The Use of Classroom Games in Management Science and Operations Research

Griffin, Paul R.

doi:10.1287/ited.8.1.1

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“…Gamification in learning should not be confused with the use of classroom games (Griffin, 2007). Game-based learning refers to the use of games to support teaching (Perrotta et al, 2013).…”

Section: Gamification Game-based Learning and Serious Gamesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Teaching operations research to undergraduate management students: The role of gamification

Dias

2017

The International Journal of Management Education

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Gamification has been successfully applied in some educational environments, however there is a lack of studies considering gamification applied to Management university courses. In this paper, the experience of applying gamification in an OperationsResearch/Management Science course taught to undergraduate management students will be described. The use of challenges, points, personalized feedback, badges and leaderboards was considered to implement the most important game mechanics and related dynamics. It was possible to observe an increase of students' participation in classes, an increase in the percentage of approved students and a better assessment of the course made by the students.Some recommendations on how to implement an Operations Research course for management students are also given.

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“…Gamification in learning should not be confused with the use of classroom games (Griffin, 2007). Game-based learning refers to the use of games to support teaching (Perrotta et al, 2013).…”

Section: Gamification Game-based Learning and Serious Gamesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Teaching operations research to undergraduate management students: The role of gamification

Dias

2017

The International Journal of Management Education

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“…These games are particularly useful in illustrating complex ideas that are not easily taught through traditional lectures (Griffin 2007). Because the EnergyState game can be used to teach IP, we only focus here on games that address IP.…”

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Teaching Integer Programming Starting From an Energy Supply Game

Beliën

Colpaert

Boeck

et al. 2013

INFORMS Transactions on Education

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T his paper presents an integer programming (IP) model for solving an online energy supply game. Instead of a traditional approach in which students are given a problem statement and asked to develop an IP model, both the problem and data are hidden in the game. The energy supply game can be used to illustrate many mathematical programming concepts including blending constraints, multiobjective programming, and the branch-and-bound method. In addition to developing IP modeling skills, students become familiar with the properties of several energy supply systems. The results of two experiments and the related evaluation questionnaires indicate that the game component motivates students more to build IP models as compared to classic approaches.

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“…In this teaching note, we create a simple simulation game that can effectively highlight the essence and issues of the RA for students (Lojo 2016). Classroom games such as the famous Beer Game have been recognized as a simple yet effective way of illustrating complex ideas not easily taught through traditional lectures (Griffin 2007). Similarly, computer simulation games such as the Littlefield Technologies are also widely used for teaching a variety of operations management concepts (Miyaoka 2005, Lojo 2016.…”

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Game—Introduction to Reverse Auctions: The BucknellAuto Game

Chen

Bailey

2018

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Abstract.A reverse auction is a common way of executing supply chain sourcing. This article presents a spreadsheet-based game, the BucknellAuto game, that simulates the bidding process in a reverse auction. Students play the seller role and vie for the buyer's demand request by bidding against the automated competitors. The BucknellAuto game allows students to experientially learn not only the competitive bidding process of the reverse auction but also the implications of the auction parameters on the bidding competitiveness. The BucknellAuto game serves as a pedagogical tool for efficiently and effectively introducing the reverse auction to undergraduate students in a fun and interactive way.

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The Use of Classroom Games in Management Science and Operations Research

Cited by 21 publications

References 3 publications

Teaching operations research to undergraduate management students: The role of gamification

Teaching operations research to undergraduate management students: The role of gamification

Teaching Integer Programming Starting From an Energy Supply Game

Game—Introduction to Reverse Auctions: The BucknellAuto Game

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