Development: Partnering with K-12 Schools. SeriousGamesSource.com. September 14.
• Dillon, Beth A. (2006). Toronto Indie Games Conference to Hold Educator Session. Gamasutra.com. August 16. (News release)
• Hutchison, David. (2006). A Battlefield Analysis of Call of Duty 2's Beltot, France Capture the Flag Map. TeamXbox.com. March 13.
• Hutchison, David. (2006). Presenting the Most Popular Xbox 360 Game Ever. TeamXbox.com. March 13.

In addition to Playing to Learn, David is the author of two books in the fields of environmental education and the philosophy of place. Both are published by Teachers College Press. Growing Up Green: Education for Ecological Renewal was published in 1998. A Natural History of Place in Education was released in 2004.